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Hypercars, Hydrogen, and the Automotive Transition
Designing and making cars differently and emphasizing ultralight weight, ultralow drag, and integrated design can reduce required propulsive power by about two-thirds. This can make…
Cuyahoga Valley Initative: A Model of Regeneration
In 2003 and 2004, a team from RMI worked with the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission and its advisors to develop recommendations for regeneration of the…
Home Energy Briefs: #9 Whole System Design
This Home Energy Brief focuses on whole-system design. The Brief covers the application of whole-system design to a building envelope, building materials, and the cost…
Winning the Oil Endgame: Executive Summary
This document offers an executive summary of RMI’s plan for getting off oil by the 2040s. Winning the Oil Endgame is a coherent strategy for…
Home Energy Briefs: #2 Lighting
This Home Energy Brief gives an overview of steps to take in making your home lighting more energy efficient while maintaining and improving lighting quality.