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Goodyear shows two concept tires targeting autonomous and shared vehicles; smart tires

12 March 2017

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company showcased several new and emerging technologies in its latest concept tires at the Geneva International Motor Show. In the evolving mobility ecosystem, defined by the transition to driverless vehicles and shared mobility in urban centers, Goodyear aims to revolutionize the interaction between tires, vehicles... Read more →

Posted on 12 March 2017 in Autonomous driving, Car Sharing, Connected vehicles, TEF, Tires | | Comments (0)

NRC report concludes US LDVs could cut oil consumption and GHGs by 80% by 2050; reliance on plug-ins, biofuels and hydrogen; strong policies mandatory

18 March 2013

Projected rates of fuel consumption improvement under different scenarios relative to past experience and the 2016 and 2025 CAFE standards. Source: NRC. Click to enlarge. Light-duty vehicles (LDVs) in the US may be able to reduce petroleum use by 50% by 2030, and by 80% by 2050; and reduce greenhouse... Read more →

Posted on 18 March 2013 in Batteries, Electric (Battery), Emissions, Engines, Forecasts, Fuel Cells, Fuel Efficiency, Fuels, Hybrids, Hydrogen, Policy, TEF | | Comments (26)

DOE TEF project finds US can eliminate petroleum and reduce GHG by more than 80% in transportation by 2050; less use, more biofuels, expansion of electricity and hydrogen

15 March 2013

TEF project points to deep cuts in petroleum and emissions in the transportation sector by focusing on modes, fuels, and demand. Source: DOE. Click to enlarge. The US Department of Energy (DOE) released findings from a new project—Transportation Energy Futures (TEF)—that concludes the United States has the potential to eliminate... Read more →

Posted on 15 March 2013 in Batteries, Biomass, Electric (Battery), Emissions, Engines, Forecasts, Fuel Cells, Fuels, Heavy-duty, Hybrids, Hydrogen, Infrastructure, Plug-ins, Policy, TEF, Urban mobility | | Comments (18)