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🤷♂️ We know that 90% of Parisians backed a move to kick out escooters from the city centre, and those who used them didn't really vote. How could users have been convinced otherwise? It's tricky to show how useful shared travel can be, until it's gone. We're not valuing what's at our fingertips. Yesterday, I posted about which alternatives that can get people to give up their cars. Movability is holding an open workshop on the 30th of May to give input to the Green Party of Norway (MDG) on how to legislate around new mobility. This picture below is from an ad campaign by Kolumbus AS, a PTA in Norway, to show the cost of owning a car. It was admirable in, but many people in their area don’t find transit a convenient enough option to change to it, also with painful car-reducing regulations. How do we make the bitter pill of car-reducing regulations more easy to swallow? We have to tell stories of how easy and attractive choices like car-sharing, carpooling and bike-sharing can improve people's lives. But which stories should we tell and how? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! Also, if you want to join the Green Party Norway workshop on new mobility policy we have on the 30th with Ingrid Liland and Lan Marie Nguyen Berg, find a link to the event in the comments!

Poles have earned a reputation as speedy drivers in Europe, according to my Swiss colleague. Thank you, Man! I proudly display Polish registration plates on my car. Geert Hofstede discovered an inexplicable yet intriguing correlation between the Uncertainty Avoidance score of each country and the maximum speed limits on national highways. It's puzzling because higher Uncertainty Avoidance is associated with higher speed limits, which seems counterintuitive. In Poland, with a 140 km/h limit, we also boast one of the highest Uncertainty Avoidance score (93 of 100). It appears that Poles are drivers, confidently speeding with eyes closed to fear. However, I approached this from a reverse perspective. Maybe, in countries with more risk-takers, governments impose speed limits to maintain discipline among speeders? Finally, I stumbled upon Germany with its Uncertainty Avoidance score of 65. "Do you know the difference between the universe and a German highway?" asked my Berlin niece. "The universe still has a speed limit." P.S. Country comparison tool to support your curiosity (https://lnkd.in/d27Yx4Ks) #culturaldifferences #drivingexperience #germany #poland

Lessons to be learned from our friends in Norway. "...it all comes down to the lack of EV-oriented education and lackluster charging infrastructure." Ask us about how PxT is working with our dedicated partners to fortify our infrastructure here in the US. #thefutureiselectric #evinfrastructure #ev Here's Why Norway Hasn't Had Trouble With Winter EV Charging (insideevs.com)

Every year I go on 1-3 longer trips by EV. Last year by far the best one was this one below: Yes it took along time to cross the border to Russia and the lack of EV chargers after Skt. Petersburg meant we took the train the rest of the way to Moscow and from there to Samara by overnight train. Amazing ferry ride from Stockholm to Helsinki, thru the beautiful Stockholm Archipelago. Super efficient and modern highspeed train between Skt. Petersburg and Moscow - Much faster and newer trains than most places in the rest of Europe. It took just under 3h30min for the trip of 800km...why can´t we go from Hamburg to Paris in less than 9h? Charging wise Sweden is loaded with chargers, so is Finland, though Tesla dont offer support in Russia, so we drove with a black screen from the Finnish border to Moscow. #EV #Tesla #Charging #Europa #Russia #trains #EnergyTransition

【Doctor Yellow: this Unique High Speed Train in Japan doesn't Carry Passengers】 The Doctor Yellow is a remarkable high-speed test train used on both the Tokaido Shinkansen and San’yō Shinkansen lines in Japan. Operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), it serves a vital diagnostic function to monitor track conditions and overhead wires. Here are some interesting details about Doctor Yellow: 1) Purpose: Doctor Yellow’s primary role is to assess the health of the rail network. Equipped with specialized instruments, it examines the track and overhead wire conditions, ensuring the safety and efficiency of the high-speed rail service. 2) Distinctive Appearance: The nickname “Doctor Yellow” stems from its bright yellow color. Some variants have a blue or green waistline stripe. Interestingly, the original yellow-blue color scheme was inspired by reversing the colors used on narrow-gauge track-recording cars1. Similar to Passenger Trains: In terms of build and appearance, Doctor Yellow closely resembles regular passenger-carrying Shinkansen trains. It performs line inspections at full speed, reaching up to 270 km/h (168 mph) on the Tokaido Shinkansen. 3) Good Luck Charm: Since the train’s schedule is not publicly disclosed, spotting Doctor Yellow in action is considered a stroke of luck. Many believe that witnessing it brings good fortune. Next time you’re in Japan, keep an eye out for this iconic yellow speedster! 🚄🌟 Video: WorldwideRailfan YouTube

