by admin | Mar 23, 2025 | driving, news, roads, transportation, Travel
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– Gerakan perjalanan warga yang mudik Lebaran tahun 2025 sudah nampak di beberapa lokasi pada jalur toll. Meskipun demikian, saat ini bukan waktu pemberlakukan pembatasan operasional kendaraan pengangkut barang, oleh karena itu harus waspada terhadap lalu lintas truk-truk besar tersebut.
Menurut pengamatan Lifehack My ID dari sejumlah rekaman CCTV, pada Minggu (23/3/2025) pagi dini hari, ada penambahan jumlah kendaraan di berbagai rest area serta pintu masuk tol. Walaupun begitu, arus lalu lintas tetap berjalan dengan baik.
Namun demikian, para pemudik harus lebih waspada serta selalu menghormati aturan lalu lintas. Khususnya ketika menggunakan jalan raya bagian paling kiri.
Pada beberapa bagian dari Tol Trans Jawa, terdapat cukup banyak truk besar yang melintas. Ada pula sebagian truk yang kelihatan berhenti di pinggir jalan.
Ini tentunya penting dicatat, para pemudik harus tetap konsentrasi sepanjang perjalanannya serta tak boleh menggunakannya sebagai jalur memotong atau tempat berhenti jika bukan keadaan darurat.
Jusri Pulubuhu, Direktur Pelatihan dari Jakarta Defensive Driving Consulting (JDDC), menyebutkan bahwa bahu jalanan tidak aman digunakan sebagai area berhenti, sebab terdapat risiko yang mungkin timbul di lokasi tersebut.
“Ketika harus berhenti di tepi jalan karena keadaan darurat, pengemudi perlu meletakkan segitiga penanda dari jarak cukup jauh sebelum tempat berhentinya supaya para pengemudi lain bisa melihatnya,” jelaskan Jusri untuk Lifehack My ID beberapa waktu yang lalu.
Jusri menyebutkan bahwa tak ada jaminan kalau semua pemakai jalan raya bakal taat pada aturan lalu lintas. Meski begitu, masih adanya kemungkinan bagi supir yang kurang mahir buat memanfaatkannya sebagai jalur mendahului di bahu jalan.
Para pemudik harus memperhatikan hal ini: beberapa insiden kecelakaan seringkali terjadi di pinggir jalanan saat mobil menabrak bagian belakang truk yang telah berhenti.
Pembatasan aktivitas pengiriman barang akan mulai pada Senin, tanggal 24 Maret jam 00.00 Waktu Indonesia Bagian, hingga berakhir pada Selasa, tanggal 8 April 2025 jam 24.00 WITA.
by admin | Mar 20, 2025 | carbon emissions, environmental pollution, environmentalism, europe, transportation
According to fresh analysis from the advocacy organization Transport & Environment (T&E), an increase in the adoption of electric vehicles will result in Europe saving around 20 million tonnes of CO2 this year.
This is comparable to the pollution from eight coal-fired power stations and signifies one encouraging development in an industry famously challenging to make cleaner.
Transportation is the sole sector that continues to emit more greenhouse gases compared to its levels in 1990, trailing behind industries, power production, and construction sectors since it accounts for approximately
a third
Regarding EU pollution, T&E’s most recent report on the state of European transportation has been released.
report
shows that emissions have begun to decline.
“The EU’s environmental policies are finally having an impact. With the shift towards electric vehicles, we’re witnessing a significant reduction in transportation-related emissions,” states William Todds, who leads T&E as their executive director.
In 2024, Europe’s transportation sector emitted 1.05 billion tonnes of CO2, which is a reduction from the 1.1 billion tonnes recorded in 2019—a decrease of 5%. This significant decline can be attributed mainly to the increased adoption of electric vehicles, which has surged dramatically in recent years, thereby displacing gasoline and diesel-powered options.
Now is certainly not the time to retract environmental initiatives,” asserts Todts. “To ensure the continent’s well-being and safety, we should intensify our efforts at this moment.
Effective environmental measures have led to a surge in electric vehicles.
Automobiles are the largest contributors to transportation-related pollution, emitting a combined total of 450 megatonnes of CO₂ equivalent emissions annually, accounting for 13 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions within the European Union.
Battery electric vehicles
(BEVs) are already three times more environmentally friendly compared to petrol vehicles, and this advantage will increase as the electricity used to power them becomes even greener, according to T&E.
The advocacy group forecasts that there will be 8.8 million battery electric vehicles on European roads this year, indicating that one out of every five newly purchased cars in the EU will emit no exhaust fumes.
The report attributes much of this advancement primarily to the European Union’s CO₂ regulations for vehicles. These guidelines offered clarity for automotive manufacturers leading up to the 2025 objective. As companies have committed resources to shift their manufacturing processes toward electric vehicles, and as battery costs continue to decline, we can expect an increased availability of more budget-friendly and widespread models by 2025.
