CleanTechnica•23 days ago
Car Crashes Are A Public Health Crisis. Autonomous Cars Are The Cure.
Key Takeaway
The widespread adoption of autonomous electric vehicles will significantly increase electricity demand, driving the need for substantial new generation, grid infrastructure, and policy development.
AI Summary
- •Widespread autonomous vehicle (AV) adoption, driven by safety improvements, will create a significant new and growing electricity load for charging infrastructure.
- •This surge in demand will necessitate substantial investment in new generation capacity, grid upgrades (transmission and distribution), and supportive energy policies.
- •Power developers should anticipate increased opportunities for new generation projects and charging infrastructure, while large power consumers may face evolving grid stability challenges and electricity pricing dynamics.
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Article Content
Waymo has released data showing its autonomous cars are much safer than conventional cars. Other companies should do the same. The post Car Crashes Are A Public Health Crisis. Autonomous Cars Are The Cure. appeared first on CleanTechnica .