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Airport - The Motors - Music Video

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The Motors' hit single "Airport" took the music world by storm in 1978, reaching #4 on the UK charts and solidifying the band's place in rock history. Written by the talented Andy McMaster, the song captured the hearts of fans worldwide, reaching the top 10 in Sweden and Ireland, and making its mark in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. The infectious energy of "Airport" still resonates today, as it continues to be featured in stories and documentaries about airports and aircraft. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics make it a timeless classic that has stood the test of time. With its unforgettable chorus and unforgettable melod...... Read Full article on HadNews

The Future of Transportation: Predicted 80% Decrease in Car Ownership by 2030 - Video

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Watch the video by The Ultimate Discovery Video Transcript Predicts that private car ownership in the United States will decline by a staggering 80% by 2030 this means that instead of the 247 million cars we have on the roads today there may be only 44 million cars in the future Clark also envisions a shift towards more affordable and sustainable Transportation options He suggests that using electric ride sharing services will become much cheaper than buying a new car in 2021 estimating the cost to be 4 to 10 times less expensive families could save up to $5,600 per year by embracing these Services instead of owning a tradi...... Read Full article on HadNews

E-bike incentives are a costly way to cut carbon emissions, but they also promote health, equity and cleaner air

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E-bikes have captured widespread attention across the U.S., and for good reason. They are the most energy-efficient way to move from place to place, providing exercise in the process, and offer enough assistance while pedaling uphill or into headwinds to make them usable for many types of riders. Greenhouse gas emissions from e-bikes are much lower than those from either gasoline-powered or electric cars. Some cities and states are encouraging the use of e-bikes by providing purchase incentives, often drawing on public funds dedicated to curbing climate change. Currently, over 100 cities and states have or plan to launch e-bike incen...... Read Full article on HadNews

The Greening of Transportation - IEEE Spectrum

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According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, approximately 15 percent of net anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions come from the transportation sector. To meet global climate targets, we must devise ways to get people and goods from point A to point B without burning fossil fuels. In this month’s special report on the greening of transportation, we examine a moonshot idea for powering electric vehicles, the biggest change in aviation since the jet engine, and cargo ships with a battle-tested mode of generation.Internal combustion engines (ICEs) in cars and vans accounted for almost half of all carbon dioxide emissions attrib...... Read Full article on HadNews