Vertical Take-Off Air Taxis Are A Solution In Search Of A Problem (Part 2)
Some of the eVTOLs will end up in billionaire’s stables, along with their other rarely used toys such as Bugattis, but they can afford to be frivolous.
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Agora Energy’s Solution Will Turn CO2 & Electricity Into Industrial Feedstocks Cheaply
Agora’s CO2-based redox flow battery technology is an industrial component from the future.
Reduced Speed Limits Save Lives In Busy Cities, Study Shows
A new study from the University of Illinois showed that in São Paulo, Brazil, speed reductions significantly reduced fatal accidents while increasing travel times only a little bit.
Safer, More Sustainable Transport In A Post-COVID-19 World
The COVID-19 crisis has shown that effective public transport is vital to keeping cities running. By serving essential workers in health care, emergency services, food services, and other sectors, public transport has become a service not just for some people but for all urban residents.
São Paulo (Brazil) Formula E Races Being Moved To Punta del Este (Uruguay)
São Paulo, Brazil, had been slated until somewhat recently to play host to a Season 4 race in the popular Formula E racing series — until, that is, the fact that the city’s authorities were in the process of actually selling the venue where the race would have taken place necessitated the event being postponed.
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.
Urban Heat Island Effect To Double City-Level Costs Of Dealing With Climate Change, Study Finds
The urban heat island effect — effectively, the reality that dark roads and buildings in urban areas absorb and radiate far more heat than vegetation in rural areas does, which makes cities notably hotter than surrounding areas — is going to more than double the city-level costs of dealing with rising temperatures caused by anthropogenic climate change over the coming century, according to a new study.
BYD Agrees To New Brazilian Solar PV Facility
Brazil’s recent solar growth is attracting another major player into its market. According to pv magazine, Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has agreed in principle with the labor office in Campinas, Brazil, for a new solar PV manufacturing plant. BYD plans on spending $45 million (150 million Brazilian Reals), for the … [continued]
13 GW Of Solar Projects In Upcoming Brazil Auction, 22 GW Of Wind
Over 13 gigawatts (GW) in solar energy projects have officially registered to participate in an upcoming Brazil power auction later this year. 1,260 solar and wind projects are approved to participate in what will be Brazil’s only solar auction this year, to be held on December 16th. A total of 419 registered solar … [continued]
Car-Free Sundays Cutting Pollution & Noise In São Paulo, Brazil
Originally published on Bikocity. In São Paulo, Brazil, citizens are enjoying less air and noise pollution – at least on one day a week. On Sundays, during what is called Paulista Aberta, motor traffic is restricted on the popular Paulista Avenue and the street is dedicated to cyclists and pedestrians. … [continued]
