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, […]
The Palestinian entrepreneur bringing power to Gaza
“When Palestinian entrepreneur Majd Mashharawi left Gaza for the first time in 2017, she counted herself lucky to be among a small minority able to get away […]
Can the world run on renewables? Yes, by 2050 Stanford researchers say.
“The extensive study analyzed the 139 countries that are responsible for 99 percent of global carbon emissions. Overall, the researchers found that the planet should […]
3D Printing Will Power the New Space Race
” Whereas the last space race was powered by ideology and meant to declare the superiority of one economic system over the other; this one […]
This green cement company says its product can cut carbon dioxide emissions by up to 70%
“Since 2007, Schuler and his team have been working to create a green cement to reduce the amount of CO2 the material releases into the […]
Not Book Smart but Street Smart: What Is a Smart City?
” New technology such as the Internet of Things (IoT)—a networking capability that allows data to be sent to and received from objects and devices—is […]
[VIDEO] Tesla Model 3 earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+, highest possible safety award
“The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has announced that the Tesla Model 3 has won its highest safety award, Top Safety Pick+, after achieving “good” ratings across the […]
Hot Springs, Arkansas is Switching Over to 100 Solar Energy
“The city of Hot Springs, Arkansas has announced plans to switch to 100 percent solar energy. According to KATV, City Manager Bill Burrough says the […]
Minnesota wind-solar hybrid project could be new frontier for renewable energy
“The wind turbine and small solar array planted in a cornfield near this northwestern Minnesota town look modest. But the hybrid power plant could be […]
[VIDEO] FarmWise raises $14.5M Series A for sustainable robotic farming
“FarmWise Labs Inc., which is building adaptive robots for agriculture, has raised $14.5 million in a Series A round. The company’s stated goal is to […]
Giant Fans Will Soon Suck CO2 out of the Atmosphere and Turn It into Fuel
“While some may associate CO2 pollution mainly with industrial plants and giant chimneys releasing the gas into the atmosphere, the reality is that emissions from the […]
IKEA is investing $2.8 billion in renewable energy infrastructure
“The world’s largest furniture company is determined to go off-grid, and it’s developing an affordable solar energy program to convince you to do the same. […]
Outdoor recreation is growing faster than the overall U.S. economy, government report finds
“Once again, the government considered the outdoor recreation economy a significant part of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product, this time breaking out statistics in each […]
Daimler stops developing internal combustion engines to focus on electric cars
“After reigning in the auto industry as the powertrain of choice for a century, the internal combustion engine is finally dying. Now even Daimler says […]
New “Metallic Wood” Could Lead to Super-Light Cars
“Researchers have created a “metallic wood” that’s as strong as titanium, but light enough to float in water. Right now, they can only produce a […]
Blockchain Being Used to Turn Ocean Plastic Waste Into Eco-Fabrics
“Dutch company Waste2Wear says it has created the world’s first collection of recycled fabrics, made from ocean plastics, that can be traced via blockchain. The eco-friendly […]
Solar and Wind Power So Cheap They’re Outgrowing Subsidies
“For years, wind and solar power were derided as boondoggles. They were too expensive, the argument went, to build without government handouts. Today, renewable energy […]
Google to invest record-breaking amount in renewable energy
” Google today announced its intention to spend more than $2 billion in new renewable energy infrastructure across the US, South America and Europe. The 1,600-megawatt package […]
Hello From the Year 2050. We Avoided the Worst of Climate Change — But Everything Is Different
“Let’s imagine for a moment that we’ve reached the middle of the century. It’s 2050, and we have a moment to reflect—the climate fight remains […]
[VIDEO] Copenhagen: COBOD 3D Prints European Building Again in Just Three Days
” A construction company originally created as a spinoff from Denmark’s 3D Printhuset to handle customer demand for 3D printing construction activities and the BOD2 3D printer, COBOD (Construction Building […]
Los Angeles says “Yes” to the cheapest solar plus storage in the USA
” Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a power purchase agreement (PPA) with 8minute Solar Energy […]
The Future Of Hydrogen Cars
“Bosch, the world’s largest automotive supplier, recently invested in hydrogen truck manufacturer Nikola and began work on hydrogen components despite staying out of the hydrogen […]
Solar energy added more capacity worldwide than any other form of power over the past 10 years
“The “Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2019,” commissioned by the United Nations Environment’s economy division, paints a bright picture for the future of renewables. […]
Electric Car Charge Posts To Be Installed In Every New Home In England
“What comes to your mind when buying a new home? Or even renting a new home? Location is definitely important. Do you want to be […]
National Farmers’ Union unveils vision for net zero emissions by 2040
“The National Farmers’ Union has today unveiled its plan to deliver its pledge of net zero emissions across the sector by 2040. The 12-page blueprint sees farmers […]
[VIDEO] IOTA is a project that remains at the bleeding edge Internet of Things technology
Coin Bureau’s review of IOTA’s Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), the next generation of blockchain tech being designed specifically for the Internet of Things (IoT) economy.