Alphabet makes move into energy storage
Posted on 15 Aug 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
Technology conglomerate Alphabet has revealed that it is actively investigating new methods of storing energy.
Environmental Sustainability
World’s largest solar thermal plant to be built in South Australia
Posted on 14 Aug 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
The Government of South Australia announced today that the world's largest solar thermal plant will be built in Port Augusta.
German carmakers attempt to save diesel fuelled vehicles
Posted on 7 Aug 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
A group of large German automobile manufacturers met last week in Berlin to discuss the future of diesel fuel cars.
Australia considering mandatory national battery recycling scheme
Posted on 28 Jul 2017 by Tim Brown
Australia's Environment Ministers resolved today to consider new laws to require battery manufacturers to collect and recycle used batteries. Volvo to go all electric from 2019
Posted on 21 Jul 2017 by Aiden Burgess
Volvo is set to build only plug-in electric and hybrid cars from 2019 with the premium Swedish-based car maker announcing an end to its era of petrol-only motor cars. CO2 emissions focus leads to serious unintended costs
Posted on 18 Jul 2017 by Jonny Williamson
The sole focus on vehicle tailpipe emissions as a measure of environmental impact has led to serious unintended consequences, according to new research by Cranfield University’s Sustainable Manufacturing Systems Centre Tesla to build world’s largest battery in South Australia
Posted on 7 Jul 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
US-based automotive and energy company Tesla has announced that it will build the world's largest battery array in South Australia.
New study links pesticides to bee decline
Posted on 2 Jul 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
A European study into the effects of pesticides on bee colonies has shown a conclusive link between the use of certain chemicals and bee population decline.
Chinese province runs on entirely renewable power for a week
Posted on 29 Jun 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
A Chinese province ran the entirety of last week on 100% renewable power, demonstrating the country's commitment to green energy.
Aston Martin confirms production of first all-electric model
Posted on 28 Jun 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Aston Martin has confirmed that the all-electric RapidE will enter production in 2019, less than four years after unveiling it as a concept.