Although more than 92,000 dams populate the country, the vast majority — about 89,000 — do not generate electricity through hydropower. Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are assessing the viability of retrofitting some of these non-powered dams, which may add up to 12 gigawatts of additional electricity to the … [continued]
Helios Brewing Company takes its environmentally friendly credentials seriously. Not only is the beer brewed using solar power, but deliveries are made by a solar-powered electric Minicab MiEV and the bar is aesthetically crafted from recycled timber. With food trucks and live entertainment, Helios intends to be a “must visit” … [continued]
European MEPs from the far right, and the majority of the EPP today voted in favor of the EU Commission’s proposal to inexplicably label gas as “green” in the EU’s taxonomy of sustainable investments by 328 to 278. Europe’s elected representatives have let citizens down, says Transport & Environment, which … [continued]
Ben Silver has dreams of being a global change agent with the duo. This dream is epitomized by the world map on his boardroom wall — with markers in Australia for his local business, design and retail in Italy, and manufacturing in China. We spoke about how Ben and his … [continued]
The Dutch battery electric vehicle (BEV) market is slowly recovering. It is up 82% in the first half of 2022 compared to the first half of 2021, thanks to 29,428 registrations. At the same time, the internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEV) market is down 16% to 124,280 registrations. In the … [continued]
Pivot Power, part of EDF Renewables, has announced the opening of Energy Superhub Oxford, which it calls “Europe’s most powerful electric EV charging hub.” The new facility features ten 300 kW Fastned ultra-fast chargers capable of adding 300 miles of range in just 20 minutes. Those chargers feature the now … [continued]
The FCC has approved the use of Starlink receivers on airplanes, ships, large trucks, and RVs, allowing SpaceX to expand the network.
In most countries in sub-Saharan Africa, private operators of small buses usually carrying between 16 to 25 passengers and in some cases, up to 35 passengers, are the main commuter transport providers. These minibuses usually run on informal schedules, and sometimes, their routes are also not fixed. These ubiquitous privately-owned … [continued]
I know that mass shootings are a controversial topic, but they’re something we need to talk about, even if it sucks. While the political aspect of this brings out strong feelings and heated debate, it’s also important to “think outside the box.” The normal range of “solutions” we see trotted … [continued]
In late 2020, the Trump administration did something that was actually very good for clean transportation: they ordered public land managers such as the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and National Park Service to expand recreational opportunities for people riding e-bikes. But, this was only the beginning of … [continued]
