Future EV batteries could be made from trees
Kari Nikunen, director of pilot and demo plants, Stora Enso, shares that the company is currently developing alternatives to the scarce raw materials using Lingin, a macromolecule found in plants.
4 ways to stop Australia’s surge in rooftop solar from destabilising electricity prices
It results in increased periods of large oversupply when weather conditions favour solar energy.
UK lab creates eco-friendly lithium batteries from granite
This recent breakthrough will help pave the way for a local supply chain.
Green hydrogen is coming – and here’s how these Australian regions can benefit
At present, Australia is a long way from producing green hydrogen cheap enough to compete with fossil fuels.
Doosan Bobcat unveils the world’s first all-electric compact front-end loader
The T7X boasts of being the first loader of its kind, fully powered by lithium-ion batteries.
Mercedes-Benz overcomes EV ‘range anxiety’ with 1000km capacity Vision EQXX
“This is how we imagine the future of electric cars” Mercedes-Benz chief says at unveiling during this week’s CES technology exhibition in Las Vegas.
Hyundai to turn plastic waste into clean hydrogen fuel in Korea
The generated hydrogen fuel from plastic will then be used as raw material for hydroelectric vehicles, cell power plants and help generate electricity.
Continental unveils tyres made of dandelions and plastic bottles
More than half of the raw materials used in Conti GreenConcept are either from renewable sources or recycled.
Convenience, comfort and carbon: how to save cash, cut emissions when travelling
As New Zealanders plan their summer holiday trips, it’s worth considering different travelling options and their respective cost, both to the budget and the environment.
Electric motocross bike draws 1000 orders within a day of debut
Swedish innovator took $9 million in orders within 24 hours – and briefly crashed its website.
Why net-zero aviation is more than a flight of fantasy
Achieving a net-zero aviation sector will require a huge collaborative effort from industry and government – and consumers can also play their part.
De Havilland Canada to develop hydrogen-electric engines for Dash 8-400 aeroplanes
In partnership with ZeroAvia, the aircraft maker will begin engine trials within weeks.
Farmers are competing with solar companies for land use. But they can coexist
Solar companies and farmers are often in competition, with conflicts already arising in Canberra, Queensland and NSW.
Millions of electric vehicles are hitting the world’s roads. But how will we keep them charged?
Recharging the world’s fast-growing EV fleet will require a huge investment in the electricity grid – to both generate more power and build a recharging network.
Australia’s biggest battery is switched on in Victoria, speeding path to renewables target
The giant battery will allow energy created by renewable means – such as solar and wind power – to be stored for use during peak load times.