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McKinsey Quarterly

The Future of Mobility

Mobility is one of the hottest sectors, with start-ups and traditional OEMs constantly developing new technologies and transportation options. The influx of innovative solutions has yet to solve the problem of congested roads, however, and almost every country is feeling the effects.

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McKinsey claims that up to 16% of trips globally are completed by micromobility modes.  Private cars are still used in 45% of trips globally, which is significant and highly emitting.  The report provides useful insights on developments and projections for the next decade, when emission reductions from the transport sector need to be significant.  The report contains Interesting insights on global policies to reduce private car ownership and usage.

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Jeon Jae-wook

공유킥보드 사고 치명률, 자전거보다 낮아

[이데일리 전재욱 기자] 마이크로모빌리티와 지속가능한 교통수단을 연구하는 국제 비영리 기관 ‘MRP(Micromobility Research Partnership)’ 협회가 해외 공유킥보드 운행사고 관련 데이터를 17일 공개했다.

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Kim Bong-gu

"공유킥보드 사고 사망·중상자, 자전거보다 적어"

마이크로모빌리티 관련 국제 비영리기관 ‘MRP(Micromobility Research Partnership) 협회’는 지난 17일 해외 공유킥보드 운행사고 관련 데이터를 공개하고 “개인형 이동수단 가운데 킥보드가 자전거나 오토바이보다 사망자·중상률 등의 수치가 가장 낮았다”고 강조했다.

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Carlton Reid

Why Are Slow Rental E-Scooters Speed-Regulated In Cities But Fast Motor Cars Are Not?

Rental e-scooter companies spend a lot of money convincing lawmakers that this new kid on the transport block is benign, trustworthy, and safe. Speed is out, yet there’s no such self-imposed restriction from automakers.

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Carlton Reid

Unlike At COP26 There’s No Transport Day At COP27—Why This Matters

COP26 in Glasgow featured a transport day. This major in electric vehicles with active transport and public transit squeezed into one of the climate summit’s official declarations at the last moment. However, COP27 in Egypt doesn’t have a dedicated day for transport. Instead, sustainable transportation is just one of the items to be discussed during the event’s “Solutions Day” on 17 November.

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