But ultimately, the fate of EV sales will depend on specific trends within specific regions. Here, we take a closer look at what could shape the direction of the sector in the world’s three largest markets: the US, EU, and China. Please read the full text.
—James Temple
This article is part of MIT Technology Review’s “What’s Next” series, which looks across industries, trends, and technologies to provide a perspective on the future. You can read the rest here.
How wind technology can contribute to decarbonizing freight transport
The inhabitants of the Marshall Islands, a series of coral atolls in the center of the Pacific Ocean, rely on maritime transportation for almost everything. For thousands of years, they primarily sailed by canoe, but today many of their seafaring journeys involve large, bulky, diesel-fueled cargo ships that are a heavy source of pollution.
they are not alone. Freight transport accounts for about 3% of the world’s annual greenhouse gas emissions, and at current growth rates, global industry could account for 10% of emissions by 2050.
Islands are disproportionately experiencing the impacts of human-induced climate change, including rising sea temperatures, more frequent extreme weather events, and rising sea levels. Now residents are exploring surprising and traditional ways to decarbonize their ships. Please read the full text.
—Sofia Quaria
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