Connected Cars & AI Solve Many Highway Traffic Congestion Issues
An experiment this week near Nashville demonstrated that connected cars and AI can help reduce traffic snarls on highways.
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Importance of Accelerating EV Adoption To Reduce CO2 Emissions, Using Kenya As An Example
It’s clear to see that by increasing the penetration of electric vehicles every year, EV adoption will displace a significant amount of CO2 in Kenya. Kenya’s grid is already powered by a generation mix that is 93% renewable, thanks to significant contributions from geothermal, hydropower, wind, and some utility-scale solar plants. And since 39% of CO2 emissions in Kenya are from the transport sector, the transition to electromobility is the best route to reducing these emissions.
US Northeast Revs Up Clean Transportation Planning
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states are working to clean up and modernize the region’s transportation system, supported by groups like the Our Transportation Future coalition, which includes NRDC.
How Drones Could Become The Future of Ambulance Fleets Globally
One important role drones could play would be to act as ambulances bypassing traffic jams where injured people can linger and eventually pass away stuck bumper to bumper.
Congestion: Shoppers Trapped In Traffic For 4 Hours Trying To Leave Mall
Traffic congestion is something I dislike — well, who doesn’t? Bad air from gas car fumes and time lost in clogged and congested traffic have huge societal costs. They come from poor urban planning and an over-reliance on the automobile (an inherently inefficient mode of transport in densely populated places — i.e., cities).
Sitting In Traffic Jams, We Breathe In Much Higher Levels Of Air Pollution
One becomes unaccustomed to the toxic experience of visiting gas stations when driving an all-electric vehicle. Once one stops frequenting such smelly places, there is a sensory shock on returning. Unfortunately, I had to gas up an ICE car this week. From the gas station to I-95, I potentially shortened my … [continued]
Autonomous Cars Likely To Increase Congestion
Congestion is a serious issue in developed countries, but autonomous cars are likely to be as much a part of the problem as part of the solution. Consider these US numbers from a study published in late 2015: The top 30 bottlenecks are each responsible for more than one million … [continued]
US DOT Launches Traffic Jam 2013 — Highway Concert Series
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is now getting into the music business — it has launched a 2013 concert series called Traffic Jam 2013. The concert series will actually take place along the highway in various locations infamous for their traffic. I guess the conclusion was: if you … [continued]
Stanford Study to Try Cold Cash and Social Game to Relieve Rush Hour Traffic
Cash prizes for getting to campus late or leaving early? Even Stanford University’s hard-working employees and students may be tempted to take part in a new study. Most drivers with a university parking permit can now enroll in Capri (Congestion and Parking Relief Incentives), a program that seeks to reduce rush-hour traffic … [continued]
