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Water 2010: Four Scenarios for 21st Century Water Systems
This report examines the challenges and uncertainties facing municipal water systems in 1996. The authors developed several hypothetical scenarios to envision what water systems will…
Advanced Ultralight Hybrids: Necessity and Practicality of a Leapfrog
This presentation by Amory Lovins illustrates the deep potential and transformative implications of a Hypercar automotive revolution. The presentation addresses issues of affordability, safety, and…
Ultralight Hybrid Vehicle Design: Overcoming the Barriers to Using Advanced Composites in the Automotive Industry
This paper describes the many diverse and important barriers that inhibit automakers’ adoption of advanced composite materials. The authors argue that a strategy to produce…
Moving Toward a New System
In this interview with the Society of Automotive Engineers, Amory Lovins responds to questions about the role of the government and business in setting transportation…
Vehicle Design Strategies to Meet and Exceed PNGV Goals
A host of important and interactive factors contribute to the successful design of any production vehicle. However, the combination of hybrid-electric drive and low-drag platform…