Overview
Explore the future of green transportation in this Stanford seminar led by Richard Dasher, director of the US-Asia Technology Management Center. Delve into the potential for Asia to lead the way in sustainable transport innovations, covering topics such as new materials, alternative fuels, energy storage for vehicles, and smart grid technologies. Gain insights into recent developments from Asia in automobile and aircraft design, intelligent transportation systems, and mobile mesh networks. Examine the challenges of energy consumption and CO2 emissions in the transportation sector, and learn about various green technologies being implemented across Asian countries, including electric vehicles, high-speed rail systems, and bicycle infrastructure. Analyze the concept of "greenwashing" and understand the true impact of green initiatives. Discover why Asia is a region to watch for advancements in transportation safety and efficiency, from helmet use to school bus design.
Syllabus
Introduction
Welcome
Agenda
Announcements
Series History
Credit Requirements
Attendance Survey
Greening of Transportation
Energy Consumption
CO2 Emissions
Green Technologies
Transportation Sector
Greenwashing
Green vs Not Green
Reducing Energy Use
Asia
Bicycles
Electric buggies
Malaysia
Japan
Chinese HighSpeed Rail
Taiwan HighSpeed Rail
Japan HighSpeed Rail
China HighSpeed Rail
Japanese Shinkansen
Electric Vehicles
Toyota RAV4
Reasons to watch Asia
Safety
Helmets
Bike helmets
School buses
Highspeed rail
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