[sustran] Nissan and city of Yokohama partner to reduce CO2

[Eric Britton]

Comment: It strikes me that they are taking a rather easy path in this.
There is a lot more to CO2/transport reduction than the short list that
follows here. Pity that we don't have a way of bringing more ideas into this
one. Eric Britton

 

 

 

Nissan and city of Yokohama partner to reduce CO2

Tokyo, Japan - The Renault Nissan Alliance and the city of Yokohama have
announced a partnership to study sustainable mobility solutions for
Yokohama. Under the Environment Model City pilot, Yokohama aims to achieve
significant CO2 reductions by experimenting with a range of methodologies
across key sectors, including transportation, housing and renewable energy
development.

Nissan will introduce an all-electric vehicle in Yokohama by 2010, making
the city one of the first in the world to offer the vehicle.

The scope of the partnership includes measures to promote eco-driving, a
study of route navigation systems to alleviate traffic congestion, and
measures to promote the mass acceptance of electric vehicles, such as
customer incentives and the development of a vehicle charging
infrastructure. Nissan has been piloting its Intelligent Transport Systems
in Yokohama since September 2006, combining telematics and vehicle
navigation systems. The University of Tokyo is also participating to monitor
and evaluate the program's progress.

"Through our Environment Model City pilot, we hope to define an innovative
vision that leads to CO2 reduction, sustainability and improved quality of
life for our citizens," said Yokohama mayor Hiroshi Nakada. "We look forward
to a mutually beneficial partnership with Nissan."

Source:
http://www.canadiandriver.com/thenews/2008/11/05/nissan-announces-zero-emiss
ion-partnership-in-yokohama.htm

 

 

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