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Comparative Assessment of Zero Emission Electric and Hydrogen Buses in Australia
2022
Author(s): Hensher DA, Wei E, Balbontin C
The pace of direct electrification vs indirect electrification for public transit bus fleets is accelerating internationally. Clear targets have been established by transport policymakers to achieve a zero-emission bus target as early as 2030 in some jurisdictions.
Equity Issues Associated With U.S. Plug-In Electric Vehicle Income Tax Credits
2022
Author(s): Liu H, Dai Z, Rodgers MO, Guensler R
This research evaluated the accessibility of federal- and states-level PEVs Income Tax Credits (ITC) policy in the United States, and identified potential barriers for households with diverse income levels, family types and number of children in participation.
Geofence Planning For Electric Scooters
2022
Author(s): Liazos A, Iliopoulou C, Kepaptsoglou K, Bakogiannis E
E-scooters have emerged in recent years as an innovative and user-friendly transportation mode in urban areas worldwide. These systems offer short-term rental of vehicles with various return locations, thereby providing mobility when public transport or vehicle ownership are not a sufficient option.
The authors analyzed two hydrogen production pathways that could have significant potential in India: green hydrogen produced via water electrolysis powered by solar electricity and “blue” hydrogen produced from natural gas combined with carbon capture and storage. The study assumed the hydrogen is delivered via pipeline.
Going Electric: Environmental and Welfare Impacts of Urban Ground and Air Transport
2022
Author(s): Straubinger A, Verhoef E T, de Groot HLF,
Electric mobility is often seen as an essential part of the solution, as en-route emissions immediately go down. This is especially true in urban environments, where technological solutions for electric transport are already available.
How Does the Suspension of Ride-Sourcing Affect the Transportation System and Environment?
2022
Author(s): Yang H, Zhai G, Yang L, Xie K
The rapid development of ride-sourcing services has raised a lot of debates among government agencies and researchers. On the one hand, supporters claim that ride-sourcing services could offer a more reliable and economical transportation option than traditional taxi services, reducing private vehicle use, car ownership, and vehicle emissions.
In this book reader will discover:- Olds motor works becomes the first car company - The short reign of steam cars - Electric cars short circuit - The rise of detroit's milwaukee junction - Detroit area motorcar companies - Small companies hit the majors for a quick cup of coffee....
Elon Musk: How the Billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla is Shaping our Future
2016
Author(s): Vance A
Elon Musk: How the Billionaire CEO of Spacex and Tesla is Shaping our Future is an important, exciting and intelligent account of the real-life Iron Man.
This concise book has been designed for easy reading and to meet the critical skill requirements of students in the branches of Automobile Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
This book includes all the steps for building safe, effective custom lithium battery packs.