Path to zero carbon emissions: Models show that to avert dangerous levels of climate change, global carbon dioxide emissions must fall to zero later this century. Most of these emissions arise from energy use. Daviset al.review what it would take to achieve decarbonization of the energy system. Some parts of the energy system are particularly difficult to decarbonize, including aviation, long-distance transport, steel and cement production, and provision of a reliable electricity supply. Current technologies and pathways show promise, but integration of now-discrete energy sectors and industrial processes is vital to achieve minimal emissions.Science, this issue p.eaas9793
1 May 2013 in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADASs) have become a salient feature for safety in modern vehicles. They are also a key underlying technology in emerging autonomous vehicles. State-of-the-art ADASs are primarily vision based, but light detection and ranging (lidar), radio detection and ranging (radar), and other advanced-sensing technologies are also becoming popular. In this article, we present a survey of different hardware and software ADAS technologies and their capabilities and limitations. We discuss approaches used for vision-based recognition and sensor fusion in ADAS solutions. We also highlight challenges for the next generation of ADASs.
1 January 2009 in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews