about 30 percent of waste energy in transportation system stems from bad driving habits. Select appropriate gear, low use of brakes and closing windows are some factors which affect on fuel consumption and relevant emission.

Thanks Abolfazi. Do you have a recommended citation for that 30% value?

Dear Rebecca,

Please see the reports:

Connected, Automated, Zero-Emission Cars Are Essential for Improving Livable, Sustainable Communities

http://www.globaltelematics.com/cats/Niles%20on%20Sustainabiity%20for%20ITS%20World%20Congress,%202014.pdf

Autonomous Vehicle Technology - A Guide for Policymakers by James M. Anderson, Nidhi Kalra, Karlyn D. Stanley, Paul Sorensen,  Constantine Samaras, Oluwatobi A. Oluwatola

http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/research_reports/RR400/RR443-1/RAND_RR443-1.pdf

Regards,

Vanessa