But ultimately, the fate of EV sales will depend on the specific dynamics of a given region. Here’s a closer look at what’s likely to lead the sector in the world’s three largest markets: the United States, the European Union and China. Read the full story.
—James Temple
This article is part of MIT Technology Review’s What’s Next series, where we take a look at the industry, trends, technologies, and take a first look at the future. You can read the rest. here.
How can wind technology help decarbonize freight transport?
Residents of the Marshall Islands, a chain of coral reefs in the central Pacific Ocean, rely on sea transportation for almost everything. For thousands of years they sailed primarily in canoes, but today most of their seafaring movements involve large, bulky, diesel-fueled cargo ships that cause pollution.
They are not alone. Freight transport is responsible for approximately 3% of global annual greenhouse gas emissions, and at current growth rates, the global industry could account for 10% of emissions by 2050.
Islands have disproportionately experienced the consequences of man-made climate change: rising ocean temperatures, increased frequency of extreme weather events, and rising sea levels. Now residents are looking to surprisingly traditional ways to decarbonize their vehicles. Read the full story.
—Sophia Qualia
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