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Walking
Most sustainable form of transportation, with zero emissions and significant health benefits for the individual.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
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.
Cargo Bikes
Robust bicycles designed to carry heavy loads, acting as a sustainable alternative for urban freight delivery with zero emissions.
Carpooling
Sharing a car journey with others, which reduces the number of vehicles on the road, lowering congestion and emissions.
Public Buses
Can offer cleaner transportation when powered by electricity or alternative fuels, and reduce traffic by accommodating multiple passengers.
LNG-Fueled Ships
Ships powered by Liquefied Natural Gas, which emits less CO2, NOx, and SOx pollutants compared to traditional marine fuels.
Electric Ferries
Watercrafts powered by electricity, often from renewable sources, which can reduce emissions and noise pollution in maritime transport.
Bike-Sharing Programs
Publicly available bikes that can be rented short-term, promoting cycling as a transport option and reducing the need for personal vehicle ownership.
Maglev Trains
Utilize magnetic levitation to eliminate rolling resistance, significantly reducing energy consumption and allowing for higher speeds.
Hybrid Cars
Combine a combustion engine with an electric motor to reduce fuel consumption and emissions compared to conventional vehicles.
Telecommuting
Working from remote locations, such as home, to avoid the need for travel entirely, which can significantly reduce transportation emissions.
Autonomous Vehicles
Vehicles equipped with self-driving technology that could optimize routing and travel efficiency, potentially leading to decreased emissions.
Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Aircraft
Aircraft that can take off and land vertically, often electric-powered; offers potential to reduce road traffic and emissions in urban areas.
Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Use electric motors powered by batteries, offering a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions if electricity is sourced from renewables.
Solar-Powered Vehicles
Use photovoltaic cells to convert sunlight into electricity to power electric motors, promoting energy independence and zero emissions during operation.
Electric Scooters and Skateboards
Battery-powered personal transportation devices, often used for last-mile travel, reducing reliance on cars for short distances.
Bicycles
Human-powered mode of transportation with practically no carbon emissions during use and promotes a healthy lifestyle.
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
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.
Domestic Flights
Short-distance air travel which can potentially be replaced by electric aviation or more sustainable ground transport options to reduce emissions.
High-Speed Rail
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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