Breakthrough technology for 2023
The list of 10 breakthrough technologies for 2023 is finally here. Two climate items were included in the list this year: Electric car When battery recycling!
We’ve been working on this list since July, sifting through the press and keeping an eye on the news to pick out the technologies we think will matter.
If you haven’t read through it yet, an introductory essay by editor David Rotman is a good place to start. In it, David talks about the role of government in innovation and explains what the recent adoption of industrial policies in the United States and many other countries means for the technology of the future. , the Silicon Valley approach has not done a great job of boosting productivity and transforming the economy. But there is another way.
If you’re interested in understanding what it takes for technology to have an impact, or just want to know what the phrase “industrial policy” really means, before diving into the rest I highly recommend reading this article. list.
Now let’s move on to the breakthrough. Inevitable EVs.
Some might think that electric vehicles are nothing new. The first Tesla Roadster was delivered 15 years ago (yes, 2008 was 15 years ago) and a handful of other electric vehicles like the GM EV1 hit the road in the 1990s. There was even
EVs were on the list this year not because of a technical milestone, but because they have reached critical mass. By 2022, it will account for around 13% of global new car sales, making it a true commercial competitor today. This is a big moment for electric vehicles, marked by advances not only in technology but also in infrastructure, manufacturing and consumer acceptance.
It has been difficult to articulate exactly what should be on the list for EVs this year. Various forms of this idea surfaced early in the planning, with several members of the team pitching ideas related to EVs in some way.
