Alternative and sustainable energy
It’s now cheaper to switch from coal to renewables instead of coal to gas, report shows
Power workers inspect photovoltaic power generation facilities at a 35-MEGAwatt “fish-light complementary” photovoltaic power station in Binhai New Area, Haian City, East China’s Jiangsu Province, on March 15, 2022. Costfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images Record-high coal and gas prices have been pushing prices higher for consumers and businesses alike, but there could be […]
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After Toyota’s Mirai, the Japanese auto giant zeroes in on buses and heavy-duty trucks
One of Toyota’s Sora busess photographed in Japan on Nov. 5, 2021. Toyota started working on the development of fuel-cell vehicles back in 1992. Korekore | Istock Editorial | Getty Images Toyota Motor Europe, CaetanoBus and Air Liquide have signed an agreement related to the development of hydrogen-based transport options, as the race to develop […]
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A huge tidal power testing facility is looking to simulate decades of harsh sea conditions
An image of the £4.6 million FastBlade facility. Scotland has a long association with North Sea oil and gas production, but in recent years it’s also become a hub for companies and projects focused on tidal power and marine energy in general. Jeff J Mitchell | Getty Images News | Getty Images A £4.6 million […]
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After the ‘hippie’ bus and the Beetle, VW has its eyes on America once again
As Volkswagen looks to resurrect the Scout brand in the United States, CEO Herbert Diess has shed light on the decision, saying it represents an opportunity for the German auto giant to “become much more American.” VW announced plans to re-launch the Scout as a fully-electric pick-up and “rugged” SUV last Wednesday, with prototypes due […]
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‘The most dumb thing’: Elon Musk dismisses hydrogen as tool for energy storage
Elon Musk has a history of expressing strong opinions about hydrogen and hydrogen fuel cells. A few years ago, when the subject came up during a discussion with reporters at the Automotive News World Congress, the electric vehicle magnate described hydrogen fuel cells as “extremely silly.” Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images Tesla CEO […]
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VW is looking to bring back the Scout brand as an electric vehicle
This image, from 2019, is of a refurbished Scout. The brand was originally built by International Harvester between 1961 and 1980. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images Volkswagen is planning to resurrect the iconic “Scout” brand as an electric vehicle in the United States. In a report late Tuesday, the Wall Street Journal […]
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Goldman strategist: This sector has been ‘unduly’ punished and could be a buy right now
Sharon Bell, a senior strategist at Goldman Sachs, has shared her favorite sectors after this week’s market madness. Source
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Ice cream freezers to get ‘warmed up’ in trial by Ben & Jerry’s owner
According to Unilever, the industry standard for freezer temperatures in many markets stands at minus 18 degrees Celsius (around 0 degrees Fahrenheit). The temperature of freezers in the trials will be minus 12 degrees Celsius. Chris Ratcliffe | Bloomberg | Getty Images Unilever — which owns brands including Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum and Wall’s — […]
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Scientists are hoping to grow coral reefs at the base of wind turbines in Taiwan
Alongside their natural beauty, coral reefs have an important role to play in the natural world. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, around one quarter of the ocean’s fish rely on healthy coral reefs. Reinhard Dirscherl | Ullstein Bild | Getty Images Danish energy firm Orsted is to trial growing corals on the […]
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World’s second-largest hydropower plant set for 14-year upgrade after deal with GE
Straddling the border between Brazil and Paraguay, Itaipu commenced electricity production in 1984. The technological upgrades being planned for the site are set to take 14 years. Tifonimages | Istock | Getty Images GE Renewable Energy has signed a deal that will see it carry out upgrades to the 14 gigawatt Itaipu hydropower plant, a vast […]
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