Submitted by JEF_300 t3_102blfu in Futurology
For example, synthetic alcohols in a fuel cell is probably a better way to lower emissions in cars, at least in the developing world.
While not a 0 emission system, it is around an 80% improvement over Gasoline, provides the same or better range per gallon, and because it uses liquid fuel, is far easier to implement, particularly in rural locations where there may not be reliable electricity.
Current plans would seem to have us fully electrifying all of Africa, using only renewables, before dealing with their car emissions. This plan seems… poorly devised.
That’s just one example though. Thoughts?