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

[Todd Edelman, Green Idea Factory]

Hi Brendan,

I am not surprised.

The sad thing is that UNEP is probably going to given them an award if 
they meet their goals for Co2 reduction. I don't think that does us any 
favours.

- T

Brendan Finn wrote:
> Todd, Eric,
>  
> You are surprised that the auto manufacturers focus on 'solutions' 
> that don't reduce the number of cars?
>  
> With best wishes,
>  
>  
> Brendan. 
> _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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>  
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> Subject: [sustran] Re: Nissan and city of Yokohama partner to reduce CO2
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > Will they listen to our ideas? From their press release:
> >
> > "Nissan firmly believes the solution to sustainable mobility can be
> > achieved with electric vehicles. We look forward to working with the
> > city of Yokohama to make electric vehicles a sensible, attractive and
> > eco-friendly choice for customers," said Carlos Tavares, executive vice
> > president of Nissan.
> > <http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2008/_STORY/081105-02-e.html>
> >
> > They do not want New Mobility, they simply want to perpetuate the
> > private urban car system. It is obvious to us that the problem with Old
> > Mobility is not just about Co2 (but I am sure if they repeat this over
> > and over most consumers will be convinced that it is.) And just to make
> > sure you get a clearer picture of their (e)mission, please see a few of
> > their other press releases from the last week:
> >
> > Nissan launches new X-Trail in China
> > <http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2008/_STORY/081103-01-e.html>
> >
> > Nissan Releases New KIX Mini SUV
> > <http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2008/_STORY/081030-01-e.html>
> >
> > All-New 2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe Readies For Debut
> > <http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2008/_STORY/081029-04-e.html>
> >
> > If Nissan wants to use their experience, knowledge and capital to only
> > make something which is actually new and sustainable, I will be the
> > first to send them a C.V.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > T
>
> >
> > Eric Britton wrote:
> >> 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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