Restructuring Transportation
¥Cities emphasizing underground rail,
light rail, and bus rapid transit would save energy while making walking and
cycling safer
¥Intercity rail, including high-speed
systems, can sharply reduce air and car travel
¥Electrified transport systems curb
oil dependence and reap big efficiency gains by moving to more localized
energy sources and replacing inefficient internal combustion engines with
electric motors
¥Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles
running primarily on emissions-free electricity would allow low-carbon commuting;
drivers could charge up with wind power at a cost equivalent of less than $1 per gallon of
gasoline
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