Bucking the trend: Is there a future for ultra-long-haul flights in a net-zero carbon world?
These long-distance flights must carry substantially more fuel and, as a result, fewer passengers, making them markedly less efficient.
Norweigan startup designs solar-powered tuk-tuk to help ease traffic congestion
The company says its solar-powered tuk-tuk is designed for the city and perfect for quick transport, taxi, or product deliveries.
Stanford Engineers develop solar panels that work even at night
One of the drawbacks of solar energy is that the current technology produces little power on cloudy days and zero at night.
Beyond electric cars: how electrifying trucks, buses, tractors will help tackle climate change
When you think of EVs, chances are you’ll picture electric cars. But there’s a quiet revolution going on in transport.
Airbus just flew an A380 using 100% sustainable fuel
“Increasing the use of SAF remains a key pathway to achieving the industry’s ambition of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050,” explains Airbus.
Can the aviation industry reduce its greenhouse gas emissions?
The increasing demand for air travel and cargo transport is plac an immense burden on the environment.
These brick-like solar panels can turn regular walls into power generators
The product, dubbed Solar Brick, boasts up to 330w per panel while creating a facade of a traditional masonry brick.
RMIT shares how it cut its carbon emissions by 74 per cent
“RMIT is moving with urgency to address climate change by reducing our carbon emissions across every aspect of our operations globally to become carbon neutral by 2025,” said Prof. Alec Cameron, Vice-Chancellor and President, RMIT.
3D-printed ‘nano-skyscrapers’ help bacteria convert sunlight into electricity
The novel method has the potential to increase sustainable fuel and bio-electricity in the future.
World’s first ‘infinity train’ recharges its batteries using gravity
Dr Andrew Forrest, founder and chairman, FFI, said the infinity train would help accelerate the company’s race to reach net-zero emissions by 2030.
UK scientists develop ‘energy-harvesting’ wearable devices made from recycled waste
According to the developers, their energy-harvesting wearable device could be a future game-changer for the consumer, security, and medical industries.
Australian telco Goodtel raises $50,000 for charity
“We had been running telcos for over 20 years and knew it was time to create one that was solely about doing good and making a better world for our kids and future generations.”
Aussie startup helps EV owners recharge with renewable energy
EV, or electric vehicles, are known to be the more environmentally-friendly choice for transport. However, these vehicles are still powered by non-sustainable batteries and fuel cells.
Aussie startup seeks to make greener options accessible with e-bike subscription service
The startup offers a wide range of e-bikes on a flexible and scalable pay-a-you-go-subscription lease without long-term commitments.
Home EV charging spend to exceed US$16 billion worldwide by 2026
Juniper Research says growth of more than 390 per cent over the next five years is driven by the convenience and lower cost of home charging for EVs