Is the EU equipped with sufficient charging stations for all its electric vehicles?
Many people still view insufficient charging stations as a barrier to purchasing an electric vehicle. However, T&E analysis indicates that the infrastructure has kept up with the increase in battery electric vehicles.
Under the EU Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), each country has annual targets based on a ratio of total charging power output and the number of electric cars on the road. The bloc’s 2025 target was exceeded back in 2022, and there are now more than 1,100
charge points
.
Across major roadways, 11 nations have achieved the EU objective of installing charging stations every 60 kilometers. Additionally, the AFIR is accelerating the deployment of electric vehicle charging facilities within urban areas, where Oslo, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Brussels, and Ljubljana stand out as frontrunners in this initiative.
Vehicle manufacturing emissions ‘the next frontier’ according to T&E
Electric vehicles aren’t the ultimate solution for Europe’s widespread issue.
transport problem
, however.
Firstly, their manufacturing process remains quite pollutant. Given that approximately 10 million new cars are sold annually, the production of electric vehicles (not including batteries) contributes roughly 50 megatons of CO2 emissions each year.
According to T&E, batteries, aluminum, and steel are the key areas for reducing emissions, with a push for increased utilization of eco-friendly and recycled steel.
Aircraft emissions are sabotaging attempts to make transportation more eco-friendly.
Even with advancements on European Union roads, the researchers caution that rising air pollution is offsetting attempts to reduce transportation emissions.
Europe’s
airlines
It emitted 143 million tons of CO₂ last year, an increase of almost 10 percent from 2023.
The emissions from Europe’s maritime activities stay notably high at 195 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, according to the report, since these sectors greatly depend on fossil fuels.
However, since shipping has been incorporated into the EU’s carbon trading system (
ETS
Combined, both sectors will reportedly generate €5 billion in revenue in 2024, as estimated by T&E.
This indicates that these funds can help cover the cost difference between green e-fuels and conventional fossil fuels—a crucial advancement from both perspectives of climate action and energy security.
“Todts mentions that Europe is gradually freeing itself from its reliance on oil, yet we continue to spend hundreds of billions on imports from foreign nations,” he states.
Imports of fossil fuels continue to be the primary energy supply for transportation, with 96 percent of Europe’s crude oil and 90 percent of its natural gas being sourced internationally as of 2023. These often come from authoritarian governments and at significant cost.
by admin | Mar 18, 2025 | public transportation, tourist attractions, transportation, Travel, travel destinations
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At a pricey winter destination in the United States, visitors have the option to bring their skis along for free.
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EXPLORE FURTHER: Most Affordable Holiday Spot for British Travellers in 2025 Unveiled
Travelling by bus, ferry, or train overseas offers a great glimpse into everyday local living.
However, although the expense of utilizing public transportation differs across the world, these costs can accumulate rapidly when purchasing numerous tickets for a household.
Fortunately, several travel spots globally provide complimentary public transportation for visitors.
And that encompasses complimentary boats in one of the globe’s priciest urban centers.
From a free-to-use bus network in the USA to public ferries in Switzerland, there are numerous methods to travel sans cost…
Geneva, Switzerland
Recently, Geneva was ranked as one of the globe’s priciest locations to reside in; however, visitors can rest easy knowing that public transportation costs aren’t contributing to their expenses.
Visitors accommodated in authorized lodgings within the city can enjoy a complimentary travel pass throughout their visit, courtesy of the Geneva Transport Card.
The complimentary card also covers rides on the city’s charming mouettes – bright yellow shuttle boats – which transport individuals across the lake.
Registration of accommodation is mandatory.
Geneva Tourism & Congress
To be qualified, guests can determine their eligibility by asking their host.
Miami, USA
Florida’s top tourist magnet, known as America’s ‘Magic City,’ draws the crowds.
greeting over two million visitors annually
.
It is also among the nation’s top cities for traffic congestion, as indicated by research conducted.
Inrix
.
Fortunately, visitors don’t need to drive themselves to visit some of the city’s major sights.
The Metromover in Miami, which operates with electric power as an automated transit system, offers complimentary rides to both visitors and locals alike.
The three-line system extends from downtown Miami all the way to the upscale Park West neighborhood.
Major draws like the Miami Art Museum, Bayside Marketplace, and AmericanAirlines Arena can all be accessed via the Metromover.
Luxembourg
In 2020, one of Europe’s tiniest nations, Luxembourg, grabbed attention when
It rendered public transportation entirely cost-free.
for residents and tourists.
As long as you’re happy to give first class a miss, you can ride Luxembourg’s trains, trams and buses free of charge.
