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.
The electric vehicle market now has more options than ever for prospective buyers
While it may seem daunting to invest in an electric car, it's never been easier to find an EV that fits your needs and the needs of the planet, as more and more automakers come out with new clean models. We shared a story a couple of weeks ago about how Volkswagen is releasing an electric Read More...
You will soon be able to drive this electric car on a monthly subscription basis
With the electric vehicle market expanding at a steady pace, drivers now have a considerably wider range of electric cars to choose from. But what if people are hesitant to buy this expensive new technology? Well, Los Angeles-based car startup Canoo seems to have the answer: a subscription-only Read More...
Maryland inaugurates first gas station to redesign itself into an EV charging point
Sick and tired with the way fossil fuel companies structure contracts with gas stations, a gas station owner by the name of Depeswar Doley did something drastic: he waved goodbye to these companies and converted his gas station in Maryland into the first EV-only fueling station. In a state with Read More...
Lime is incentivizing its contracted employees to scoot into renewables
If you live in an urban area or college town, you’ve likely seen fleets of electric scooters popping up on your sidewalks. These fun and convenient scooters have a carbon footprint of less than half the size of cars, but one company is working to make this footprint into a toeprint. The most Read More...
Dutch airline KLM will replace short-haul flight with rail service to cut emissions
It’s as straightforward as that: flying less is essential to curbing the aviation industry’s heavy carbon footprint. And, while sometimes there are no ways around it, replacing short-haul flight operations with other means of transportation can have a significant positive impact on the Read More...
Honda will power 60 percent of its US energy needs from renewables
As we have recently seen the likes of IKEA and Google pouring a significant amount of money into renewables to decarbonize their businesses, car manufacturer Honda has recently made the largest single purchase of solar and wind power by any automaker. Seeking to slash carbon dioxide emissions Read More...
Amazon orders 100,000 electric delivery vans as part of its climate commitment
In a move that’s expected to make its business practices more climate-friendly, e-commerce giant Amazon announced that it will order 100,000 fully electric vans from Rivian, an electric car startup. The electric delivery vans are to be delivered starting in 2021, with 10,000 of them in service Read More...
Daimler says bye to the internal combustion engine to focus on electric cars
After reigning in the auto industry as the powertrain of choice for a century, the internal combustion engine is finally dying. The beginning of the end is marked by the recent decision of German automotive company, Daimler, to stop developing internal combustion engines as part of its efforts Read More...
25k Protestors Demand Change from Automakers in Frankfurt
Protests alone don't create solutions. Protests with highly organized, coordinated efforts, with effective demands and a message clearly delivered can be the start of something good. That's exactly what happened at Frankfurt's International Motor Show (IAA). In a coordinated effort to demand an Read More...
New showdown heating up between oil industry and the electric car
Would you consider buying an electric car if you saw more charging stations around your neighborhood? Utility companies and environmental groups hope the answer is yes. Pushing for the expansion of electric vehicle charging stations would mean these cars could drive longer distances and become more Read More...