Transportation efficiency 2013
How can CO2 emissions from the world's transportation be reduced?
The IPCC estimates that transportation will account for 19 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions in 2030. This contest seeks proposals on how emissions from transportation can be reduced, with a focus on increased transportation efficiency. See more...
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Proposals
Move only what matters.
Brief Summary
The goal is to filter polluted air from factories& roadways. Plants would be in enclosures filtering air (see photo).
Driverless vehicles eliminate congestion, accidents, and food deserts by enabling neighbor-helping-neighbor vehicle and parking sharing.
The USA will benefit greatly from high-speed rail network linking its major urban areas. The time for the investment is now.
A transportation system aims to push the 10^3 to 10^4 mpg efficiency envelope, and promises the creation of an entire new industry.
Offering big business the opportunity to generate even more profit from climate change cleanup could mean business.