More: Transportation
Shared, automated… and electric?
Authors: George Kamiya and Jacob
Teter*
Automated driving and shared mobility could dramatically reshape road
transport over the coming decades, with major implications for vehicle electrification and...
First ever Cities Summit calls for integrated approach to urban infrastructure
While Member States were adopting a resolution on sustainable
infrastructure at the UN Environment Assembly, the Cities Summit reinforced the
importance of local action and the...
Are aviation biofuels ready for take off?
Air travel is booming, with the number of air
passengers set to double over the next twenty years. Aviation demand is
particularly evident in in the...
Seven ways to fix a warming planet
Many people across the world, including schoolchildren, are demanding
bolder action on climate change by governments, businesses and investors. There
are tremendous opportunities here to “think...
The Potential of the North-South Trade Corridor
One of the major historical obstacles for
Russian territorial (or simply geopolitical) expansion over the past several
centuries has been the Caucasus Mountains.
Thence comes Russia’s permanent...
Belarus Rail Sector Reforms Would Boost Competitiveness, Contribution to Economy
Organizational restructuring, tariff  reforms, and strategic use of digital technologies would boost the competitiveness of the Belarusian railway sector, improving rail passenger experience and...
RASAI: The car-sharing tool seeking to breathe life into Pakistan’s congested cities
When Hassam Ud-din started studying in Islamabad in Pakistan, he had a three-hour round-trip commute from his home in Rawalpindi. He hated sitting in...
Air pollution is choking Bangkok, but a solution is in reach
A recent spell of especially soupy air has Bangkok scrambling to disperse dangerous pollutants and protect residents against dire health impacts.
The government has reacted...
Railways could provide much greater benefits for energy and the environment
Rail is among the most energy efficient modes of transport for freight and passengers, yet is often neglected in public debate, according to a...
Rethinking Armenian North-South Road Corridor: Internal and External Factors
In contemporary Eurasian mainland there are three main integration developments: European Union (EU), Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and One Belt, One Road (OBOR). The...