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Reconciling Climate-Friendly Urban Transport and Resident Wellbeing

The Horizons Tracker

Can urban transport in the world’s major cities become more environmentally friendly while ensuring minimal impact on residents? By implementing tailor-made climate policies in transportation without compromising the quality of life in these cities, greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced by 22% within a 15-year timeframe.

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Navigating The Road To Autonomous Transportation

The Horizons Tracker

Reduced energy consumption and fossil fuel dependence due to CAVs eco-driving capacity. Huge car-sharing and demand-responsive public transport potential. Environmental benefits including less CO 2 emissions due to CAVs eco-driving capacity. Decreased noise nuisance – CAVs will have more noiseless engines and drive unobtrusively.

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Finding The Energy To Do More With Less

Lead Change Blog

Immediately I smiled, nodded and found myself transported back in time. And then the RESULTS started coming in: The team had more focus, less stress and more energy. If you are in the midst of an energy sapping challenge and struggling you are not alone. And by the way – why aren’t your people making more sales calls?

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5 Reasons Why Asphalt Paving is a Sustainable Choice for Road Construction

Strategy Driven

Environmentally Friendly Asphalt paving requires less energy to produce and construct than other pavements. Acquiring, transporting, and refining these hydrocarbons generates emissions of greenhouse gases and volatile organic compounds. Compared to concrete, asphalt uses less energy to produce.

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Financial Fears Blight Many Over 60s

The Horizons Tracker

More than half of the survey respondents (52%) face difficulties in accessing and navigating places due to design limitations, inadequate transportation, and insufficient facilities. Enhancing last-mile transportation options and encouraging all towns and cities to become part of the UK’s Network of Age-friendly Communities.

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Digital Twin Simulations Show How Driverless Cars Could Change Our Cities

The Horizons Tracker

The simulations aim to provide insight into things such as emissions, congestion, and public transport. “Through the SHIFT project, we had an opportunity to study their potential impacts on the rest of the transport network in an unprecedented level of detail.” Various scenarios.

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The Benefits Gained From Turning Freight Traffic Electric

The Horizons Tracker

Imagine a future where our power grid relies more on clean energy sources like wind and solar. For instance, if we use renewable energy to provide 30% of the extra electricity needed for electric heavy-duty vehicles, our region could save a massive $1.4 So, going green with our energy could make a big difference.

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