The transport sector must undergo radical changes if it is to reduce its carbon emissions, calling for alternative vehicles and fuel types. Researchers now analyse the expectation cycles for different fuel technologies and draw lessons for the role of US policy in supporting them.
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Konrad, K. Expectation dynamics: Ups and downs of alternative fuels. Nat Energy 1, 16022 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/nenergy.2016.22
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