Sentences with phrase «more efficient transportation»

Tetra Pak, and many of the companies that use them, are certainly quick to claim a variety of green credentials for the packaging — namely, that it is recyclable, comes from Forest Stewardship Council (FCS) approved materials, cuts carbon footprints by allowing juice (and other foods) to be stored for longer without refrigeration, and is shaped in a way that allows for closer packing and therefore more efficient transportation.

Putting this data on Open NY is one of many approaches to spur the use of alternative vehicles, as New York advances development of a cleaner, more efficient transportation system.

«This creates a quicker and more efficient transportation alternative to the current options that make a stop in Vancouver before heading out on their way to Prince George», says Pacific Coastal Airlines Director of Sales and Marketing Kevin Boothroyd.

These kinds of exchanges are a vital element to understanding how to prevent gridlock and create a safer, more reliable, and more efficient transportation network in the years ahead.»

«We want safer streets, more efficient transportation, vibrant neighborhoods, and for working people to stop struggling to make ends meet.

More efficient transportation in a city in general means more efficient Uber service delivery, happier customers and better usage rates.

We're wholeheartedly committed to the moonshot of opening the skies to faster, more efficient transportation of goods, and we look forward to having updates to share in the coming weeks,» the spokesperson told us.

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The corporate rate cut would give U.S. transportation companies of all sizes more money to upgrade their fleets with fuel - efficient vehicles.

If the next decade of human space transportation is about private companies finding and developing cheaper and more efficient ways into Earth orbit, the decade following will be all about space agencies learning how to operate farther and farther from home, with an eventual eye to orbiting and eventually landing humans on Mars in the mid-2030s (per NASA's timeline).

This last, vital link in CN's transportation chain provides more efficient and consistent connections between the Eastern, Western, and Southern regions of our network.

Rail transport, especially electrified rail, is much more efficient, and less damaging to the environment, than transportation by car or truck.

Logistics and operations managers are constantly looking for new ways to make savings, from more efficient practices, to streamlined transportation, to better internal structures.

State Senator and Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart - Cousins said, «This is a smart undertaking that will not only make our transportation infrastructure more efficient but also safer and create more jobs.

Representatives from FreshDirect were invited to the EPA NEDC 2015 Partner's Meeting to accept the award and engage with industry and government leaders in discussions about ways to achieve cleaner, more sustainable, and efficient transportation throughout the Northeast.

«To the extent that you can make things more efficient and use those efficiencies to invest in the capital program for the state's transportation infrastructure, that's a good thing,» said Mike Elmendorf, president and CEO of Associated General Contractors, a trade group that includes road builders.

For example, I have voted to improve fuel efficiency standards for vehicles, to provide communities with funding to expand public transportation, to provide tax credits to expand the use of wind and solar technologies, as well as expanding access to grants and tax credits for homeowners to weatherize their homes and purchase more fuel efficient vehicles.

Among the holy grails of physics, a room temperature superconductor, Dias said, could radically change our transportation system, making magnetic levitation of high - speed trains possible, as well as making electric cars more efficient and improving the performance of many electronic devices.

This comprehensive assessment provides new inspiration and understanding of design principles that may lead to more efficient synthetic approaches for advanced, lightweight structural materials for transportation, buildings, batteries, and energy conversion.

It will help us make parts that are stronger, lighter and function better for more energy - efficient transportation and energy production applications such as cars and wind turbines.»

People argue against it by saying, «Hey, you know the carbon footprint of flying food thousands of miles is ridiculous so we should grow [things] locally» but the counter argument is, but if you can grow so much wheat sufficiently in Kansas even including the transportation for thousands of miles it's still more efficient in terms of resources.

Engineer Daniel Sperling, of the University of California, Davis, joins the roster of Blue Planet laureates for research on the impact of transportation on the environment and pioneering studies leading toward more efficient and environmentally friendly transportation systems.

For the transportation industry, the ability to modify manufacturing processes to create high - performance materials could aid in the development of more fuel - efficient engines or engine parts that can withstand heat better to have longer lifespans.

