The Dutch government has decided to gradually introduce a complex national road pricing system in the years 2012 to 2018. Existing car purchase taxes and the annual road taxes are to be replaced by a kilometre-based charging system. Several appraisal studies have been conducted to examine the...

Since the globalization and global production chains have dominated the world, crisis have bigger effects on economies. In 70's, 80's, 90's and now in 2000's global financial crisis affect not only countries economies but also global economy. It has become a must for countries and economies to...

Connected to various media technologies such as smart phones or navigation systems, automobiles today are transforming into so-called "smart cars". Smart cars are not just mechanical devices, but information media systems. The smart car is a prosthesis that assists the driver, enhancing the...