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Motorbikes Scooting Back in Beijing – what are the motorcycle rules?

Posted on September 17, 2011 by

It seems that there are a lot more gasoline powered motorbikes on Beijing’s roads this year with the coming of Beijing’s automobile license plate limits — and I have become quite curious about their legality, as well as about their … Continue reading →

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Transformers taking China

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

The battle of Autobots vs. Decepticons is heating up in Beijing.  As witnessed on cars of every brand and class, Chinese drivers are loving the Transformers decals — and making their allegiances known.  Not a day goes by now that … Continue reading →

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Electric Car in the Beijing Wild — Caught on Camera!

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

Outside of car shows and research labs, I never see electric cars on Beijing’s roads.  Well, that all changed one fateful evening in July (sorry it’s taken time to get this online).  There it was, parked outside Ritan Park along … Continue reading →

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Civilized Chaoyang Traffic Control – Manual style

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

It has been a while since I updated the blog, and I think I’ll start an update with some supergreat news.  In preparation for the October 1 “National Holiday”, Chaoyang District has been under strict inspections and shaping up.
That means … Continue reading →

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Beijing Energy and Environment Roundtable Slides

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

I gave a presentation on policy options for low carbon transportation (energy and vehicles) at the Beijing Energy Network / Beijing Energy and Environment Roundtable last night (June 29, 2011).  Many thanks to all who attended and asked such great … Continue reading →

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