Whether it’s a concern for the environment or the increasing cost of fuel, more and more people are seeing the hybrid vehicle as a viable option. Hybrid cars are appealing because they pair a gasoline engine with one or more electric motors to achieve higher fuel efficiency and extremely low emissions. More: continued here

The electric car was killed off a few years ago by the big car companies. You can read all about that here. Just leave it to good old ingenuity and stick to it ness for things to get done in this country. The electric car went away but now due to some hard work and dedication some folks have taken …

Saildrone, the global leader in maritime autonomy, today announced it is establishing a European subsidiary in Denmark, to address the urgent need for maritime domain awareness in European waters. Announced at the Maritime Industry Symposium at the Danish Embassy in Washington, DC, Saildrone Denmark will be a European entity, based in Copenhagen, Denmark. This strategic expansion reflects Saildrone’s commitment to …

Electric cars are becoming more popular each year. This is especially true as gas prices continue to rise and governments offer more incentives for people to switch to more environmentally conscious means of transportation. However, while electric cars aren’t a fresh concept like they were several years ago, does that mean that electric cars are now becoming more affordable? In …

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a long, hard adventure for most of us. Many have struggled with balancing changes in work, children’s schooling, and caring for family that we never saw coming. Fortunately, many experts agree that across the U.S. we appear to be rounding a corner. With more people getting vaccinated every day we are finally seeing a general …

The green technological movement is improving various industries. Since Tesla revolutionized the automobile market, the transportation sector began transitioning away from its fossil fuel reliance. The shift promoted eco-consumerism values, forming new production and sourcing standards. Vehicles without tailpipe emissions significantly reduce atmospheric degradation. We may additionally limit air pollution by enhancing the energy grid’s sustainability. Device enhancements, customer values, …

Blink Sells or Deploys 539 EV Charging Stations Across 24 States and 4 Countries During Summer Covid-19 Lockdown New Equipment Installations Expand the Company’s Footprint in Major and Emerging EV Markets Miami Beach, FL, Sept. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK, BLNKW) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading owner and operator of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment …

There’s a silver lining to the pandemic: the worldwide quarantine measures that have shut or slowed down production, travel, and the way people commuted daily have helped the environment recover. The change in the daily habits of companies and individuals means that air quality has improved and wildlife has started roaming freely in places they never dared to venture before.  …

We make daily choices that affect the environment, the climate, and living species. Everything from what we choose to eat to how many kids we decide to have to what we buy has repercussions.  There’s a lot we can do to reduce our environmental footprint. And some of the smallest changes in our sustainability practices can create the biggest impact. …

We’ve all heard the stories. The global temperature is rising. The polar ice caps are melting. Storms are worsening. And we’ve seen the casualties. Fourteen lives lost in Tennessee. Nearly 90 dead in California. More than 1 billion animals taken in Australia. All the victims of voracious wildfires fed by an increasingly parched earth. It seems that no one and …

Climate change activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Greta Thunberg has made headlines for eschewing flying in jets to help reduce her carbon footprint. In 2019, she sailed across the Atlantic from New York rather than fly home to Sweden. Like many forms of transportation, airplanes emit the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide as they wing overhead. Airplanes emitted nearly 1 …

Over 100 Clean Trucks Powered By Renewable Fuel Now Operate At The Ports Of Long Beach And Los Angeles NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – October 29, 2019 –Meeting the challenge to clean up some of the most polluted air in the country, Southern California has hit a new milestone with over 100 trucks outfitted with the cleanest ultra low-NOx engines available now …

Despite public concern about automation and its role in the workforce, its benefits have been well documented. Along with lower operating costs, more efficient output, and greater worker safety, it can also improve energy efficiency. Automation has proven to be a great asset to world threats like climate change and diminishing resources. At the very least, automated machines distribute energy …

ZF Equips Fuel Cell Bus with Electric Drive System First application of ZF’s AxTrax AVE electric portal axle in a fuel cell configuration by ADL ZF delivers a system solution for optimal performance New prototype bus performs impressively during field testing Friedrichshafen/Larbert, Scotland. The British bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis Ltd. (ADL) is expanding its product line, adding a double-decker model …

As our natural resources continue to dwindle and the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent, individuals and businesses alike are beginning to focus on sustainability in greater numbers. By reducing emissions, diverting waste from landfills, and harnessing new, sustainable forms of technology, we may be able to better ensure humanity’s survival into the future. But the concept of sustainability …

National Battery Day is February 18; Capitol Hill Briefing, New Video, Infographics Highlight Great Need for Batteries in Green Energy, Low-Carbon Transportation Getting charged up about National Battery Day February 18, requires no batteries at all. Around the world, the need has never been greater for innovative storage solutions, especially advanced lead batteries. They have a 150-year proven track record …

Everyone knows that driving has a substantial negative impact on the environment. The average passenger car emits a number of pollutants including carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. All of these negatively impact our environment and our health.   Unfortunately, for many of us, there are not many reasonable alternatives to driving daily to get to work or …

ZF Electrifies Buses in London and the U.S. Enabling Zero-Emission City Driving ZF’s electric drive axle for London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) 31 locally emission-free double-decker buses will be equipped with electric portal axles from ZF Additional orders for several U.S. cities Friedrichshafen. ZF is highlighting two market successes for its tried-and-tested AxTrax AVE electric portal axle. Firstly, 31 of …

What better way to get close to nature and have an adventurous, sustainable weekend than to go camping? Getting out into the wild, sleeping under the stars, and hiking through the hills carries a certain pleasure hard to get anywhere else. However, sometimes it’s nice to be able to bring modern technology with you when you go camping. Fortunately, advancements …

PBES Lithium Energy Storage Selected for new HH Ferries Contract Norwegian/Canadian PBES awarded supply contract for words largest battery-­?powered ferries  Plan B Energy Storage (PBES) today announced the energy storage supply contract for the two largest battery-­?powered ferries in the world. Each of the two Scandlines Helsingborg-­?Helsingör ferries will have 4.16 MWh batteries to provide power for primary propulsion. The …