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
Banana split: Swiss scientists find way to extract hydrogen gas from banana peels
Scientists from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Switzerland have developed a way to…
Unilever explores using hydrogen fuel to run UK facility
The pilot is part of a project funded by the UK government called HyNet and has been selected as one of three industrial sites for testing, with glassmaker Pilkington and refinery Essar Oil.
Toilet taboo: we need to stop being squeamish about recycling human waste
This has left many without toilets that can contain and treat waste safely or use large amounts of water to flush waste to energy-intensive
Re-Leaf: The power of EVs to aid disaster recovery
Nissan is using EVs to store and provide electricity in natural disasters when power supplies are cut.
Dutch startup develops underwater energy storage concept
The energy storage concept, Ocean Battery, is designed to be installed on the seafloor near offshore renewable energy generators like solar farms, wind turbines, and tidal wave power stations.
EVs set to account for 80 per cent of Norway’s new-car sales this year
China may well be the world’s largest single electric vehicle market, but the Scandinavian country of Norway has the highest penetration of EVs overall in the world.
Isobar makes EVs exciting for Mercedes-Benz EQA launch
For Mercedes-Benz, Isobar Hong Kong launched its latest EQA EV by creating an electrifying musical experience, using electric emitters to play pop songs in public, something never done before.
Victoria’s Warrnambool Stadium goes solar, building awareness and aiding disaster relief
The solar and battery installation at Warrnambool Stadium includes a 31.5kW rooftop solar system and16.3kWh of battery storage with backup power.
Scientists find new way to turn CO2 into solid matter
According to the researchers, their decarbonisation method is more scalable than other procedures, making it possible to become a commercially viable solution in reducing carbon emissions for heavy industries such as steel and cement.