If you really have to use a car

Of course you will always wonder if you can shorten your commute, get a job closer to your home, or be allowed to work remotely for some of the time. But still you will have to transport yourself to get to work.
Carpooling is definitely an option and there are a lot of web services that allow you to find others who are driving on the same route as you, and would like some company and not least to save some money. 
But if that is not a convenient solution you can consider getting an EV car instead of the old gasoline or diesel car. This, however, requires you to have access to a charging station, either at home, or at work. Most EVs can drive between 3-400 km on a charge, so most people should be able to get to work and back without having to charge on the way.
Charging stations are being rolled out all throughout Europe, and in the cities you can find parking spots for EVs and in some countries like Norway you can even park for free there (but you’ll still have to pay for electricity).
So in some countries the future of EV transportation is moving nearer, whereas in other countries it still seems to be over the horizon. 
Another option is to leave your car at the edge of the city at a carpool parking lot, and then switch to public transport from there. In many European cities it is the cheapest and easiest way to get into the city and park your car. 
In the city centre there are many ways of getting around by using public transport or just by walking.

Exercise: Multiple choice

From what year has the European Union banned production of all ICE vehicles?

Exercise: Multiple choice

Select the kinds of clean, sustainable energy sources (be aware, might be tricky).

Exercise: Multiple choice

What kinds of transportation will help lower your carbon footprint? Mark the correct answers:

Exercise: True / False

CO2 emissions from private road transportation contributes to approximately 45 % of total CO2 emissions by the Transport Sector.

Exercise: True / False

Producing an EV emits twice the amount of CO2 than from production of an ICE vehicle.

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