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Reimagining the urban form: What Austin’s community mobility hub means for cities

January 29, 2019

ByGreg RucksandBen Holland
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollution, cut obesity and enhance respiratory health, consider transportation services.
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5 steps to an urban transportation revolution

March 17, 2015

ByJonathan WalkerandGreg Rucks
Focus on five key transportation areas could save the nation $1 trillion, 2 billion barrels of gasoline and 1 gigaton of carbon emissions — per year.
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Efficiency and performance meet in BMW’s electric i3

June 30, 2014

ByGreg Rucks

Holistic design and advanced lightweight materials set this carbon-fiber sedan apart from the pack. It's also fun to drive.

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How smart parking solutions can transform cities

October 30, 2013

ByGreg RucksandLaurie Guevara-Stone

Fewer emissions and crafting urban centers to be more people-centric are just some of the benefits.

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With BMW's i3, the carmaker shifts the EV market with composites

September 9, 2013

ByGreg Rucks

BMW's aggressive shift to lightweighting for its new electric i3 has led to a four-passenger car that can drive 100 miles on a single charge.

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Smart parking: A launchpad for intelligent transportation

March 21, 2013

ByGreg Rucks

There are 4.5 parking spaces for every vehicle, but it's still hard to find spots. What technology will change that?

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How big data drives intelligent transportation

August 16, 2012

ByGreg RucksandAlisha Kuzma

Intelligent transportation requires a system that is instrumented, interconnected, and intelligent.

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3 Disruptive Lessons Automakers Should Learn for Greater Efficiency

February 13, 2012

ByGreg Rucks

Recent advances in materials design -- partly inspired by the evolution of the human body -- make possible passenger vehicles that get 240 miles per gallon. Here are three steps that the industry can take for a smoother transition to the low-carbon economy.