How the future of commuting could cut emissions & travel time

“One tool that cities can use to encourage the use of EVs is the creation of low- or zero-emissions zones,” while other steps include a push to electrify fleet and government vehicles.

A new McKinsey & Co. report shows why autonomous vehicles and ride-sharing are kind of a wild card when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions — and have the potential to help provide climate benefits if planners take the right steps.

Why it matters: Uber and other companies are already changing the way people move around in cities, while AVs are poised to shake things up even further as the tech takes hold. But right now traffic is still getting worse for all kinds of reasons.

(Many thanks to Geoff B. for sharing)