Engineers at Oregon State University are studying a new approach to organize and route truck transportation that could save millions of dollars, improve the quality of life for thousands of truck drivers and make freight transportation far more efficient.

This edition focuses on PNNL's scientific and technological contributions for cleaner, more efficient and sustainable transportation.

The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) leads U.S. researchers and other partners in making transportation cleaner and more efficient through solutions that put electric drive vehicles on the road and replace oil with clean domestic fuels.

Around the 1940s, courier transportation was more available than ever and the industry powered forward in a more efficient, straightforward manner, meaning that people were able to send goods even more effortlessly and to even more places than before with the availability of aircraft.

«Everybody has been tightening their belts,» by cutting back on energy, making transportation more efficient, and even going to a four - day week in hundreds of districts.

Develops designs for more economically efficient transportation programs and policies as it relates to FASTLANE grants, to generate national or regional economic benefits and an increase in the global economic competitiveness of the United States.

Conducts policy research on road pricing, congestion management, and other strategies for making more efficient use of transportation infrastructure, and encourages modal administrations to adopt these strategies.

Promote sustainable growth and operation of railways and intermodal centers, which contribute to more efficient and effective national freight transportation systems;

The Office of the Chief Economist examines transportation policy issues from an economic perspective, conducts analyses of the economic effects of transportation policies, and designs more economically efficient policies.

Our overall mission is to transform transportation and make our transportation system safer, more efficient, competitive and sustainable.

Therefore, in order to assist the transportation industries and their service agents in their efforts to be economically efficient and more environmentally «green,» we are seeking public comment to extend the mandatory use date to January 1, 2011.

The bold initiatives they proposed demonstrated that the future of transportation is not just about using technology to make our systems safer and more efficient — it's about using these advanced tools to make life better for all people, especially those living in underserved communities.

«These funds will go a long way to make transportation easier, more convenient, and more efficient for travelers in New England, with convenient access to Bradley International Airport and enhanced rail service to Boston,» said Federal Transit Administrator Peter Rogoff.

To align its menu of trucks and people movers with rising interest in smaller, more fuel efficient transportation, GMC has broomed the hoary Envoy in favor of a fraternal twin to Chevy's Equinox called Terrain.

The ACEEE's annual recognition of Honda's fuel - efficient vehicles further validates our commitment to create a cleaner, more energy - efficient and sustainable transportation future.

It's smaller, more affordable and possibly more fuel efficient than a loaded minivan, providing the basic necessities of transportation to folks who need added seating capacity.

Nowadays, there are tons of creative transportation solutions that are more efficient and budget friendly.

The company also believes that 5G will be the foundation for creating more internet - connected devices, making cities smarter, energy grids more efficient, and transportation safer.

These are also essential in ensuring the more efficient absorption of certain vitamins that are largely dependent on the presence of fat molecules for transportation.

«Together, we're working to provide even more customers with an efficient and effective transportation solution in a variety of situations — improving transit options for millions of their customers across the country.»

Unless you drive an electric car, reside in a city with efficient public transportation, or live in walking distance of your workplace, friends, extended family, and grocery store, the odds are... read more»

We need to incentives more efficient means of transportation.

Now is the time to look into technologically superior and proven alternatives that are significantly more efficient and could meet transportation demands for the near and far future.

We've also made historic investments in high - speed rail and mass transit, because part of making our transportation sector cleaner and more efficient involves offering all Americans, whether they are urban, suburban, or rural, the choice to be mobile without having to get in a car and pay for gas.

Notwithstanding the step forward in the technology behind this car's energy source, what we need in this world of shrinking resources is more energy, and service efficient public transportation.

by Deborah McNamara on September 23, 2014 0 alternative transportation civic engagement easy ecochallenge ideas EcoChallenge how to be more energy efficient how to reduce environmental impact how to take action simple action ideas

No, really the priority should be on developing $ 2,500 fuel efficient cars... And showing through our example, a new way of life, with less cars, more bikes, great public transportation, people walking for exercise, car sharing, etc..

It makes bicycles and efficient transportation much more affordable and accessible.»