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Electric Cars May Rule the World’s Roads by 2040

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  Electric vehicles will one day push gas- or diesel-powered ones to the curb—but how soon? Sooner than you might think, according to researchers at the International Monetary Fund and Georgetown University: Based on how quickly horses and buggies disappeared in the early 1900s, the researchers argue, more than 90 per cent of all passenger vehicles in the U.S., Canada, Europe and other rich countries could be electric by 2040. Along with a spate of recent commitments to electric vehicles by governments and car companies, the study offers hope about the prospects for weaning the transportation sector off carbon. Of more than  one billion registered vehicles  on the road today, only two million are electric (with one million of those in China). But if EVs catch on as fast as the researchers project, it could reduce oil use by 21 million barrels a day and cut CO2 emissions 3.2 billion tons a year — equivalent to 60 percent of total U.S. emissions today. Other studies project...

Thailand: A Country Of Old-World Charm And Modern Convenience

t is easy to see why Thailand is one of the places that every backpacker should include in their travel bucket list. Not only does the country offer a unique and colorful heritage, its vibrant nightlife, vast shopping complexes and awe-inspiring architectural designs make the perfect blend of old world charm and modern convenience. Old World Charm Royal Barges Museum. Visiting the country is never complete without visiting the Royal Barges Museum. Barges play an important role in the country's communication to the outside world as well as being the major mode of transportation even for the royal family. The Royal Barges are made by carving huge pieces of teak wood and gilded with gold. There are eight barges in the museum and each boat has its own name and history behind it. Grand Palace. Perhaps the most famous landmark in the country, the Grand Palace has served as the official residence of the Thai King for close to 150 years. The Palace is composed of several buildings includin...

Cruising the Ocean in Pattaya

 Thailand is known for many things but nothing is more beautiful than their oceans. Tourists are peppered all over Pattaya and Phuket's beaches. Thailand's sunlight, warm oceans, cheap food and accommodations make for a great vacation. Cruising the oceans can be done very easily. You can either rent a boat for yourself and fish, relax, cruise or you can join with other tourists for a cheaper time. Other ocean activities in Phuket include sailing and snorkeling. But there have been jellyfish attacks on tourists snorkeling around in Thailand so be careful how you are dressed and where you go. Just be sure that wherever you are, that there are plenty of others around so that you are not faced with any issues. To rent the new models of products, brought to you by the local merchants, you should take an insider who is capable of helping you and speaking to them in their native Thai language. This is because no matter how much you try, they will rip you off by double because it is qu...