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Impacts of Connected and Automated Vehicles on Travel Demand and Emissions in California

To Adopt Rooftop Solar or Not Along With Electric Vehicles? Exploring the Factors Influencing Co-adoption Decisions Among Electric Vehicle Owners in California

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Reducing Motor Vehicle GHG Emissions via Land-Use and Transport Integration: Realistic Expectations and Essential Strategies

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