The Fight Against Pollution In European Cities
In the race to build a zero carbon economy, a battle has been launched against the model of the individual car.
Berlin
Volkswagen Announces New Electric Car-Sharing Service For Berlin
The service will arrive in 2019 with 1,500 e-Golf vehicles in Berlin and other major cities internationally.
Formula E Founder Alejandro Agag Introduces The Jaguar I-PACE For This Year’s Electric Racing Season
Alejandro Agag will introduce the Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY this Saturday, May 19, on the Berlin Tempelhof Circuit for the start of the 2018/19 season of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship. Get ready for another season of electric racing!
Audi Releases New e-Tron SUV Images Taken In A Simulated Electrical Storm
As a means of further promoting the approaching launch of the model, Audi has released new press images of the all-electric e-Tron prototype that were taken during a “simulated electrical storm” at the high voltage test bay at Siemens’ Berlin switchgear plant.
The Uranium Film Festival & The Perils of Nuclear Power
The International Uranium Film Festival brings awareness of the hazards of uranium extraction processes and nuclear power production to audiences around the world.
Cleantech: Reaching A Zero Carbon Economy
Major cities all around the world will play an increasingly important role in addressing the challenges of climate change in the near future, and Berlin is at the forefront of this race to reach a zero carbon economy. The German capital wants to be seen as a pioneer, and is the ideal example to illustrate that even large urban areas can achieve climate neutrality.
Berlin & China Creating “Sponge Cities” — Landscape Architects Help Cities Absorb Water, Cool Down
Berlin (Germany) and China are working with nature to create sponge cities that absorb rainwater and cool the city. Even without the challenges of climate change, cities would do well to consider the benefits of imitating natural ecosystems to cool down and store rainwater, a precious resource. With problems from climate change in urban areas, such as increased flooding and more extreme heatwaves, the need to develop “sponge cities” is essential.
Air Pollution Ranking In 32 Cities — How Does Yours Measure Up? (State of Pollution…
As we revealed in our previous article, air pollution is a serious problem that costs millions of lives each year and is a drain on the world economy. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) air pollution is now a bigger health threat than HIV and Ebola. You might now be wondering how your own city measures up against others from around the world, where it sits in the rankings, and what the health effects of air pollution might be.
Cleantech Revolution Comes To You! (Watch Live!)
Our 4th Cleantech Revolution Tour conference is kicking off in a few moments in Berlin. We decided to invite the world at the last minute via our #Electrifying webinar series and Facebook Live video.
Cleantech Fun In Berlin — June 27
We’re now announcing the plan for June 27, which involves some social networking, good food, and an EV charging walking tour that involves a “scathing critique” of EV charging stations, cleantech communications, and branding. Here’s the schedule:
