Transportation
From autonomous EVs to electric planes, from hydrogen trains to biofuel transportation, check out the most recent developments on how we’re moving transportation towards a more sustainable future in the good news section below.
This futuristic autonomous street sweeper is incredibly energy-efficient
City streets around the world may soon witness a new cleaning vehicle that looks like it belongs in a sci-fi movie. Called the Trombia Free, the Finnish vehicle is the world’s first electric and autonomous street sweeper. The sweeper consumes less than 15 percent of the energy required by Read More...
Major supermarket chain makes first zero-emissions food delivery in the US
Supermarkets across the US typically use gas-guzzling semi-trucks to stock their grocery supplies. Last week, however, when a heavy truck pulled into an Albertson’s supermarket in Irving, California, there was no diesel exhaust coming out of its tailpipe. The zero-emissions food delivery was Read More...
These "flying" electric boats could save Venice from being engulfed by water
The romantic Italian city of Venice is slowly but surely sinking into the sea. While rising sea levels are partly to blame for this, there is a less commonly-known contributor to this issue called “moto ondoso,” also known as wake pollution. Wake pollution is caused by speeding motorboats Read More...
These sleek autonomous sailboats help scientists understand climate change
Monitoring the health of our oceans is key for understanding how climate change affects our planet — which, in turn, is crucial for devising comprehensive action plans to help us mitigate this growing challenge. In a bid to support our efforts of tackling global warming, California-based Read More...
Reintroduction of wolves reduces vehicle deer collisions in Michigan
Anyone who has gone on a road trip is familiar with the sight of roadkill on the side of the highway, but in some areas, this problem is more pronounced than others. For example, deer were being killed regularly along the roads in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, but that all changed when the state Read More...
This luxury car brand plans to electrify its supercar fleet by 2024
Governments are setting deadlines as early as 2030 to phase out internal combustion vehicles and hit climate goals, so many car manufacturers are hard at work to electrify their fleets. Now one of the most iconic supercars is expected to follow suit in the green energy revolution. As reported by Read More...
Adventure awaits! Blimps may be the future of green air travel
The restrictions on travel this past year have all of us waiting in anticipation for our next vacation. However, all this pent-up excitement is building up alongside growing concerns for the massive carbon footprint of air travel. How can we address both at once? We have written before about how Read More...
Sustainable aircraft design helps to reduce fuel consumption by 70%
The moniker “frequent flyer” used to evoke a certain sense of luxury and adventure, but these days as humanity strives for sustainability, the label provokes unfavorable thoughts of fossil fuels and carbon emissions. Pressured by the escalating climate crisis, the commercial airline industry Read More...
F-150: The most popular pickup truck in America goes electric
The best-selling vehicle in the United States is getting an electric upgrade: On Wednesday, Ford unveiled an all-electric version of North America’s most popular pickup truck, the F-150, marking a milestone for the country’s efforts to put more EVs on the road. Ford F-Series has been a Read More...
Fluorescent dye can help determine when to replace your car's electric motor
The age of the electric vehicle is upon us, but with this new era comes a learning curve as we figure out how electric motors function over time. While many studies show that electric cars require less maintenance than their gas-powered counterparts, they are still prone to wear and Read More...