Transport economics

Motus Report Predicts Highway Travel Will Increase 1.3% This Summer

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Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Energy, Oil, Gas, Transport, Other Transport, Travel, Transportation, Other Travel, Automotive, General Automotive, Energy economics, Transport economics, Energy, Articles, Car costs, Gasoline and diesel usage and pricing, Pricing

As such, U.S. highway travel is anticipated to increase 1.3% this summer.

Key Points: 
  • As such, U.S. highway travel is anticipated to increase 1.3% this summer.
  • The report also reveals information behind fuel price trends, including how costs are impacted by geopolitical tensions.
  • For instance, fuel prices typically rise over the second quarter and level off in the summer months of the third quarter.
  • Additional findings in the 2019 Summer Fuel Outlook Report include:
    Over the past three years, on average, 24.5% of overall driving costs have gone to fuel.

NEB releases a new report exploring Canada's gasoline supply chain

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Pricing, Energy economics, Transport economics, Articles, Energy, Gasoline and diesel usage and pricing, Gasoline

The report titled Where does Canada's gasoline come from?

Key Points: 
  • The report titled Where does Canada's gasoline come from?
  • This report is part of a portfolio of publications on energy supply, demand and infrastructure that the NEB publishes regularly as part of its ongoing market monitoring.
  • "Gasoline production in Canada is driven by local markets and a complex supply chain system.
  • Our report gives insight into factors that cause gas prices fluctuations while explaining gasoline supply and demand dynamics in Canada."

IGU Releases 2019 Wholesale Gas Price Survey

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Monday, May 13, 2019
Fuel gas, Energy, Energy economics, Pricing, International Gas Union, Natural gas, Transport economics, Articles, Gasoline and diesel usage and pricing

BARCELONA, Spain and AMSTERDAM, May 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Gas Union (IGU) today released its 2019 Wholesale Gas Price Survey at Flame 2019.

Key Points: 
  • BARCELONA, Spain and AMSTERDAM, May 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Gas Union (IGU) today released its 2019 Wholesale Gas Price Survey at Flame 2019.
  • Key findings of this year's survey include:
    The share of gas on gas competition rose by half a percentage point between the 2017 and 2018 surveys to 47%.
  • It is also concluded that there is more gas price convergence amongst countries (1) with market related pricing, (2) which are connected with the global gas market through gas imports, (3) with oil-indexed gas prices, and (4) within Europe.
  • The Wholesale Gas Price Report is a vital reference for the natural gas industry around the world.

IGU Releases 2019 Wholesale Gas Price Survey

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 13, 2019
Fuel gas, Energy, Energy economics, Pricing, International Gas Union, Natural gas, Transport economics, Articles, Gasoline and diesel usage and pricing

BARCELONA, Spain and AMSTERDAM, May 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Gas Union (IGU) today released its 2019 Wholesale Gas Price Survey at Flame 2019.

Key Points: 
  • BARCELONA, Spain and AMSTERDAM, May 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Gas Union (IGU) today released its 2019 Wholesale Gas Price Survey at Flame 2019.
  • Key findings of this year's survey include:
    The share of gas on gas competition rose by half a percentage point between the 2017 and 2018 surveys to 47%.
  • It is also concluded that there is more gas price convergence amongst countries (1) with market related pricing, (2) which are connected with the global gas market through gas imports, (3) with oil-indexed gas prices, and (4) within Europe.
  • The Wholesale Gas Price Report is a vital reference for the natural gas industry around the world.

Top Certified Pre-Owned Deals for April 2019 According to Autotrader

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Friday, April 12, 2019
Automotive industry, Transport economics, Cars, Certified Pre-Owned, CPO, Used car, BMW, Acura

Looking to get the most bang for their buck, consumers should look at a certified pre-owned vehicle.

Key Points: 
  • Looking to get the most bang for their buck, consumers should look at a certified pre-owned vehicle.
  • The editors at Autotrader have rounded up some of the best CPO deals to help shoppers find that perfect certified pre-owned vehicle this month.
  • Acura's certified pre-owned program touts an extra year of comprehensive coverage and powertrain coverage for up to 7 years or 100,000 miles from the original sale date.
  • The best deal is that all certified pre-owned 2015-2017 BMW models are offered with 1.99 percent interest for 24 months to qualified buyers.

Electronic Toll Collection Systems Market 2017-2019 & 2027 - Potential Surge in Demand for Effective Traffic Management at Toll Plaza in Emerging Economies

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Monday, March 18, 2019
Electronic toll collection, Radio-frequency identification, Car costs, Transport economics, Transport, Land transport, Toll, Open road tolling

Further, the identification of violators and their subsequent fine enforcement is also considered under the scope of electronic toll collection systems.

