Decarbonization

Ashden Award Winners Show A Green Recovery Is Possible

4 years ago Andrea Bertoli 0 Comments

Ashden hosts annual awards, established in 2001, that identify ‘the most exciting climate action around the world,’ and this year’s winners demonstrate their commitment to expanding approaches to climate action across sectors and regions. They build partnerships between existing organizations and startups, and work around the world to influence policy. And they have some big names on their side: their Patron is His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.

6 Lessons on Energy Decarbonization from Countries Leading the Way

4 years ago World Resources Institute 0 Comments

Getting to a net-zero-carbon energy system is essential. It will be a major effort, one that requires significant investment in new low-carbon infrastructure, from renewable power plants to electric vehicles, efficient appliances and better constructed buildings. While very few countries are on track, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ethiopia and the United Kingdom are further along than many others.

Does Toyota Prius History Foreshadow Tesla’s Future?

6 years ago Matt Pressman 0 Comments

For those interested in Tesla, there are valuable lessons to be learned from Toyota’s history. Whitelaw Reid (via UVA Today) turns his attention to the Toyota Prius case study. Why? The history of Toyota’s Prius may uncover tell-tale clues about the electric vehicle future and, in particular, Tesla. He notes, “Two decades ago, Toyota’s Prius sedan rolled out of factories and into Japanese showrooms, becoming the first mass-produced gasoline/electric hybrid in an automotive landscape dominated by internal-combustion fuel engines.”