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Transportation & Logistics 2030 - Volume 1: How will supply chains evolve in an energy-constrained, low-carbon world? The first volume of our T&L 2030 series entitled "How will supply chains evolve in an energy-constrained, low-carbon world?

Transportation & Logistics 2030 - Volume 1: How will supply chains evolve in an energy-constrained, low-carbon world?

" provides a global perspective on the ramifications of energy scarcity and how it is set to reshape the industry. The report draws upon the results of a RealTime Delphi survey among 48 panellists from 20 countries as well as the insights of PwC specialists from around the world. The survey was conducted by PwC in cooperation with the Supply Chain Management Institute of the European Business School. Energy scarcity, consumer behaviour, transport modes and future supply chains represent discrete aspects of how the future may evolve in T&L, each of which is likely to impact the others. Here are some of the key findings that should inform decision-making in the T&L industry until 2030: New Zealand man creating Aston Martin replica on desktop 3D printer. Evacuated Tube Transport Technologies. Google planning 'robo taxi' fleet. Carsharing. Zipcar is the largest carsharing network in the world, with more than 767,000 members by December 2012.

Carsharing

This article deals with the short-term rental of cars. For the shared use of cars by persons with similar travel needs see Carpool. Carsharing or car sharing (in the UK known as car clubs) is a model of car rental where people rent cars for short periods of time, often by the hour. They are attractive to customers who make only occasional use of a vehicle, as well as others who would like occasional access to a vehicle of a different type than they use day-to-day. The organization renting the cars may be a commercial business or the users may be organized as a company, public agency, cooperative, or ad hoc grouping. As of December 2012[update], there were an estimated 1.7 million car-sharing members in 27 countries, including so-called peer-to-peer services, according to the Transportation Sustainability Research Center at U.C.

Terminology[edit] Description[edit] How it works[edit] Paris Website. San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, Alameda, El Cerrito, Albany, Daly City, CA USA. eGo CarShare. Boosted Boards - Motorized Longboards- World's Lightest Electric Vehicle. Top 10 Electric Scooters. Electric scooters are a fun way to get off your gas.

Top 10 Electric Scooters

They get you around the neighborhood, bridge the gap between home - public transportation - work and save you money by reducing your use of dirty gas. We've put together this top 10 list to help you find the best buy for you. Enjoy! The UrbanScooters.com Marketplace offers comparison shopping on every top quality electric scooter sold online. According to their statistics, here are the top ten most popular stand-up electric scooters for adults! 10) Segway i2: Segway Brand vehicles are engineered to be intuitive to riders of all skill levels, and the i2 is no exception, on top of that it can conquer all types of turns and terrains. 9) Go Motorboard 2000X Transporter: The 2000X is a small, lightweight Electric Scooter with a 19.5 lb. frame; despite its slight size, this Scooter boasts a full one horsepower and still manages to be both light and portable. 8)Razor E300S: This seated Scooter ranks number 8 on our Top 10 list.

Currie Technologies - Hybrid Electric Bikes, Bicycles & Scooters.