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General Discussion Area / Reduce oil use
« on: 23 March 2022, 18:25:23 »
The International energy authority have suggested 10 points for reducing our use of oil.
IEA's 10-point plan to combat rising oil prices
Reduce speed limits on highways by at least 10 km/h (6mph)
Work from home up to three days a week where possible
Car-free Sundays in cities
Make use of public transport cheaper and incentivise micromobility, walking and cycling
Alternate private car access to roads in large cities
Increase car sharing and adopt practices to reduce fuel use
Promote efficient driving for freight trucks and delivery of goods
Using high-speed and night trains instead of planes where possible
Avoid business air travel where alternative options exist
Reinforce the adoption of electric and more efficient vehicles
Some interesting suggestions. 6 mph for cars might be workable. Delivery companies wouldn’t be pleased. Likewise efficient driving for freight trucks and delivery of goods. Are there any gains left to be made.?
Overall it is a good idea if there is something like 8% less available then cutting use by 8 % would help. Where is turn room thermostat down by a degree? Maybe they are all already on zero!
Do you think they will be adopted?
IEA's 10-point plan to combat rising oil prices
Reduce speed limits on highways by at least 10 km/h (6mph)
Work from home up to three days a week where possible
Car-free Sundays in cities
Make use of public transport cheaper and incentivise micromobility, walking and cycling
Alternate private car access to roads in large cities
Increase car sharing and adopt practices to reduce fuel use
Promote efficient driving for freight trucks and delivery of goods
Using high-speed and night trains instead of planes where possible
Avoid business air travel where alternative options exist
Reinforce the adoption of electric and more efficient vehicles
Some interesting suggestions. 6 mph for cars might be workable. Delivery companies wouldn’t be pleased. Likewise efficient driving for freight trucks and delivery of goods. Are there any gains left to be made.?
Overall it is a good idea if there is something like 8% less available then cutting use by 8 % would help. Where is turn room thermostat down by a degree? Maybe they are all already on zero!
Do you think they will be adopted?