Personal Cars and China
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Personal Cars and China

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  1. 281 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Personal Cars and China

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About this book

This collaborative study between the NRC and the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) addresses the problems facing China in the next twenty years as it attempts to provide personal transport desired by millions of Chinese, while preserving the environment and the livability of its cities. According to Song Jian, president of the CAE, the decision has already been taken to produce a moderate cost family car in China, which will greatly increase the number of vehicles on the roads. This study explores the issues confronting the country, including health issues, the challenge to urban areas, particularly the growing number of megacities, environmental protection, infrastructure requirements, and technological options for Chinese vehicles. It draws on the experience of the United States and other countries and review model approaches to urban transportation and land use planning. Recommendations and policy choices for China are described in detail.

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Information

Publisher
National Academies Press
Year
2003
eBook ISBN
9780309505604
Edition
0
Topic
Business
Index
Business

Table of contents

  1. Front Matter
  2. Preface
  3. Acknowledgments
  4. Contents
  5. LIST OF FIGURES, TABLES, AND BOXES
  6. ACRONYMS AND ABBREVATIONS
  7. Executive Summary
  8. 1 Introduction
  9. 2 Motorization from a Global Perspective
  10. 3 Structure and Capability of China’s Automotive Industry
  11. 4 Present and Future Automotive Technologies
  12. 5 Energy and Fuels
  13. 6 Societal Effects of Potential Motorization Pathways
  14. 7 Environment and Health
  15. 8 The Role of Government
  16. 9 Findings and Recommendations
  17. Appendix A The Development of Personal Use Vehicles for China in the 21st Century
  18. Appendix B Case Study: Shanghai, China