| ID | 094216 |
| Title Proper | Eco-driving |
| Other Title Information | an overlooked climate change initiative |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Barkenbus, Jack N |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The actions individuals can take to mitigate climate change are, in the aggregate, significant. Mobilizing individuals to respond personally to climate change, therefore, must be a complementary approach to a nation's climate change strategy. One action item overlooked in the United States has been changing driver behavior or style such that eco-driving becomes the norm rather than the exception. Evidence to date indicates that eco-driving can reduce fuel consumption by 10%, on average and over time, thereby reducing CO2 emissions from driving by an equivalent percentage. A sophisticated, multi-dimensional campaign, going well beyond what has been attempted thus far, will be required to achieve such savings on a large scale, however, involving education (especially involving the |
| `In' analytical Note | Energy Policy Vol. 38, No. 2; Feb 2010: p762-769 |
| Journal Source | Energy Policy Vol. 38, No. 2; Feb 2010: p762-769 |
| Key Words | Climate Change ; Transportation ; Mitigation |