Funding Innovation for Cleaner Cities
Brief Summary
The episode covers the role of government in promoting cleaner urban transportation and the future of electric vehicles.
Key points
- Investment Uncertainty. Uncertainty in policies retards investment in clean technologies.
- Electric Vehicles and Urban Impact. Electric vehicles can positively impact commuting and urban environments.
- The Role of Government in Innovation. Government needs to step in to create incentives for clean technology investment.
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Episode highlights
- Investment UncertaintyUncertainty in policies retards investment in clean technologies.“The risk profile increases the more uncertain I am.”1:26Apr 12, 2013
- Electric Vehicles and Urban ImpactElectric vehicles can positively impact commuting and urban environments.“I'm especially excited about how you can combine technologies.”2:41Apr 12, 2013
- The Role of Government in InnovationGovernment needs to step in to create incentives for clean technology investment.“Government has an appropriate role in supporting this technology.”4:30Apr 12, 2013
