Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows.
Energy and environmental impacts of shared autonomous vehicles under different pricing strategies
Analysis of shared autonomous vehicles (SAVs) by a land-use and transportation integrative approach shows that there is a nonlinear relationship between SAV fares and their energy and environmental effects and appropriate fare can play an integral part in promoting sustainable development.
Urban wastewater treatment efficiency improvement needs public–private partnerships
A research team of scholars' from Southwestern University of Finance and Economics and Beijing Normal University verified the potential benefits of public-private partnerships in improving the efficiency of urban wastewater treatment.
De-paving paradise, one parking space at a time
Finding space for urban greening is as difficult as it is urgent. However, one area where we have been very generous with space in cities is car parking. This study shows that if we can use car parking space more efficiently, we can free up large areas for urban nature.
