Since the advent of digitalization and connectivity-based platforms, industry leaders looked to the world’s transportation networks as the battleground for the next disruptive technology. Indeed, with eastern Europe disconcertingly turning into a literal frontline arena, the focus on next-generation mobility solutions such as electric vehicles has never been more pronounced.
At the same time, transitioning from fossil fuels to electric power is easier said than done. Scientifically, as The Brookings Institution demonstrates, hydrocarbons are incredibly difficult to quit due to their energy density. In addition, as author and journalist Robert Bryce mentions, placing too much emphasis on EVs as a readymade answer overlooks critical challenges, such as the cost of the platform itself.
