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Carmakers Among Key Opponents of Climate Action
Global carmakers are among the leading opponents of action on the climate crisis, according to exclusive analysis of the way major corporations frustrate or undermine initiatives to cut greenhouse gases.The research for...
Tesla Scouting New Factory Locations in Germany
German newspaper Rheinische Post reported on August 25 that representatives from Tesla have been scouting locations for a possible European factory in the state of North Rhine–Westphalia, which is located in western...
ABB Azipod® Takes Marine Propulsion to the North Pole and Beyond
Norwegian Coast Guard’s vessel KV Svalbard has become the first ever Azipod®-powered ship to reach the North Pole, in another milestone for ABB's leadership in sustainable marine propulsion technology.With its advanced technology,...
Why Is a Tesla So Hard To Steal?
Many claim Tesla makes some of the most popular cars in the world, but if that were true, why doesn’t anyone want to steal them?According to the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI),...
Greta Thunberg to Sail Across Atlantic for UN Climate Summits
Greta Thunberg is to sail across the Atlantic in a high-speed racing yacht next month to attend UN climate summits in the US and Chile as part of a sabbatical year the...
Germany Installs Cables over a Highway to Power Hybrid Trucks
A stretch of a prominent Germany highway just got a high-tech upgrade: overhead power lines — like the ones you only see over rail tracks — that can power hybrid trucks.
The German...
France Will Hike Air Fares to Fight Climate Change
A new 'eco tax' will raise money for less polluting modes of transportation.
France announced on 9th July that it will introduce an 'eco tax' on all flights originating within the country. The amount...
Powering Electric Vehicles in Egypt with ABB Fast Chargers
ABB’s supply of direct current (DC) fast chargers is bolstering e-mobility in Egypt, creating the future of sustainable transportation.
ABB is suppling 20 Terra 53 multi-standard DC fast chargers that are being installed...
The Honda e Electric Car Is Cute, Practical and Efficient. It Will Never Sell in America
The Honda e electric car is a perfect example of a car nobody in America wants. It is not faster than a speeding bullet. It cannot leap tall buildings in a single bound. It...
UK Accused of Ignoring Obligations on Aviation Emissions
The UK and other EU governments are in breach of international obligations by failing to be open about their policies to tackle emissions from aviation, a coalition of NGOs has said.The group...
Cobalt Production ‘Must Nearly Double to Enable Required EV Growth’
Cobalt production needs to nearly double to make and charge enough electric vehicles (EVs) for the UK to meet its 2050 climate targets.That’s according to a letter co-authored by the Natural History...
What’s the Cheapest Country to Run an EV?
What’s the cheapest country to run an electric vehicle (EV)?A new set of statistics calculated by Compare the Market suggests it might be the South American nation of Chile, where it costs...
UK’s EV Charging Sites ‘Now Outnumber Petrol Stations’
Public electric vehicle (EV) charging locations now outnumber petrol stations across the UK.New data from charging point locator service Zap-Map shows that as of the 22nd of May, the country was home...
Finnish Bus Operator Introduces Voluntary Surcharge for Greener Transport
Finnish bus service provider Savonlinja has announced it is introducing a voluntary surcharge on the ticket price for customers for low-emission journeys.Called Green Travel, it is being launched in partnership with Neste...
Mercedes-Benz Targets Carbon Neutral Fleet by 2039
Mercedes-Benz has set a target to ensure its new passenger car fleet is carbon neutral by 2039.
It has also committed to ensure plug-in hybrids or all-electric vehicles (EVs) make up more than...
US Awards Nearly $10m to Clean Up Polluting School Buses
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded more than $9.3 million (£7.1m) to replace 473 old and polluting diesel school buses.The new funding will be spread across 145 school bus fleets...
