The download: AI flops and what the future holds for EVs

But ultimately, the fate for EV sales depends on the dynamics in specific regions. This article will examine what is likely to drive the sector on the three biggest markets in the world: the US and EU. Read the full story.

–James Temple

This piece is part of MIT Technology Review’s What’s Next series, looking across industries, trends, and technologies to give you a first look at the future. You can read the rest of them

here.How wind tech could help decarbonize cargo shipping

Inhabitants of the Marshall Islands–a chain of coral atolls in the center of the Pacific Ocean–rely on sea transportation for almost everything. For millennia they sailed largely in canoes, but much of their seafaring movement today involves big, bulky, diesel-fueled cargo ships that are heavy polluters.

They’re not alone. Cargo shipping accounts for about 3% (or a little more) of global greenhouse gas emissions. If the industry continues to grow at its current rate, it could be responsible for 10% by 2050. Residents are now exploring a surprising traditional method to decarbonize its fleet. Read the full story.

–Sofia Quaglia

This story is from the forthcoming magazine edition of MIT Technology Review, set to go live on January 6–it’s all about the exciting breakthroughs happening in the world right now. If you don’t already,

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