China's Car Problems

Michelen held its annual eco-car competition in Shangai this years. An appropriate juxtaposition, given China's growing reliance on fossil fuels. In 2030 China will have seven times the cars it has today. Regardless, China will still have far fewer cars (140 per 1,000 people) than Europe (680 per 1,000). China must invest in alternative energy sources in order to provide clean, cheap energy to millions.