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Fossil Free Solar Cars in the World's Longest Student Race

Bridgestone World Solar Challenge is a 3,000-kilometer long race in Australia with the aim of driving the development of new sustainable solar-powered vehicles forward. Students from universities all over the world participate.

From Lesjöfors AB 20 Nov 2019

Study Promotes Reintroduction of Airships to Help Reduce Carbon Emissions

Reintroducing airships into the global transportation-mix could help reduce the transport sector’s carbon emissions and play a role in forming a sustainable hydrogen-based economy.

5 Aug 2019

Researchers Develop Concept to Slash Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Long-Haul Trucks

Long-haul trucks with electric motors combined with gas-alcohol engines could slash pollution levels and greenhouse gases.

9 Apr 2019

New Breakthrough Technology Could Advance Wind Turbines and Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Argonne National Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has invented a novel technology that could help fuel the country’s shift from gas-powered vehicles to hybrid and electric power more quickly, at lower cost, and in a more environmentally friendly manner.

21 Jan 2019

Hydrogen Fuel Cells Play a Crucial Role in Boosting Clean Energy Economy

The “clean energy economy” is yet to experience a steady growth as it always seems to be a few steps away but never quite here. Fossil fuel inputs are still used to deliver most energy for heating and cooling, transportation and manufacturing.

1 Jun 2017

MIT Energy Initiative Launches New Study “Mobility of the Future”

“Mobility of the Future” study examines how developments in technology, fuel, infrastructure, policy, and consumer preference will drive transportation changes.

11 Apr 2017

Efficient Drivetrains Delivers First of Six Plug-in-Hybrid Electric Armored Vehicles to Sectran Security

Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. (EDI), a global leader in advanced high-efficiency zero emissions hybrid and electric vehicle drivetrain solutions announced today that it has delivered the first of six Plug-in-Hybrid Electric Armored vehicles to Sectran Security.

7 Apr 2017

New Project Demonstrates Benefits of Using Oxygen-Based Ceramic Fuel Cell as Part of Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Today the Ascend Energy team in the Sacramento area in collaboration with fuel cell manufacturer Atrex Energy released the results of their joint project to demonstrate the benefits of using an oxygen-based ceramic fuel cell as part of a hybrid electric vehicle to save money, reduce fuel use, and eliminate air pollution.

30 Mar 2017

New Technology Could Lead to Greener and More Efficient Construction Vehicles

Construction vehicles could become more efficient and environmentally-friendly, thanks to new technology developed by WMG at the University of Warwick.

25 Nov 2016

Survey Reveals Common Plug-In Hybrid User Trends

Battery electric vehicles provide better energy efficiency, less pollution and greenhouse gas emissions over vehicles powered by fossil fuels. Plug-in hybrid vehicles are in a mid-position - they are capable of extended driving in electric mode with electricity generated from the grid or the use of fossil fuel in an inner combustion engine.

17 Aug 2016