Ben Holland

Ben Holland is the program manager for Project Get Ready, a Rocky Mountain Institute initiative to accelerate electric vehicle integration and adoption.He helps to build external relations and raise awareness of RMI's work by writing about the institute's efforts in the transportation, electricity and building sectors.

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Self-driving vehicles unlock efficiency possibilities
By Ben Holland, January 23, 2013
Truly autonomous vehicles, equipped with sensors and networked technologies, could have big implications for traffic congestion, fuel economy, parking and much more.
How important is charging infrastructure to EV adoption?
By Ben Holland, January 17, 2013
Where electric vehicles are charged -- at home, at the workplace or in public -- plays a debatable role in the push to drive EV adoption.
How charging infrastructure plays a critical role in the success of EVs
By Ben Holland, January 02, 2013
The debut of "Drivers of Change," a VERGE & RMI column focused on the intersection of cities, transportation and innovative electric vehicle technologies.
How businesses can use games to spur greener behavior
By Ben Holland, March 26, 2012
Most people want to do the right thing about energy and the environment, but how many actually do so is another story. It turns out that playing on peer pressure and oneupmanship can help.
Making Solar Technology a Competitive Force in the U.S.
By Ben Holland, June 01, 2010
Can the U.S. surpass China in the solar PV market? The challenges are many, but the Green Race isn't over yet.
Toyota's Troubles Hold Lessons for Other EV-Makers
By Ben Holland, February 26, 2010
There is much to learn from Toyota's grief. As automakers set out to release innovative vehicles, they will do well to remember the past few weeks. With consumer perception such a powerful force,...