Lithium Metal Could Enable More Powerful Batteries
Theoretically, lithium metal batteries are lighter, more powerful, longer-lasting. That’s why efforts are being made to stabilize them.
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This Underwater Drone Uses Changing Temperatures To Run And Recharge
Oceanography involves using an underwater drone system. A startup takes advantage of the ocean’s changing temperatures to power the drone.
Renewable Energy Is Now Europe’s Main Source Of Electricity, Beating Fossil Fuels
Fossil fuels have always been the world’s main source of energy, but not until now. In 2020, some European countries have managed to shift to renewable energy as their main sources of electricity, which is an important milestone towards a carbon-free planet. Due to the rampant usage of natural gas and other forms of fossil … Read more
A Dutch Brewery Turns Iron Powder To Clean, Recyclable Fuel
A European brewery has introduced a surprising green fuel alternative by using iron powder as a fuel for its furnace.
Toyota Claims Its Fuel Cell Vehicle Cleans The Air As You Drive
Toyota’s fuel cell vehicle might spell a greener future because it captures harmful air particulates and only produces water as its byproduct.
Vertical Aerospace Gets Pre-Orders From A $2.2 Billion Deal
Vertical Aerospace has won the backing of some big-named aviation companies to finally make urban air travel possible.
Carbon Emissions From New Cars Record An All-Time Low In UK
U.K.’s green efforts seem to be paying off. Hybrid and electric carbon emissions from new cars reached an all-time low last year, according to sources. The problem is that more investments are needed in public transport and charging stations to keep up with the growing demand and stay on track in cutting down emissions by … Read more
UK Startup Develops Pumped Hydro Technology To Turn Hills Into Enormous Batteries
A U.K.-based startup is planning to change the way we store energy. It involves a new system of pumped hydro technology on hills.
England To Be The First Country To Require New Homes And Offices To Include EV Chargers – Perhaps By 2022.
To meet its decarbonization goals, the UK government will introduce legislation that will require newly built homes to include EV chargers.
Future Homes Could Be Made With Mushroom Blocks Instead Of Concrete
Taking care of Mother Earth has always been a hot topic for a few decades now, among environmentalists. Thankfully, research on mushrooms (yeah, you heard it right!) might help contribute to dealing with climate change in the future. Fungi are not only durable but also biodegrade when it’s time to knock them down, which can be a good alternative to concrete or other forms of more polluting materials.