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Overcoming Infrastructure Barriers for Hydrogen-Powered Flights

While electric and hybrid vehicles are making transportation greener, other sectors like aviation continue to contribute significantly to CO2 emissions. Researchers are exploring hydrogen-powered airplanes as a potential solution.

4 Nov 2024

Assessing the Environmental Impact of AI

Researchers from Zhejiang University and Nankai University conducted a comprehensive assessment of carbon emissions from AI systems, published in Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering.

4 Nov 2024

Optimizing EV Charging Station Placement for Maximum Efficiency

Cornell engineers have developed a model to optimize the placement of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, aiming to balance driver convenience with investor profitability. The study was published in Applied Energy.

1 Nov 2024

University of Kansas and Avium Partner to Advance Hydrogen Technology

The University of Kansas and Avium, a startup company started by researchers from KU’s School of Engineering, are working to lower the cost of clean hydrogen with $5 million from the US Department of Energy.

30 Oct 2024

KAIST’s Breakthrough in Safe Green Hydrogen Production

KAIST researchers have created an innovative hydrogen production system addressing green hydrogen generation challenges.

24 Oct 2024

Transforming CO2 into Sustainable Fuels While Conserving Water

Scientists are developing new technologies that can transform CO2 into sustainable aviation fuels, but the technologies use a lot of water. Argonne's new tool can assess and help minimize the impact of these technologies on local freshwater resources.

24 Oct 2024

New European Project to Increase Wind Turbine Blades' Circularity

The REWIND research project will also implement new methods of composite recycling and repurposing for the construction and automotive industries. AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, is the coordinator of this res...

From AIMPLAS 21 Oct 2024

2024 State of the Climate Report Highlights Urgent Need for Action

A paper recently published in BioScience presented the 2024 State of the Climate Report, highlighting the planet's worsening condition due to climate change.

21 Oct 2024

Beam Global Launches Innovative Water Desalination and E-Mobility System

Beam Global, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of transportation and energy security, today announced the official launch of the BeamWell™ water desalination and e-mobility delivery system.

18 Oct 2024