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Walking

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Most sustainable form of transportation, with zero emissions and significant health benefits for the individual.

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

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Use hydrogen as a fuel to create electricity on board the vehicle, with water vapor as the only byproduct, offering long-range and fast refueling.

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Cargo Bikes

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Robust bicycles designed to carry heavy loads, acting as a sustainable alternative for urban freight delivery with zero emissions.

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Carpooling

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Sharing a car journey with others, which reduces the number of vehicles on the road, lowering congestion and emissions.

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Public Buses

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Can offer cleaner transportation when powered by electricity or alternative fuels, and reduce traffic by accommodating multiple passengers.

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LNG-Fueled Ships

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Ships powered by Liquefied Natural Gas, which emits less CO2, NOx, and SOx pollutants compared to traditional marine fuels.

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Electric Ferries

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Watercrafts powered by electricity, often from renewable sources, which can reduce emissions and noise pollution in maritime transport.

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Bike-Sharing Programs

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Publicly available bikes that can be rented short-term, promoting cycling as a transport option and reducing the need for personal vehicle ownership.

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Maglev Trains

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Utilize magnetic levitation to eliminate rolling resistance, significantly reducing energy consumption and allowing for higher speeds.

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Hybrid Cars

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Combine a combustion engine with an electric motor to reduce fuel consumption and emissions compared to conventional vehicles.

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Telecommuting

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Working from remote locations, such as home, to avoid the need for travel entirely, which can significantly reduce transportation emissions.

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Autonomous Vehicles

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Vehicles equipped with self-driving technology that could optimize routing and travel efficiency, potentially leading to decreased emissions.

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Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Aircraft

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Aircraft that can take off and land vertically, often electric-powered; offers potential to reduce road traffic and emissions in urban areas.

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Electric Vehicles (EVs)

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Use electric motors powered by batteries, offering a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions if electricity is sourced from renewables.

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Solar-Powered Vehicles

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Use photovoltaic cells to convert sunlight into electricity to power electric motors, promoting energy independence and zero emissions during operation.

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Electric Scooters and Skateboards

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Battery-powered personal transportation devices, often used for last-mile travel, reducing reliance on cars for short distances.

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Bicycles

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Human-powered mode of transportation with practically no carbon emissions during use and promotes a healthy lifestyle.

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Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

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Advanced applications that provide innovative services relating to traffic management and enable users to be better informed and make safer, more coordinated use of transport networks.

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Domestic Flights

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Short-distance air travel which can potentially be replaced by electric aviation or more sustainable ground transport options to reduce emissions.

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High-Speed Rail

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Electric trains operating at high speeds, offering capacity and speed advantages over cars and airplanes with lower emissions per passenger-kilometer.

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