Global Energy Independence: What it Means for Transportation
For the last 150 years, fossil fuels have been powering the vast majority of the world’s energy. Today, they are responsible for supplying about 80% of energy around the globe.
We now find ourselves standing at a critical crossroads as a world community. How do we even begin to repair the damage our dependence on fossil fuels has caused? Examining the extreme consequences of our reliance on non-renewable energy and exploring our path forward will take an enormous transition to full decarbonization.
With a world effort so profound, there is good reason to recognize a day like Global Energy Independence Day. On July 10, commemorating the birthday of engineer and inventor Nikola Tesla, the message of renewable resources and energy independence is spread worldwide.
It doesn't take an expert to recognize that relying so heavily on fossil fuels cannot continue in any sustainable way. We must evolve the technology that powers our world. The transportation sector is a substantial part of this.