Visit Luxembourg
He mentions, ‘You can utilize the CityBus for navigating through the towns and villages, and safely make your way back home after having one or multiple beers with the Night Bus or Night Rider services, available during weekends.’
Travelers must have some form of identification when using the transit system, and crossing into Belgium or France from this network requires purchasing a ticket upfront.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam ranks among Europe’s most expensive vacation spots for tourists, imposing a daily tourism levy equivalent to 12.5 percent of the hotel cost.
Hence, some complimentary transportation would be greatly appreciated by budget-conscious travelers.
Jump aboard a blue-and-white ferry located behind Amsterdam Central Station to reach Buiksloterweg, home to several cultural attractions including the Eye Film Museum and the Tolhuistuin.
Visit Amsterdam
states: ‘Several ferries run along this brief route, so you seldom have to wait longer than a few minutes before boarding.’
Given that it’s Amsterdam, cyclists are quite welcomed aboard the ferry as well.
offers ample room for bicycles
.
London, UK
The BigSmoke is not an inexpensive place for a vacation.
And with each ride starting at around RM15 for the tube, expenses for using public transportation can accumulate swiftly.
Although unfortunately there isn’t a free alternative for navigating the city besides walking, an unusual complimentary transportation service operates in one part of London.
The Woolwich Ferry crosses the Thames from Woolwich to North Woolwich and has remained entirely free of charge since 1889.
The journey lasts only five minutes, with ferries departing every 15 minutes.
When visiting Woolwich’s Royal Arsenal or the nearby Creative District, consider taking advantage of a complimentary ferry ride across the river for scenic views of Canary Wharf and The O2.
Vail, Colorado, USA
Nestled in the heart of Colorado within the majestic Rocky Mountains, Vail stands as one of the United States’ premier ski resorts.
expensive holiday destinations
.
However, there’s no necessity to rent a vehicle just to move around among the ski resort’s main attractions.
The bus service in Vail is completely free for everyone to utilize, and visitors are welcome to carry their skis and snowboards—provided they do not obstruct the aisle.
During summertime, some buses come fitted with bike trailers allowing passengers to bring along their mountain bikes at no extra cost.
Livigno, Italy
Nestled in the core of Italy’s Alps, Livigno is a mountain town and popular skiing spot situated at an elevation of 1,816 meters above sea level.
Remote locations often pose challenges for travelers without access to a vehicle, yet visitors to Livigno have nothing to fret about.
Every tourist has access to the destination’s public buses at no cost, and these services also connect you with the nearby village of Trepalle.
The buses generally follow a half-hourly timetable, with stops at important locations like ski lifts and campgrounds across the region.
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by admin | Feb 28, 2025 | battery charging, electric cars, electric power, electric vehicle charging stations, transportation
Using an electric vehicle, you might find that a simple wall socket becomes your greatest ally. I discovered this during my journey with the Rivian R1T.
Let’s be real for a second: nobody wants to sit around and wait hours and hours for their electric vehicle to charge. The fear of long charging times, along with nowhere to actually do it, is what scares many people away from owning an EV. And certainly, the time it takes to charge from a standard wall outlet—which might take
anywhere from 60 to 200 hours
depending on the car—isn’t very encouraging.
Many electric vehicle (EV) owners connect their cars at home and utilize quicker Level 2 chargers to power up within hours instead of days. Some depend on public DC fast charging stations either routinely or during vacations to refill in just minutes. Nonetheless, every EV is capable of being plugged into an ordinary 120-volt household socket as well. However, how practical is this option truly?
It’s actually very good, believe it or not. I found this out during my road trip
out to the far West Texas desert in a 2025 Rivian R1T
. That experience convinced me that so-called Level 1 charging, the slowest form of EV charging there is, can be an immensely useful tool—if you use it correctly.
Actually, using wall chargers really came to my rescue during this trip. Here’s why.
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Full Disclosure:
Rivian lent me an R1T for a journey during the 2024 winter break.
Over the holidays, I drove about 400 miles from San Antonio to the remote town of Marfa, Texas near the Mexican border. As you might guess, there aren’t many EV charging options out that way. One hotel near the house where I was staying had a Level 2 charger, but it was for guests only and I wasn’t staying there. I probably could’ve talked my way into borrowing it a few times, but didn’t want to take advantage.
Photo by: Patrick George
No, I don’t normally park like this. But there was nobody around.
My best bet was a Tesla Supercharger station in the town of Alpine, which I used quite often on this trip thanks to the adapter Rivian included. But that was 30 miles away before any highway range losses, and in the
opposite
The direction towards everything I love doing outside in Marfa. To summarize, once I left the parking area, success came rather quickly.
Luckily for me, Rivian also included a portable wall charger. I decided to throw the R1T on that when it was parked in the driveway. Lo and behold, it was just what I needed.
