Mandates, Motors, and Misinformation

John Shenton

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John Shenton
25 September 2024

Encyclopaedias & reference works; Business & management; Science: general issues

In an era marked by rapid technological advancement and ambitious visions of the future, we find ourselves at a crossroads where our cities, our vehicles, and our very ways of life are being reimagined. The concept of ""smart cities"" has captivated the imagination of urban planners, policymakers, and tech giants alike, promising a seamless integration of technology and daily living. Electric vehicles (EVs) are heralded as the silver bullet for our environmental woes, a symbol of progress on wheels. Yet, beneath the surface of these grand promises lies a more complicated, less discussed reality-one fraught with logistical challenges, unintended consequences, and yes, even misinformation.

By: John Shenton
Imprint: John Shenton
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 209g
ISBN: 9798227356987
Pages: 174
Publication Date: 25 September 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Shenton was born in Birmingham, England and grew up in postwar England. He spent several years as a Radio Officer onboard a variety of vessels sailing to the Persian Gulf, the Indian Ocean and South China seas. With degrees and a background in electronics and computers he has lived and worked within the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland and Canada. While doing so, he established numerous trading relationships in Japan, Korea, the USA, China and other countries. He has been retired for some time now living in Montréal Canada enjoying golfing, writing, sailing and many other things automotive.