Microsoft experimented with a 4-day workweek, and productivity jumped by 40%
An experiment that involved reducing the workweek by one day led to a 40% boost in productivity in a Microsoft subsidiary in Japan, the technology giant […]
Study shows where global renewable energy investments have greatest benefits
A new study finds that the amount of climate and health benefits achieved from renewable energy depends on the country where it is installed. Countries […]
Tesla Model 3 Performance’s 0-60 mph acceleration dips below 3 seconds after software update
Tesla Model 3 Performance vehicles are getting faster 0-60 mph acceleration through the latest power optimization software update. There are now reports that the Model […]
Power to the people: how suburban solar could become the Uber of the energy grid
Power to the people might remain a political pipe dream, but changes taking place in the energy market across Australia are making suburban homeowners the […]
Scientists developing ‘smart toilet’ to collect health data
A team of scientists at the Morgridge Institute for Research at UW-Madison is working to develop a smart toilet. “Some people think we’re crazy,” said […]
Secretive Bill Gates-backed solar startup announces major breakthrough
“Heliogen is a startup that wants to “replace fuels with sunlight.” And the Bill Gates-backed solar startup, which has flown under the radar until today, has […]
Nuclear fusion is ‘a question of when, not if’
The prospects for developing nuclear fusion as a feasible source of energy have significantly improved, say experts. The UK government has recently announced an investment […]
VW breaks ground on massive Tennessee EV plant, dubbed a “magic moment” by CEO
Volkswagen breaks ground Wednesday on its Tennessee plant that will produce two battery-powered cars, according to Reuters. Plans for the $800 million investment in the Chattanooga plant were […]
How a ‘Smart Supermarket’ could do away with plastic packaging
A hopeful report by Greenpeace envisions a future where supermarkets have gotten rid of superfluous waste. The supermarket of the future will use smart technology […]
Seoul is putting solar on all public buildings and 1 million homes
In Seoul, South Korea, every public building and 1 million homes will have solar panels by 2022. South Korea, the world’s fourth-largest coal importer, is […]
Green jobs now employ 10x more people than fossil fuel
“According to a pair of economic researchers in the United Kingdom, the United States green economy now employs 10 times more people than the fossil fuel industry. […]
Zero carbon “mini digital city” to begin construction
“When you think of sustainable cities, Las Vegas is not usually the first place that comes to mind. However, the City of Lights is hoping […]
By 2028 Distributed Energy Storage Integrated with Wind and Solar Will Increase by 2,000%
“Distributed Energy Storage Systems (DESS) is an answer to making energy from wind, solar, and other intermittent renewable sources viable. Whether managed over a national […]
The energy revolution is already here
“For the longest time, the prevailing narrative about renewable energy featured clumsy technologies, high costs, and burdensome subsidies. In the absence of strict mandates and […]
BMW, General Motors, Ford to Start Testing Blockchain Payments in Cars
“Five major automakers — BMW, General Motors, Ford, Renault and Honda — will start testing a blockchain car identification and payment system next month in […]
Winnebago says people are ‘hungry’ for electric RVs, invests in electric powertrains
“Winnebago is listening to its customers who they say are ‘hungry’ for electric recreational vehicles and they have invested in an electric powertrain company. Last […]
Artificial intelligence to create 133 million jobs globally: Report
“The uptake of artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to create 133 million new jobs globally and “drastically change” the UK job market in the coming […]
24-Hour Solar Energy: Molten Salt Makes It Possible, and Prices Are Falling Fast
“The first thing you see of the Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Facility, and you can be miles away, is a light so bright you can’t […]
Predicting fruit harvest with drones and artificial intelligence
“Outfield Technologies is a Cambridge-based agri-tech start-up company which uses drones and artificial intelligence, to help fruit growers maximise their harvest from orchard crops. Outfield […]
UK renewables out-generate fossil fuels for an entire quarter
“” The third quarter of 2019 saw the UK’s renewable generation pass that of fossil fuels for the first time, according to an analysis by the climate […]
The CEO of KLM predicts that the first commercial electric airplane will arrive in 15 to 20 years
“CEO of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Pieter Elbers thinks we should see electric airplanes on commercial flights within the next 15 to 20 years. When […]
How the U.S. power grid is evolving to handle solar and wind
“Renewable energy is on the rise. Roughly 15 percent of the electricity generated in the United States comes from renewable sources such as wind, solar, […]
Exclusive: Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard talks about the sustainability myth, the problem with Amazon—and why it’s not too late to save the planet
““You want the truth? It’s hopeless. It’s completely hopeless.” That’s what Patagonia founder and chairman Yvon Chouinard told the L.A. Times about the plight of the earth […]
Researchers design a solution for traffic management that helps reduce jams and pollution in cities
” A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the Université Paul Sabatier-Toulouse III (France) have developed a system that is […]
Advancements Produce Energy-Positive Electric Vehicles – In New Zealand, a solar boat produces enough extra energy to power three homes.
