This issue contains 19 papers on the subject of energy and global climate change. Specific topics discussed include the following: economic and environmental optimization of vehicle fleets; driver response to energy information feedback; California's low-carbon fuel standard; feebates and fuel economy standards; energy use for transport in 27 European Union countries through 2030; comparison of diesel and hybrid models in the United States in 2010; plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles; lithium ion batteries; natural gas as vehicle fuel; smart materials for energy harvesting from pavements; subscription service for electric vehicles; location of charging stations for electric vehicles; greenhouse gas emissions; climate action plans and long-range transportation plans; mass transit to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in Japan; and inventory of carbon dioxide emissions in Beijing. (Author/publisher)
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