Researchers at UC Berkeley, UC Riverside, and
UC Davis are pleased to announce an upcoming
research workshop in the area of eco-driving.
The purpose of this workshop is to bring together
experts in the fields of transportation, energy,
policy, and programming from both the public and
private sectors to critically evaluate the
behavioral, technical, and policy issues
associated with eco-driving. With the growing
awareness of climate change and global policies
calling for greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions, it is
essential for a diverse panel of experts to
evaluate eco-driving’s role in reducing GHG
emissions from the transportation sector.

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Some of the questions we’ll be addressing:

• What are the specific short- and long-term
impacts of eco-driving on combating
climate change.
• What are the major behavioral, technical,
and policy issues connected to eco-
driving.
• How can we overcome these issues.
• What eco-driving research is out there,
and what else needs to be done.
WHAT IS ECO-DRIVING.
Eco-driving consists of changing driving behavior to
maximize the fuel economy of existing cars and
trucks while minimizing carbon emissions. It is a
modified way of driving that is best suited for modern
engine technology, taking into account various driving
conditions. Eco-driving research and programs can
take on many forms, ranging from providing basic
advice such as anticipating changes in traffic,
smoother acceleration and braking, and proper
vehicle maintenance, all the way to receiving real-
time information on how to drive in current traffic
conditions, or what route to take. Eco-driving offers
numerous benefits, including GHG emissions
reductions, fuel cost savings, as well as greater
safety and comfort.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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ORGANIZERS: As part of the University of California Multi-campus Research Program Initiative (MRPI), this workshop has been organized by UC Berkeley’s ITS and TSRC, UC Riverside’s CE-CERT, and UC Davis ITS