Key Points: 
  • Further, the identification of violators and their subsequent fine enforcement is also considered under the scope of electronic toll collection systems.
  • Thus, the devices and equipment that assist in seamless toll collection via electronically contribute for electronic toll collection systems.
  • Moreover, the long-term economic and safety benefits are also expected to drive the growth of electronic toll collection systems market in the forecast period.
  • As a result, by offerings, the global electronic toll collection systems market is segmented into hardware equipment, and services.

New Report Examines How Cities Can Pilot Road User Charge Systems

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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Transport economics, RUC, Vehicle miles traveled tax, National League of Cities, Transport, Tax, Economy

WASHINGTON, March 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Congressional City Conference in Washington, the National League of Cities (NLC) released a new report, " Fixing Funding by the Mile: A Primer and Analysis of Road User Charge Systems ," to help local leaderspilotroad user charge (RUC) systems.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Congressional City Conference in Washington, the National League of Cities (NLC) released a new report, " Fixing Funding by the Mile: A Primer and Analysis of Road User Charge Systems ," to help local leaderspilotroad user charge (RUC) systems.
  • By piloting new technologies like road user charge systems, local leaders have the opportunity to find ways to sustainably and equitably fund infrastructure."
  • In the report, NLC explores how road user charge (RUC) systems can become a practical funding alternative to keep up with the nation's transportation mobility projects.
  • The report analyzes the technology behind RUC systems, reviews the different pilot programs, and shows the potential advantages and barriers to implementing a RUC program in the U.S.

The global electronic toll collection systems market is expected to grow to US$ 9.1 billion by 2027 from US$ 5.2 billion in 2017

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Electronic toll collection, Car costs, Radio-frequency identification, Transport economics, Transport, Land transport, Toll road, Toll, Open road tolling

NEW YORK, March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The global electronic toll collection systems market is expected to grow to US$ 9.1 billion by 2027 from US$ 5.2 billion in 2017.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The global electronic toll collection systems market is expected to grow to US$ 9.1 billion by 2027 from US$ 5.2 billion in 2017.
  • Further, the identification of violators and their subsequent fine enforcement is also considered under the scope of electronic toll collection systems.
  • Thus, the devices and equipment that assist in seamless toll collection via electronically contribute for electronic toll collection systems.
  • Thus, the electronic toll collection systems market is expected to generate lucrative business opportunities for the players in the coming years.

Gasoline is More Important Than Healthcare for Americans, Choose Free Gas Over Free Cash, New Study Finds

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Economic sectors, Application software, GasBuddy, Energy economics, Primary sector of the economy, Petroleum products, Transport economics, Gasoline and diesel usage and pricing, Gasoline, Expense

The study found that respondents categorized gasoline as a household expenditure that is more important than other major expenses such as healthcare and savings/emergency funds, only behind groceries, housing/rent, and utilities.

Key Points: 
  • The study found that respondents categorized gasoline as a household expenditure that is more important than other major expenses such as healthcare and savings/emergency funds, only behind groceries, housing/rent, and utilities.
  • When given the choice, respondents would rather receive a free fill-up than find $20 cash on the street or getting their dinner bill paid for.
  • "Gas prices are extremely volatile and hard to predict, making it difficult to budget for.
  • GasBuddy's Pay with GasBuddy card gives drivers a discount on virtually every gallon of gas they will ever pump.

Global Automotive Operating Systems Market, Forecast to 2025

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Thursday, February 7, 2019
Automotive industry, Motor vehicles, Transport economics, Vehicle industry, Automotive Industry Action Group, YAPP Automotive Systems

It also assesses the capabilities of key Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers in the automotive operating systems space and their approach to providing infotainment services.It also features key automotive supplier profiles with highlights about their position in terms of automotive operating system solutions, company partners, products, map suppliers, and customers.

Key Points: 
  • It also assesses the capabilities of key Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers in the automotive operating systems space and their approach to providing infotainment services.It also features key automotive supplier profiles with highlights about their position in terms of automotive operating system solutions, company partners, products, map suppliers, and customers.
  • The research lists the potential market opportunities for participants in the global automotive operating systems space and strategic imperatives for market participants.
  • The automotive operating systems market is nascent and is currently in its experimental phase.Connected cars are the primary use cases of automotive operating systems.
  • What is the addressable opportunity for the global automotive operating system market in 2017 and in 2025?