“Researchers at IDTechEx recently unveiled their report entitled Solar Cars, Buses, Trucks, Trains 2020-2030. The report offers perspective on how a number of transportation technologies are […]
The rise and rise of service robots
” The global demand for service robots is on a significant rise. Global companies are now increasingly adopting logistic systems as well as inspection and […]
Ford announces launch of largest electric vehicle charging network in the US
“Ford doesn’t currently offer any electric vehicles, but it announced Thursday that, once it does, it will offer the largest North American network of electric […]
The company behind the world’s first subscription-based electric vehicle says it’s so good, it will lead to a ‘post-SUV era’
“Canoo, a Los Angeles-based company, has unveiled its eponymous flagship vehicle: the world’s first subscription-only electric vehicle. The carmaker decided to make their vehicles a one-month payment […]
A California City Tested Universal Basic Income. Here’s How Recipients Spent the $500 in Free Money
“The first data from an experiment in a California city where needy people get $500 a month from the government shows they spend most of […]
Soil-less & Vertical, This Style of Farming Will Reduce Water Usage By 95%!
“A silent but new revolution is taking place in the agricultural sector. In prehistoric days, especially in the Neolithic age, human beings started farming. Later, in […]
This Non-Profit Is Fighting Global Poverty with Blockchain and Chocolate
“According to a report published by Fast Company on October 7, 2019, Netherlands-based FairChain Foundation, in association with the United Nations Development Programme, has launched a blockchain pilot to […]
The Green Revolution Spreading Across Our Rooftops
“When David Michaels moved to Chicago this year, he chose the Emme apartment building in part because of the third-floor green roof, which has a […]
Soon Your Tesla Will Fart You can also make the horn sound like goats and coconuts, says Elon Musk
” Tesla CEO Elon Musk has teased on Twitter that the company’s cars will soon allow for a wide variety of horn and movement sounds, […]
Marie Langer to focus on sustainability of 3D printing as new CEO of EOS
“Leading German 3D printer OEM EOS has appointed a new CEO. Effective immediately, Marie Langer, the daughter of company founder Dr. Hans Langer, will assume leadership of […]
Scientists devise method of harvesting electricity from slight differences in air temperature. New tech promises 3x the generation of equivalent solar panels.
“Today’s energy-hungry global society is struggling with how to mitigate the effects of man-made climate change, and under what conditions of voluntary/coercive adaptation. Present fossil […]
First fully rechargeable carbon dioxide battery is seven times more efficient than lithium-ion and carbon neutral
“Lithium-carbon dioxide batteries are attractive energy storage systems because they have a specific energy density that is more than seven times greater than commonly used […]
Future intent: Would you let an automated car do the driving?
“Would you be comfortable taking a nap in the driver’s seat while your fully automated car did the driving? QUT researchers in Brisbane, Australia, have […]
French Entrepreneur Creates Light Without Electricity
“Participating in a student design competition with the theme biology was Sandra Rey, 29. She got to watch videos on YouTube about bioluminescent sea creatures when she believed […]
$2 million study looks at hyperloop – 700 mph transit – that would cross Pennsylvania
“Will a hyperloop work in Pennsylvania? That’s the question officials from legislative and executive branches, statewide agencies, organizations and departments, as well as a handful […]
NASA Testing Fully Electric Plane, Will Publish Findings to Push Industry Forward
“NASA is moving to become more environmentally friendly with electrical vehicles, taking a cue from Tesla and other companies looking to do the same. More […]
UPS introduces hybrid, long-range trucks that change modes based on where they are
” UPS is introducing 15 new vehicles to its U.K. fleet that offer extended driving range versus traditional EVs, but that are also capable of […]
Samsung Prepares to Unleash Blockchain Strategy at Annual California Developer Conference
According to a press release by BusinessKorea, September 2, 2019, Samsung Electronics will present its blockchain corporate strategy in October at the annual Samsung Developer Conference 2019 in San […]
Volkswagen’s electric future is quickly taking shape
“The world’s biggest carmaker announced Friday that it had struck a deal with Sweden’s Northvolt to build a giant battery factory in Germany. It also […]
Power Ledger Launches DLT Platform to Foster Clean Energy Monetization
In a blog post on September 9, 2019, Power Ledger (POWR), an Australian energy trading software company and distributed ledger technology (DLT) project, announced that it […]
A Swiss house built by robots promises to revolutionize the construction industry
“Erecting a new building ranks among the most inefficient, polluting activities humans undertake. The construction sector is responsible for nearly 40% of the world’s total […]
It looks like Tesla just developed a million-mile battery
” Tesla seems to have made good on CEO Elon Musk’s promise from earlier this year to develop an electric-vehicle battery with a lifespan of […]
Vertico Constructs Optimized Footbridge Using 3D Concrete Printing
“Vertico, a Netherlands-based 3D concrete printing specialist, has collaborated with the University of Ghent to 3D print an optimized and material efficient footbridge. The firm minimized the […]
Wind Power to Surpass Coal in Texas in 2020
“Wind is projected to outpace coal as a power generation source in Texas in 2020. Per a Bloomberg report, Rystad Energy recently forecast that wind […]
First gas station in America to ditch oil for 100% electric vehicle charging opens in Maryland
“The first gas station in the U.S. that has been completely transitioned from a petroleum station to exclusively charging EVs opened Thursday in Takoma Park, […]