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General Motors' Fleet Plans for the Future

This past week, General Motors (GM) announced plans to introduce two more electrics vehicles within 18 months to their fleet of cars powered by batteries or fuel cells. This move is part of GM's greater goal of having an emissions free fleet. GM executives predict that the automobile industry is moving towards a standard where cars are emissions free with no traffic accidents and no highway congestion. "The future will be profitable," said Mark Reuss, GM's Chief of Global Produce Development. Full article courtesy of the Boston Globe (written by Bill Vlasic of the New York Times).


Massachusetts' Residents are Frustrated with Public Transportation Options; Willing to Pay for Better Transit

In a report issued by MassMoves, a effort by Massachusetts' legislators to better connect with their constituents, voters expressed an interest in expanded rail and bus services and furthermore, they indicated a willingness to pay for improved transit. State legislators sent the survey to 715 voters and 80% said that Massachusetts' transportation system "was not in good shape". Full article courtesy of the Boston Globe (written by Matt Murphy of the State House News Service).


The Future of Mobility in Cities

Written by a group of international NGOs concerned about the future of transportation and sustainable development, this guide calls for developments in technology, operations and service business models to be ones that support livable, sustainable and prosperous cities. Some of these principles include working together with various stakeholders, prioritizing people over vehicles, shared land use for all modes of transportation (driving, biking, walking, transit) and promoting the growth of electric vehicles with an aim towards zero emissions and renewable energy. Full article.