Kathleen Contreras Keywords sustainable transport clean fuels and vehicles fuel economy low emission urban development active transportation electric mobility Read more about Kathleen Contreras Kathleen Dematera Contreras leads the Sustainable Transport initiatives of Clean Air Asia. Her work focuses on the areas of clean fuels and vehicles, fuel economy, low emission urban development, active transportation, electric mobility, and green freight and logistics. Kathleen establishes strategic partners in various countries across the region, ranging from government agencies, development practitioners, private sector representatives, and academic and research institutions to enhance country-focused initiatives to align with global strategies.
Urban Transport Forum for Livable Cities 2019 Read more about Urban Transport Forum for Livable Cities 2019 In developing countries of Asia and the Pacific, cities have very different levels of development and often lack core infrastructure and systems for efficient mobility or lack access, connectivity and inclusivity. The perspectives of right solutions vary between countries, but there still is a heavy bias towards simpler “engineered” solutions being developed.
Electric Vehicles as Disruption for Sustainable Impact Read more about Electric Vehicles as Disruption for Sustainable Impact The need to find more sustainable options to power demand for personal mobility is greater than ever, and the automotive industry is currently undergoing a big transformation. In this presentation, Mr. Atsushi Najima discussed how electrified mobility can help tackle the continuing challenges of air quality and noise pollution. He also elaborated on the Nissan Intelligent Mobility as a reflection the company's approach in designing and building vehicles, providing the vision to meet the changing demand of customers.
Electric Mobility: Status, Success Stories, and Prospects Read more about Electric Mobility: Status, Success Stories, and Prospects A multi-government policy forum launched in 2010 with International Energy Agency as the coordinator, the Electric Vehicles Initiative is dedicated to accelerating the introduction and adoption of electric vehicles worldwide. Strong policy support is crucial for the uptake of electric vehicles on a global scale.