Transportation and telecommunications: the energy implications

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Annu. Rev. Energy; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.eg.04.110179.001011· OSTI ID:5957129

Friedman, K M ^[1]; Obermann, R M

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1. Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC

Telecommunications technology could reduce the energy demand for transportation by substituting telephone conversation for travel and by improving transportation efficiency. Developments in telecommunications are reviewed in terms of their social impact and public acceptance as a substitute for personal contact. Examples of substitution scenarios are outlined and the impact for total transportation energy demand is indicated. The interrelationship of telecommunications and transportation should enter into energy policy planning. Government intervention in the form of incentives could encourage more substitution. This could include deregulation as a way to improve productivity. Careful study of the psychological implications could help to transfer a personal sense of power from private automobile use to telephone use. 45 references.

• OSTI ID: 5957129
• Journal Information: Annu. Rev. Energy; (United States), Journal Name: Annu. Rev. Energy; (United States) Vol. 4; ISSN AREDD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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