Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds
Arctic tundra, which has stored carbon for thousands of years, has now become a source of planet-warming pollution.
For BP, car chargers to overtake pumps in profitability race
BP says its fast electric vehicle chargers are on the cusp of becoming more profitable than filling up a petrol car.
Taiwan soon to have more Gogoro electric scooter battery swap stations than gas stations
Electric scooter manufacturer Gogoro is famous for its battery-swapping network of GoStations that extensively covers its native Taiwan. The system has become so popular that it will soon eclipse the number of gas stations on the island nation.
Elon Musk has strong views on hydrogen. Not everyone agrees
Electric vehicles have batteries that need to be charged by plugging the vehicle into a charging point, whereas fuel cell vehicles utilize hydrogen gas and “generate their electricity onboard.”
SEC probes Tesla over whistleblower claims on solar panel defects
The U.S. securities regulator has opened an investigation into Tesla Inc. over a whistleblower complaint that the company failed to properly notify its shareholders and the public of fire risks associated with solar panel system defects over several years, according to a letter from the agency.
Polaris announces full specs for all-electric Ranger XP Kinetic UTV
Last September, Polaris and Zero Motorcycles announced their “rEV’d up” collaborative program, aimed at the development of electric off-road vehicles. The first product to result from that initiative is Polaris’ Ranger XP Kinetic UTV, which can now be reserved for a 2022 delivery.
Electric cars aren’t enough to hit climate targets: we need to develop better public transport too
Transport is responsible for 24% of energy-related carbon emissions worldwide. Half of those emissions are from carrying goods and services, and the other half are from carrying people from A to B – also known as “passenger transport”.
England will be first country to require new homes to include EV chargers
The British government has introduced legislation that will require all newly built homes and offices to feature electric vehicle chargers in England.
Taiwan’s Foxconn shows off three electric vehicle prototypes
Taiwan tech giant Foxconn unveiled its first three electric vehicle prototypes on Monday, underscoring ambitious plans to diversify away from its role of building consumer electronics for Apple Inc and other tech firms.
Ford jolts auto industry with $11.4 billion investment in new electric vehicle, battery plants
“We’re on the cusp of a revolution,” Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford tells NBC Nightly News.
Four ways Extreme E is leaving a positive legacy in Greenland
Ahead of the racing action getting underway in Greenland this weekend (28-29 August), Extreme E has continued its efforts in scientific education and local community Legacy Programmes.
Electric cars and batteries: how will the world produce enough?
Reducing the use of scarce metals — and recycling them — will be key to the world’s transition to electric vehicles.
Nyck de Vries and Mercedes-EQ seal Formula E World Championship titles as Nato wins in Berlin
With 13 drivers in contention heading into the BMW i Berlin E-Prix presented by CBMM Niobium Round 15, and four in with a real strong shout of the title, the scene was set for a frenetic finale, and what we got was peak Formula E.
Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in ‘remarkable’ Scotland rewilding project
‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful meadows, full of wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of bees’
Barbados Completes World’s First ‘Debt-for-Climate’ Swap
Barbados has secured the world’s first “debt-for-climate” swap to finance crucial water and sewage projects that will help the island cope with the destructive impacts of climate change.
Killer whales have found new homes in the Arctic Ocean, potentially reshaping marine ecology
The vast ice sheets that historically kept killer whales out of the Arctic Ocean are melting as the region rapidly warms.
Pollution in Delhi hits record high, cloaking city in smog
India’s capital, Delhi, imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles.
Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest
Danish lawmakers on Monday agreed on a deal to plant one billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest and natural habitats over the next two decades in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage.