Category: environment
Is Big Tech ‘greenwashing’ its environmental responsibilities ahead of COP26?
COP26, the UN’s climate change conference billed as “the world’s last best chance” to prevent the most disastrous effects of global warming, kicks off in Glasgow on Sunday. Delegates from around the world will convene to hammer out another round of emission reduction targets with a goal of achieving “net…
Read MoreWe can make the steel of tomorrow without the fossil fuels of yesteryear
The modern world has grown around steel bones — everything from tools and home appliances to skyscrapers and airplanes use the versatile material in their construction. But the process of making steel is a significant contributor to global warming and climate change. In 2018, reportedly every ton of steel produced…
Read MoreNissan is testing a more efficient way to recycle rare-earth metals from EV motors
Working since 2017 with Tokyo’s Waseda University, Nissan says it has developed and recently started testing a new recycling process that represents a more efficient and cost-effective way of recovering rare-earth metals from electric motors. The process itself involves heating a used motor to 1,400 degrees Celsius (approximately 2,552 degrees…
Read MoreTesla Powerwall owners can sign up to help balance California’s energy grid
Tesla has launched a new program that will allow Powerwall owners to kick power back to the grid in times of high usage. The "Tesla Virtual Power Plant" is now entering a beta phase, letting customers sign up, albeit without any compensation for the time being. When it first announced…
Read MoreBentley’s Flying Spur Hybrid can travel 25 miles in EV mode
After announcing a shift to hybrid and fully electric cars by 2026, Bentley has begun showcasing the existing vehicles getting an eco-friendly makeover. Following the Bentayga Hybrid SUV, the spotlight is now on the more powerful Flying Spur sedan. Bentley's second plug-in hybrid features a 410 break horsepower (bhp) 2.9-liter…
Read MoreCanada will invest billions to electrify mass transit
Mass transit isn't getting much use during the pandemic, but Canada wants to be sure it's eco-friendly when the crisis is over. The Canadian government plans to invest $2.75 billion CAD (about $2.17 billion US) into electrifying mass transit… Source
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