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Revolutionary changes in transportation, from electric vehicles to ride sharing, could slow global warming – if they’re done right, IPCC says

  • Written by Alan Jenn, Assistant Professional Researcher in Transportation, University of California, Davis
imageElectric vehicle sales are growing quickly.Michael Fousert/Unsplash

Around the world, revolutionary changes are under way in transportation. More electric vehicles are on the road, people are taking advantage of sharing mobility services such as Uber and Lyft, and the rise in telework during the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the way people think...

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