Stage 1 Charging: What You Need to Know
A typical 120-volt household electrical socket usually delivers between 1 to 2 kilowatts (kW) of power, which equates to approximately three to five miles of range added per hour.
With a 149-kilowatt-hour battery pack (of which 140 kilowatt-hours are usable), similar to the one in my R1T Dual Motor Max Pack test unit, you would expect
around 30 to 40 hours to charge from 20% to 80% capacity
, depending on the speed. Around 2 kilowatts of electricity for each kilowatt-hour of battery capacity, best-case scenario. Makes sense, right?
That’s a lot less than my own home ChargePoint Level 2 charger, which runs a steady output of 7.2 kW. That means it can charge my Kia EV6, with its 77.4 kWh battery, from 0% to 100% in around 10 hours, though my typical time is around five or six hours. I’ve never run that car all the way down to 0%, and I don’t intend to ever do that.
Photo by: Patrick George
So if you’re new to EVs, you may scoff at Level 1 wall charging as being too slow. But remember this: What is your car doing most of the time? Well, it’s just sitting there parked.
Since it’s just sitting there, that means you can “refuel” it. This is a kind of secret superpower for EVs that few people talk about. With a gas-powered car, you have to drive somewhere and get gas. With an EV,
for 95% of the time when the car is stationary
, it can continue charging its battery as long as it’s close to a power source.
Photo by: Patrick George
This proved to be highly beneficial for me. During my journey, I didn’t spend every moment behind the wheel. Instead, I spent time exploring the city on foot, visiting landmarks, dining and imbibing with loved ones, or snapping pictures. Just like how any car would sit idle during the day, so did the R1T most of the time. Hence, I thought why not leave it plugged in when it wasn’t being used.
It turned out very rewarding. Simply by plugging into the wall socket, I managed to gain an additional 30 to 40 miles of range each day, with much of this happening during nighttime hours while I slept. Since I never let the Rivian’s battery dip all the way to zero percent, I avoided having to recharge from empty. Additionally, I could rely on residual charge left over from using the Tesla Supercharger. As such, connecting to the standard wall outlet guaranteed ample range for handling my everyday tasks and trips.
I’ve noticed that electric vehicle (EV) charging isn’t usually an “it’s depleted, so I should refill immediately” scenario as with gasoline vehicles. Instead, it’s all about ensuring you get just enough charge for your specific needs each time. I didn’t require the R1T to be fully charged daily; rather, I only needed sufficient range to meet my regular travel requirements. Charging via the wall outlet provided ample everyday coverage until I could reach a Tesla Supercharger station again. Owning an EV makes one think more deliberately about managing power consumption. This shift in mindset can actually be quite beneficial.
That extra 30 to 40 miles from daily wall charging powered a lot of my trip. It’s why there’s also a not-insignificant number of EV owners out there who only use Level 1 wall charging for the job.
My colleague Kevin Williams has written about this extensively
; he’s an apartment-dweller and uses slower charging with great frequency.
Consider individuals who possess a compact electric vehicle equipped with a less sizable battery, or those who use an electric vehicle as their secondary or tertiary mode of transportation mainly for local trips and errands within the city. Why might they
not
Why use a wall outlet, particularly when you don’t require something as quick or expensive as a Level 2 home charger?
For me personally, I find that using a Level 2 charger is essential because I drive quite often at home. Depending only on Level 1 charging doesn’t meet my requirements effectively. However, nowadays, I view this Level 2 charger more like an additional resource—an extremely handy one—for situations such as long drives and holidays. Especially when traveling to unfamiliar locations where high-speed charging stations might be sparse, I’d highly suggest packing a portable wall charger. Although it’s not the quickest solution available, having it beats being without power altogether and can prevent serious issues.
I’ll include the usual warnings here and emphasize that it’s crucial to ensure the electrical setup you’re drawing power from is safe.
is secure, contemporary, sturdy and capable of managing the workload
. If you’re leasing an Airbnb, make sure to confirm with the hosts whether they allow EV charging (and
It likely won’t make a significant impact on their electricity bill.
.)
Several manufacturers suggest avoiding the use of an extension cord for such purposes. When dealing with prolonged usage involving significant power draw, extension cords can pose issues. Although an industrial-strength, thick-gauge extension cord might work better in these scenarios, my advice remains consistent: follow exactly what your user’s guide recommends—alternatively, consult an electrician if you’re unsure about safely extending cables over greater lengths. Never presume that simply plugging in any available extension cord is safe. Certainly, level one charging aids in keeping vehicles operational; however, damaging chargers or causing fires could complicate matters significantly rather than solve them.
So long as you can do it safely, do not rule out Level 1 wall charging, especially on your next EV road trip. Always remember: if it’s parked, maybe it can be plugged in somewhere.
Photo by: Patrick George
Contact the author:
patrick.george@insideevs.com
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