Sex/Unsexy, Practical/Impractical: Ground Transport Has Silly Nonsense & Boring Reality

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Tue, 04 Oct 2022 18:15:42 +0000

Quadrant chart of sexy vs practicality by authorAll of us, most of the time, wander around on the surface of the Earth. A small percentage travel across rivers, lakes and oceans in boats of various kinds regularly. A smaller percentage than that get above the ground into the skies. And, of course, the tiniest rounding error on a gnat’s hairy thorax get above the atmosphere. So let’s talk about moving around on the ground in this next edition of sexy/unsexy, practical/impractical.

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Vermont’s New ‘Replace Your Ride’ Funds Cleaner Transportation Options

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2022 19:30:21 +0000

Through the FY2022 and FY2023 Transportation bills, funding was approved for a new incentive program, “Replace Your Ride,” to encourage owners of older, higher polluting vehicles to switch to cleaner transportation options.

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Trains, E-Bikes, & Blimps — Bill McKibben Envisions Slower, Cleaner Transportation

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2022 18:30:57 +0000

Bill McKibben is a hero of the fight to preserve the Earth as a place where humans can live sustainably. We have his photograph prominently displayed on the wall of our executive suite at CleanTechnica headquarters alongside our other heroes like James Hansen and Michael Mann. Among his many contributions to the cause is writing […]

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Electric Vehicle Good, E-Bike Better, Cargo E-Bike Even Better

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2022 18:30:29 +0000

e-bike CERO One cargo bikeThe CERO One is a solid cargo e-bike that makes every ride feel like fun, whether it’s for business or pleasure.

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Innovative Analysis Tool Opens Path To Better Mobility For All

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2022 03:00:40 +0000

Mobility Energy Productivity Tool Is Helping Decision-Makers Visualize Equity Gaps in Transportation and Find Solutions How long does it take you to get to work or school? The answer varies widely for many Americans, depending on factors like where they live and whether they own a car. Even in densely populated cities like New York, […]

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New Aventon Level.2 is Almost 2 Good 2 Be True!

Credit to Author: Danielle Garland| Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2022 13:00:32 +0000

The Level.2 is almost too good to be true. It’s a cush commuter I put to the test on the hills of San Francisco. It’s the easy, breezy city bike you’ve been looking for, but has enough oompf for a little off-roading and trails, and oh boy, does it GO.

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IKEA 3-Hour Delivery Service Using Electric Vans

Credit to Author: Jesper Berggreen| Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:30:31 +0000

For years IKEA has been promoting sustainability in energy and production. The company states its own goals as follows: Designing all IKEA products with new circular principles, with the goal to only use renewable and recycled materials in our products by 2030. Offering services that make it easier for people to bring home, care for […]

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