Development of low-CO 2 -emission vehicles and utilization of local renewable energy for the vitalization of rural areas in Japan

Kenji Amagai, Takayuki Takarada, Masato FUNATSU, Kikuo Nezu · 2013 · IATSS Research

Summary. Japan's rural areas face energy dependency and aging populations. This project developed low-CO2 vehicles—a micro-electric vehicle for single drivers and a low-speed electric bus—designed for elderly residents and tourists. Researchers tested renewable energy sources to power these vehicles, partnering with regional industries, local universities, and municipal governments to create sustainable mobility solutions that revitalize rural communities.

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  title   = {Development of low-CO 2 -emission vehicles and utilization of local renewable energy for the vitalization of rural areas in Japan},
  author  = {Kenji Amagai and Takayuki Takarada and Masato FUNATSU and Kikuo Nezu},
  journal = {IATSS Research},
  year    = {2013},
  doi     = {10.1016/j.iatssr.2013.11.001},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iatssr.2013.11.001}
}

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TI  - Development of low-CO 2 -emission vehicles and utilization of local renewable energy for the vitalization of rural areas in Japan
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AU  - Takayuki Takarada
AU  - Masato FUNATSU
AU  - Kikuo Nezu
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DOI

10.1016/j.iatssr.2013.11.001

Countries

Japan

Regions

Asia

Categories

energy, transportation, regional-innovation-systems

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2026-04-28