The electric vehicle transition isn’t all butterflies and rainbows
Electric vehicles are often more expensive than their internal combustion engine counterparts, making them less accessible to the average consumer.
Saudi Aramco invests in ammonia-powered transportation
The company specializing in the new fuel tech, Brooklyn-based Amogy, is one of the leaders in ammonia-based alternative fuels.
Asia’s offshore wind farms are facing major challenges
A shortage of ships to transfer the massive wind turbines to their locations from shore to sea has been a pitfall of the continent’s green energy project.
Boeing’s 747 jumbo jets have been taken off the line
The plane model will no longer be built as more fuel-efficient planes with only two engines instead of four have become the new standard.
While most companies are pledging net-zero goals, less than half have made operational changes
To ensure companies follow through on their net-zero emissions goals, it may be necessary to increase investment in low-carbon technology, implement government regulations, and increase public pressure on companies to act.
Norway just hit the seabed jackpot
While Norway is already a major oil and gas exporter on the global stage, a Norwegian team of researchers from the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) just discovered a new wealth of resources off the coast.
Maersk North America is leaning into the electric trend
Maersk North America provides a range of shipping and logistics services to customers, including ocean transportation, intermodal transport, and supply chain management solutions.
Mid-level managers are critical for achieving net-zero emissions
Mid-level operations managers play a crucial role in reaching net-zero emissions because they are responsible for managing and coordinating the day-to-day operations of a company, including supply chain, logistics, production, and distribution.
Consumers are willing to wait for sustainably delivered goods, according to survey
Overall, consumers may be willing to delay e-commerce delivery in favor of sustainability because they believe it is the right thing to do, and they see it as a way to support companies that are working to reduce their environmental impact.
Transitioning to clean energy means more dependence on China
Countries that are pivoting to cleaner energy sources, such as wind and solar power, often have to depend more on China for the necessary technology and equipment because China is a leading producer of these technologies and has a well-established industry for renewable energy.
Biden’s fighting climate change, one household at a time
Meeting the United States’ goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 will require Americans at home to begin buying more electric cars and installing more solar panels.
Shipping companies are still waiting on “green solutions” for emissions
Shipping accounts for nearly 90% of world trade and accounts for nearly 3% of the world’s CO2 emissions - and it wants solutions.
Denver, CO welcomes new Hertz-sponsored EV-charging infrastructure
Plans to build more public EV chargers are officially in place as the rental car company prepares to add more than 5,000 electric vehicles to its fleet in the mile-high city.
Is underwater ocean life at risk as renewable energy comes into focus?
Deep sea mining is an area of focus for renewable energy sources because of the potential for extracting valuable minerals and metals from the ocean floor.
While America’s intentions may be good, fossil fuels aren’t going away anytime soon
Not just globally, but domestically as well.
Denmark’s southern islands welcome a record-breaking all-electric ferry
The Ellen ferry transversed the 22-nautical-mile route to make history with the world cruise record for an all-electric ferry.
Zero emissions? Zero fares? Welcome to the new public transit movement
Washington D.C. is the latest city to adopt a zero-fare program for its public transit riders, following similar moves in Denver, Colorado, San Francisco, California, and Boston, Massachusetts.
Even the dairy industry is getting in on the electric big rig hype
California dairy farm Rockview Farms in Downey has introduced two new Volvo electric trucks into its fleet to assist the farm in supporting nearby customers.
Toyota’s new gig: meeting sustainability goals by converting old models into EVs
Why throw blueprints away, right? Chief Executive Akio Toyoda spoke of the company’s accelerated plan to meet sustainable vehicle goals by replacing the innards of vehicles already being manufactured in their factories.
White House releases decarbonization plan for domestic and international transportation sector
The Biden Administration’s Departments of Energy, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and the Environmental Protection Agency have joined forces to release a blueprint for the transportation sector.