Road Pricing: Where Do We Go From Here? Road pricing (tolls, vehicle miles traveled fees, congestion pricing); sources of funding for roads; international practice. Chance or Challenge: Erosion of tax based road financing in Europe; the way forward paved by GNSS truck tolls; RUC for EVs announced by Switzerland and the EU; mobility pricing projects (urban charging). GNSS-Based Tolling: State of the Art and Beyond: Open Road Tolling in Austria Since 2004, Germany since 2005, New York State, Effective Enforcement of road tolling, Satellite-Based Tolling in Europe, European Electronic Toll Service for Interoperability, Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) in Singapore, Indonesia and USA. By Cesar Queiroz, Ansgar Kauf, and Norbert Schindler. https://lnkd.in/gKS9kuuK

This is what 185 miles per hour looks like going from Lyon, France to Paris. Yes, 185 miles per hour, already calculated from 297 kilometers per hour which it showed on the screen in my train car. #highspeedtrains #europe

👩💻 In this video, we provide a guided tour of our ValueLOG device. The ValueLOG is the next-generation, low-cost, high-performance data logging device for CAN FD and LIN networks. The ValueLOG includes Ethernet (DoIP), 4x channels of CAN FD (Including SW CAN) and LIN in one tool. All channels run simultaneously and are time-stamped within the hardware. Applications: 🔸Standalone data logger 🔸Standalone ECU or vehicle simulator 🔸In-vehicle data acquisition system 🔸Captive test fleet data collection 🔸Fleet management 🔸Vehicle interface with J2534 and RP1210 🤔 To learn more about the ValueLog, Visit https://lnkd.in/gw3VS2ZB 📽 https://lnkd.in/gSHG3hxV #IntrepidControl #ValueLOG #DataLogging #CAN #CANFD #LIN #Ethernet #DoIP #ECUsimulator #FleetTesting #FleetManagement #J2534 #RP1210 #GuidedTour #VehicleSpy

【Doctor Yellow: this Unique High Speed Train in Japan doesn't Carry Passengers】 The Doctor Yellow is a remarkable high-speed test train used on both the Tokaido Shinkansen and San’yō Shinkansen lines in Japan. Operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), it serves a vital diagnostic function to monitor track conditions and overhead wires. Here are some interesting details about Doctor Yellow: 1) Purpose: Doctor Yellow’s primary role is to assess the health of the rail network. Equipped with specialized instruments, it examines the track and overhead wire conditions, ensuring the safety and efficiency of the high-speed rail service. 2) Distinctive Appearance: The nickname “Doctor Yellow” stems from its bright yellow color. Some variants have a blue or green waistline stripe. Interestingly, the original yellow-blue color scheme was inspired by reversing the colors used on narrow-gauge track-recording cars1. Similar to Passenger Trains: In terms of build and appearance, Doctor Yellow closely resembles regular passenger-carrying Shinkansen trains. It performs line inspections at full speed, reaching up to 270 km/h (168 mph) on the Tokaido Shinkansen. 3) Good Luck Charm: Since the train’s schedule is not publicly disclosed, spotting Doctor Yellow in action is considered a stroke of luck. Many believe that witnessing it brings good fortune. Next time you’re in Japan, keep an eye out for this iconic yellow speedster! 🚄🌟 Video: WorldwideRailfan YouTube