Understanding the transport transition

Rebound effects in private car use. An empirical approach

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Becker, S. (2015). Rebound-Effekte bei privater Pkw-Nutzung. Versuch einer empirischen Annäherung. GAIA - Ecological Perspectives for Science and Society, 24 (2), 132-133.

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Cars with low fuel consumption promise more environmentally friendly mobility. Nevertheless, efficiency gains are in danger of being offset if people use cars more often or travel longer distances.

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