The spread of ride-hailing services and autonomous vehicles will lead to higher energy demand, a study finds. Electric vehicles and a much cleaner grid are the only way to avoid more emissions.
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Research Scientist in the Electricity Markets and Policy Group, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Research Scientist, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Director, Technoeconomic Analysis, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Scientific Engineering Associate, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Research Affiliate, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Senior Scientist, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Graduate Student Researcher, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
