Electric Mobility
5 April 2023: Kia, South Korea’s second-largest automaker has declared that it will initiate the manufacturing of compact electric vehicles in Europe as a part of its pledge to introduce 15 new electric vehicles by 2027. The announcement was made during its yearly Investor Day, where the company also
Autonomous Tech
April 5, 2023, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: In a bid to embrace contemporary transportation systems and promote sustainable living, the Deputy Minister of Transport and Logistics, Dr. Rumaih Al-Rumaih, has launched a trial phase of a new autonomous vehicle (AV) called Dhahaina. The launch event was aimed at raising awareness and
31 March, 2023: Lehigh Engineering researcher, Arup SenGupta, has developed a breakthrough method for capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air and safely storing it in the ocean. The innovative technology utilises a copper-containing polymeric filter called DeCarbonHIX, which converts CO2 into sodium bicarbonate commonly known as baking soda, that
Batteries
04 April, 2023: Two US based battery technology startups, Group14 Technologies and Sila Nanotechnologies are working on exploring new possibilities for using silicon, which is a widely available element being researched as a potential substitute or addition to graphite in battery anodes. Group14 Technologies, which has been in operation for
5 April, 2023: A fresh government-industry initiative, The Freight Energy Forum has been launched, aimed at promoting the freight sector's transition towards achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and securing its sustainable future. The main objective of this forum is to identify workable solutions that can help the sector to
Autonomous Tech
The autonomous vehicle industry in the UK has seen a surge in activity over the past few years, with a number of innovative startups emerging in this space. These companies are pushing the boundaries of what is possible with autonomous technology, developing cutting-edge software and hardware to enable self-driving cars
The United Kingdom has emerged as a leader in offshore wind power, with the government setting an ambitious target of generating 40 GW of energy from offshore wind by 2030. With this goal, the country is seeing a surge in offshore wind farm projects that promises to revolutionise the energy
Charging Tech
21 March, 2023: Hyundai Motor Group unveiled a video showcasing the features of its automatic charging robot (ACR) for electric cars. The robot plugs a cable into an EV’s charging port and removes it once the vehicle is completely charged. The ACR is bagged with such technology that it
Circular Economy
March 21st 2023, Solar panels have become a popular choice for environmentally conscious consumers around the world. However, as the number of solar panels in use continues to increase, so does the challenge to dispose of them in an eco-friendly way. In Australia alone, 100,000 metric tonnes of solar
Batteries
27 March, 2023: The question of the lifespan of an EV battery is on the minds of all electric vehicle purchasers, especially due to the associated cost. A recent analysis examined the longevity of EV batteries and found that EV owners may not need to be overly concerned about the
Charging Tech
Surrey County Council and Connected Kerb, a charge point provider, have announced a plan to install 10,000 new public chargers across the country by 2030. This move is set to boost the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network and it represents the largest roll out of on-street charging
22 March 2023: The UK government has pledged a massive £1.8 billion to enhance the energy efficiency of over 115,000 homes in England. The funding will be allocated through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund and Home Upgrade Grant, with a combined value of £1.4 billion. These resources