There is now widespread agreement that our ability to electrify road transportation offers an enormous opportunity to conserve energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A joint study by the Electric Power Research Institute and the Natural Resources Defense Council goes on to argue that the benefits of electrification could be increased significantly by maximizing the fuel economy of the emerging electric fleet. The researchers predict that efficiency optimization “could effectively cut energy consumption per mile in half over the next 30 years.”
NAPLES, Italy — Occasionally, a Ferrari or another elite supercar that made the country's automotive industry famous, maneuver along small roads. But they're outliers, open-road machines glorified in movies and showcased by snooty auction houses.