World’s first recycled plastic bike path opens in the Netherlands
A city in the northeastern Netherlands is home to a world premiere: the first pilot bike path made of recycled plastic was opened last week. A second path is set to open in nearby...
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A big step towards a sustainable chemicals industry
Food waste and by-products could make sustainable plastic and energy without petrochemicals, according to German researchers. The discovery has big implications for those seeking new, cost-efficient methods of manufacturing. “We could take a big...
Removing cars from cities offers major health benefits
Cars are not only responsible for high levels of air pollution in cities, but they also prevent urban residents from going outdoors and enjoying their own streets. This in turn worsens the already negative...
Gatwick launches electric car sharing service
The UK’s second busiest airport has teamed up with Bluecity to offer an electric car sharing scheme. Passengers, staff and local residents can reserve and pick up an electric car at Gatwick and return...
Cities should plan now for the arrival of autonomous vehicles
Cities should start making changes today to their infrastructure to prepare for the arrival of autonomous vehicles, according to a new report from Siemens. The industrial group also wants to see urban environments put...
Volvo upcycles ocean plastic with the help of Swiss technology
In the future, every Volvo car will feature plastic parts made from discarded fishing nets or PET bottles. The Swedish carmaker turned to an innovative Swiss technology to show how this can be achieved....
Low-carbon cities promise cleaner air, more jobs and less inequality
A new report from the Coalition for Urban Transitions shows major benefits for governments that direct city infrastructure investments into sustainable projects. The paper The Economic and Social Benefits of Low-Carbon Cities: A Systematic...
Global warming can be limited to 1.5C by changing our behaviour
Global warming can be limited to 1.5°C by dramatically transforming the way we move around, heat and cool our homes, and buy and use devices and appliances in our cities, according to new research...
China plans ‘riskiest ever’ environmental project
A global expert on infrastructure has warned that China’s Belt and Road initiative to crisscross half the Earth with transportation is the riskiest environmental project ever undertaken. China is planning to invest billions of dollars...
Volkswagen tests new transportation concept
Automotive manufacturer Volkswagen has started testing a new transportation concept called Moia. The specially developed electric vehicles operate somewhere between public transport and taxis. In the service provided by Moia, passengers can order a...
World’s largest electric vehicle now in operation
Swiss universities teamed up with Swiss industry partners to build the world’s largest electric truck. The eco-friendly eDumper dump truck is now in operation at a quarry in the Bernese Jura. The world’s largest...
Intelligent components for future power grid
The many challenges of the energy transition require a flexible and reliable power grid, which can accommodate fluctuations in the consumption and production of energy. A key element of this could be the smart...
Electric water taxi to sail on Lake Geneva
French startup SeaBubbles has successfully tested its electric water taxi on Lake Geneva. Resembling a car, the zero emissions boat will soon be equipped with an ABB software and will replace water taxis in...
Tax breaks, incentives leading Europeans to buy cleaner cars
Countries with taxes, subsidies and other incentives that encourage consumers to purchase lower CO2-emitting vehicles have seen a drop in CO2 emissions from new passenger cars, according to new data from the European Environment...
More troubles for Tesla
Tesla is voluntarily recalling around 123,000 vehicles worldwide because of power steering problems. Other problems such as the fatal accident involving a self-driving Model X and slow production times are hurting Tesla’s reputation. John...
Self-driving taxis promise massive energy savings
Replacing a conventional taxi fleet with self-driving electric taxis in a large city like New York would more than halve energy consumption, found a study from the Department of Energy’s Berkeley Lab and UC...
Ford turns to India for electric car solutions
American automotive giant Ford is partnering with India’s Mahindra Group to build electric vehicles and share powertrain technology. The partnership is aimed at consumers in India and emerging markets. The transition towards electric vehicles...
Electric vehicles battery market to reach USD 94 billion
The global electric vehicles battery market is estimated to reach 93.94 billion US dollars by 2026. The demand for electric cars is increasing rapidly, with global stock numbers surpassing two million in 2016. A market research...
Geneva International Motor Show 2018
The 88th edition of the Geneva International Motor Show opened its doors to the general public on March 8, 2018. Although still dominated by strong petrol engines, which tend to bring in the greatest...
UN rideshare app unveiled at Asia-Pacific Clean Air Week
A new UN rideshare app is making its debut at the Asia-Pacific Clean Air Week, which opened on Monday in Bangkok. The app is currently in beta testing phase and will likely be available...
