De Tesla-revolutie : waarom de olie-industrie haar macht verliest

Though oil prices have been on a downward trajectory in recent months, that doesn't obscure the fact that fossil fuels are finite, and we will eventually have to grapple with the end of their dominance. At the same time, however, skepticism about the alternatives remains: we've never quite achieved the promised'too cheap to meter'power of the future, be it nuclear, solar, or wind. And hydrogen and bio-based fuels are thus far a disappointment. So what does the future of energy look like?The Tesla Revolution has the answers. In clear, unsensational style, Willem Middelkoop and Rembrandt Koppelaar offer a layman's tour of the energy landscape, now and to come. They show how rapid technological advances in batteries and solar technologies are already driving large-scale transformations in power supply, while economic and geopolitical changes, combined with a growing political awareness that there are alternatives to fossil fuels will combine in the coming years to bring an energy revolution ever closer. Within in our lifetimes, the authors argue, we will see changes that will reshape economics, the balance of political power, and even the most mundane aspects of our daily lives.Determinedly forward-looking and optimistic, though never straying from hard facts, The Tesla Revolution paints a striking picture of our global energy future. Présentation de l'éditeur : "Though oil prices have been on a downward trajectory in recent months, that doesn't obscure the fact that fossil fuels are finite, and we will eventually have to grapple with the end of their dominance. At the same time, however, skepticism about the alternatives remains: we've never quite achieved the promised "too cheap to meter" power of the future, be it nuclear, solar, or wind. And hydrogen and bio-based fuels are thus far a disappointment. So what does the future of energy look like? The Tesla Revolution has the answers. In clear, unsensational style, Willem Middelkoop and Rembrandt Koppelaar offer a layman's tour of the energy landscape, now and to come. They show how rapid technological advances in batteries and solar technologies are already driving large-scale transformations in power supply, while economic and geopolitical changes, combined with a growing political awareness that there are alternatives to fossil fuels will combine in the coming years to bring an energy revolution ever closer. Within our lifetimes, the authors argue, we will see changes that will reshape economics, the balance of political power, and even the most mundane aspects of our daily lives. Determinedly forward-looking and optimistic, though never straying from hard facts, The Tesla Revolution paints a striking picture of our global energy future." Een modern leven zonder elektriciteit en transport is ondenkbaar. Het grootste gedeelte van de energie die wij gebruiken, komt tot nu toe uit de fossiele brandstoffen aardgas, aardolie en steenkool. Maar door het succes van onder andere zonne- en windenergie is er sprake van een nieuwe energierevolutie. Het verkoopsucces van Tesla Motors laat zien hoe snel de wereld verandert. De Tesla-revolutie is begonnen. Toch kunnen we nog lang niet zonder olie. De vraag naar het zwarte goud stijgt nu al 150 jaar. De olieconflicten en de geopolitieke spanningen zijn daarom nu groter dan ooit. Maar door het enorme succes van vooral zonne-energie zal de macht van oliegiganten minder worden. In De Tesla-revolutie gidsen Willem Middelkoop en energie-expert Rembrandt Koppelaar je door het snel veranderende energielandschap. In korte Q & A-hoofdstukken vertellen ze het complete verhaal: helder, optimistisch en snel. Vragen als 'Waarom worden er in 2030 vrijwel alleen nog elektrische auto's verkocht?' en 'Waarom raakt de goedkope olie op?' komen aan de orde. Bron: Flaptekst, uitgeversinformatie The Invention Of The Electric Car Is Reshaping The Global Economy, Its Dependence On Oil, And Reducing The Impact On Climate. The Tesla Revolution -- A History Of Fossil Fuel Dominance -- The Petrodollar And The Geopolitics Of Oil -- Peak Oil Revisited: The End Of Cheap Oil -- Climate Change And The World Of Energy -- What Will The Energy Mix Of The Future Be? Rembrandt Koppelaar And Willem Middelkoop. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 261-330) Informatie in de vorm van vraag en antwoord over de ingrijpende veranderingen in de energievoorziening en de gevolgen daarvan voor het dagelijks leven. NL-ZmNBD