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Transportation in a climate-constrained world
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EngineeringClimate PolicyTransport SectorTransportation PolicyTransportation EmissionsLogisticsTransportation Systems AnalysisTransportation EngineeringAircraft TechnologyClimate ChangeEnergy-efficient TransportationClean TransportationUrban TransportationTransportation GeographySustainable TransportRoad TransportationTravel DemandZero-emissions TransportationEnergy PolicyBusinessTransport EconomicsClimate-constrained World
This book discusses the impact of transportation on climate change, and presents some measures that could be taken to mitigate the impact. The introduction mentions that all major transportation modes are covered. The chapter headings are as follows: 1. Introduction - From Local Impacts to Global Change; 2. The Global Demand for Passenger Travel; 3. Greenhouse Gas Emission Implications of Travel Demand; 4. Road Vehicle Technology; 5. Aircraft Technology; 6. Alternative Transportation Fuels; 7. Policy Measures for Greenhouse Gas Mitigation; and 8. Future Prospects and Policy Choices.