Sentences with phrase «carbon efficient transport»

I am apparently not alone in thinking that this study is more about justifying the use of drones than it is for really developing a rational, carbon efficient transport and delivery system.

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Rail should be at the core of an efficient, affordable, low - carbon transport system that is fit for the future — but increasing fares will make it increasingly the preserve of the rich, driving inequalities deeper into our already - troubled society.

Due to their exceptional properties, carbon nanotubes are expected to enhance the performance of current solar cells through efficient charge transport inside the device.

There are a number of transport emissions reduction policy measures that Congress could pursue, but the one that will have the most immediate impact is the one that will demand more from those modes of transportation that are currently the most fuel and carbon efficient — like passenger rail.

While diesels are the workhorses of the transport sector and relatively energy efficient (as compared to gasoline vehicles or jet aircrafts), their combined contribution to transportation - related climate warming greenhouse gases and other short - lived climate pollutants, particularly black carbon, is significant.

The priority research areas are: renewables and energy storage; consumer participation through smart grids and appliances; efficiency to make buildings energy neutral; and sustainable, more efficient and lower carbon transport.

When developing low ‐ carbon transport systems, behavioural change and infrastructure investments are often as important as developing more efficient vehicle technologies and using lower ‐ carbon fuels.