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.
Peaceful journeys ahead when Auckland’s first hybrid-electric ferry enters service
Auckland’s first electric ferry will start crisscrossing the city’s harbour from 2023, plying the commuter route between downtown and Devonport.
Retro-styled electric bike from Vallkree promises eco-friendly offroad freedom
Modern-day engineering technology meets 1920’s board track racer style in a dual-motor electric bike concept developed in Australia.
The world’s first electric-powered container ship, Yara Birkeland, begins sea trials
Yara CEO Svein Tore Holsether, says the ship will cut 1000 tonnes of CO2 and replace 40,000 trips by diesel-powered trucks each year.
Why electric cars alone won’t save the planet
Electric vehicles give us the illusion we are dramatically reducing our environmental impact, while changing virtually nothing about our lifestyles.
Could EVs help power homes? Tesla owners invited to join global research
Most EVs have a driving range of 400km between charges, yet most of these cars are being driven less than 50km a day. What if that spare capacity could be put to use?
Al Gore to headline Engineers Australia virtual conference this week
The Engineers Australia Climate Smart Engineering (CSE) 2021 conference will be held on November 16-17.
UK airline EasyJet says ‘radical changes’ needed in aviation, targets net-zero early
UK discount airline has joined the Race to Zero, the UN-backed global campaign to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 at the latest.
Korean Air to set up eco-friendly ‘Skypass Forest’
City park is part of airline’s mileage program’s commitment to achieve carbon-neutral goals.
Australian bus company commits to $100m hydrogen fuel cell fleet conversion
Emerald Coaches will move from using 1 million litres of diesel a year to zero emissions.
Plastic waste is to be used to build new Melbourne city tram stops
Developing new value-added products through advanced manufacturing will create demand for recycled plastics.
Net-zero: How Coldplay plans to make its 2022 world tour climate-positive
“We’ve spent the last two years consulting with environmental experts to make this tour as sustainable as possible and, just as importantly, to harness the tour’s potential to push things forward,” said Coldplay.
Singapore’s first electric motorcycle launched
New bike has indicative price of US$9800 and is available for pre-order globally.