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Technological Transformation
Solar charging your car is possible, researchers say. Here's how
Researchers have looked into the extent to which electric car owners are able to charge their vehicles with power from their own photovoltaics system.
Automotive Industry
Here's everything you don't know about electric vehicles
The first electric car was developed in the early 1900s in Iowa and since then, the technology has improved to allow EVs to complete around 250 miles per charge.
Cities and Urbanization
More cycling infrastructure is the cure to London's congestion - not the cause of it
Research suggests that the most effective solution would be to invest in cycling infrastructure, to reduce car usage and therefore the amount of congestion in London.
Cities and Urbanization
4 cities making commuting more accessible
These forward-thinking places are putting public transport options in place to make it easy for people to get in, out and around urban centres.
Mobility
The innovation that could speed up the rollout of electric vehicles
Pole-mounted chargers could help meet the infrastructure gap that needs to be close to boost the sale of electric vehicles in the United States and beyond.
Mobility
Which trends are driving the autonomous vehicles industry?
We outline the latest trends to consider when developing mobility policies for the autonomous vehicles industry as it works towards post-pandemic recovery.
Air Pollution
6 things you should know about air pollution and your health
On International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, we're taking a close-up look at the air we breathe and its impact on our health.
Automotive Industry
Leaded petrol officially eliminated in 'milestone' for global health
Leaded petrol has been eliminated after the world's last remaining stocks were used up last month, the U.N.'s Environment Programme (UNEP) has said.
Supply Chain and Transport
How to decarbonize heavy-duty transport and make it affordable
Heavy-duty trucks are responsible for 25% of global road emissions. The industry needs to decarbonize but many barriers remain – here's how it can be done.
Automotive Industry
Nearly half of all prospective new car buyers are thinking of going electric
The pandemic has changed how people feel about the environment, resulting in a rise in car buyers considering electric vehicles, according to an EY report.
Mobility
Are electric cars all that green? Yes, this chart shows you how
A common misconception is that electric vehicles aren't cleaner than normal engines, once you consider the battery, but the ICCT says this isn't true.
Automotive Industry
Robots can help Japan solve its 'last-mile’ crisis in logistics. Here's how
As deliveries rise because of the pandemic, accelerating the use of robots could allow Japan to ease pressing problems, including an aging population.
Automotive Industry
Why the future for cars is connected
The market for connected cars is predicted to soar in the next decade. This will bring benefits to road users, to the environment, and to the car industry
European Union
5 steps the EU can take to create a circular economy for cars
The European Green Deal is a chance for car manufacturers to make their processes more circular, write the Forum's Maya Ben Dror and SYSTEMIQ's Tilmann Vahle.
Automotive Industry
4 reasons why electric cars haven’t taken off yet
What’s stopping us from buying electric cars? It’s not just battery life - there’s a host of other issues we need to solve to usher in the green transport revolution.
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