Ive divided the solution-options into three
categories:
- Technology Solutions
- Design Solutions
- Systems Solutions
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Each of these categories includes a different set of
options. Todays emphasis is mainly on technology solutions. But
its doubtful that technology alone can solve the total problem. And energy demand
and emissions are only part of it. In many of the worlds cities, the whole idea of
private cars as a transportation system is on the verge of breaking down.
Technology Solutions include:
- Battery-electric cars
- Hybrid-electric cars
- Fuel cell vehicles
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We normally dont think in terms
of actual "design" - vehicle theme and personality - as having an impact on
energy use. But it in so far as it affects peoples attitudes and choices, it actually
does. So Ill talk a little about new vehicle types and lifestyle appeals that could
help reduce energy demand.
And theres the idea of a systems approach to
personal mobility. So Ill talk about the idea of re-framing our concept of
public transportation in terms of a doorstep-to-destination system - Station Cars and
Personal Rapid Transit systems.