Sweden’s Quest to be the First Oil-free Nation BY 2020
See on Scoop.it – Oven Fresh
| April 13, 2013 The Energy Collective
Famous for Volvo, Ikea and Absolut Vodka, Sweden is now on a new pursuit to become the first completely oil-free economy in the world by 2020.
The oil crisis in the early 1970s forced Sweden to embark on a quest for alternative energy sources. Its phasing out of oil has proceeded smoothly; in 1970, oil accounted for 77% of Sweden’s energy, but by 2003 that figure fell to 32%…. http://theenergycollective.com/znesheiwat/208421/swedens-quest-be-first-oil-free-nation
Whether Sweeden will achive their objective can be debated , but their resolve is backed by robust strategy and plan. And they are on path, even for the transport sector . FFV (Flexi-Fuel-Vehicle) is somethig that can inspire Public Private Partnerships even in the developinf countries
See on theenergycollective.com
Leave a Reply