Some of the benefits are well-known, such as the lack of Vehicle Excise Duty and exemption from the London congestion charge, but it's becoming easier to charge up a Nissan LEAF on the move with more public charging points opening all the time.

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The Electric Networked-Vehicle was engineered to "alleviate concerns surrounding traffic congestion, parking availability, air quality and affordability for tomorrow's cities, " and they're also fully capable of transforming this place we call Earth into a next-generation Epcot.

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Each year, the average motor vehicle commuter wastes a full day plus 10 hours due to congestion on the highways.

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Paul, Minnesota installed an early signal preemption system, it reduced emergency vehicle crashes by more than 50%, despite population-fueled congestion in the years following the system's installation.

FORBES: Greening the Traffic Lights

Paul, Minn. installed an early signal preemption system, it reduced emergency vehicle crashes by more than 50%, despite population-fueled congestion in the years following the system's installation.

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Those who argue that road pricing is unfair because it discriminates against the poor ignore the fact that people too poor to own a vehicle, together with the young and the very old, suffer the ill-effects of congestion without the benefits of personal mobility.

ECONOMIST: Jam today, road pricing tomorrow

Not only are they faced with rising gas prices and traffic congestion, but would-be car owners must now participate in a lottery to even purchase their dream vehicle.

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