For those of us who grew up in places with cold winters, we all know that feeling of having to get into a freezing cold car in the winter. To avoid this, many people will turn on their cars in anticipation of driving, so that the car is warm when you go to get in […]
This solar farm in Plains, Georgia, is quite incredible. The land it’s built on is owned by former President of the United States, Jimmy Carter. Back in 2017, Carter decided to use 10 acres of land in his hometown in Georgia to create his solar farm. The land which was once occupied by soybean crops […]
Access to clean water and electricity is a pressing issue for millions of people worldwide, including 88 million individuals in India.1 The scarcity of clean drinking water is often attributed to factors like dry weather, contaminated groundwater, and resource depletion. In 2020, Madhu Vajrakarur, an electrical engineering student from Andhra Pradesh, India, developed a remarkable […]
A Leap Forward for Hydrogen-Fueled Cars In the realm of innovative and sustainable vehicles, plug-in electric cars have taken the spotlight in recent years. However, there’s another contender on the horizon that’s been gaining attention: fuel cell electric vehicles powered by hydrogen. These vehicles, which generate electricity internally through hydrogen fuel cells, have faced their […]
The future we once thought of as science fiction is now becoming a reality, as Alef Aeronautics announces the world’s first flying car that has been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).1 Priced at $299,999, the Alef Model A opens up new possibilities for travel, combining the convenience of road driving with the freedom […]
Electric Hummers seem to be in massive demand. According to multiple reports, the resale value of these EVs is fetching as much as three times its list price. Not surprisingly, the demand for the rugged electric SUV is far outpacing supply.[1] Depending on which model of electric Hummer you purchase, they can start at just […]
We’ve seen a rapid and undeniable environmental shift. Summers in the Pacific Northwest have been hotter and drier than in previous years. Meanwhile, Winters in Texas have seen more rainfall. Many animals, some of whom play a vital role in the function of our ecosystem, have become endangered or extinct. The pollution circulating through our […]
Do plants talk to each other? After all, other non-human organisms seem to communicate, so why not plants? A couple of scientists have discovered that perhaps some plants do communicate with each other (perhaps being the keyword here). Instead of communicating via sounds, however, they do so by sending electric plant signals back and forth […]
The Canadian car industry is going to change drastically. The federal government is planning to ban the sales of new gas-powered cars. This is part of its goal to fight climate change and reduce pollution. This plan began in June 2021, when the government created a mandatory target. By 2035, all new sales of new […]
The French are no strangers to adding warning labels to certain products to help better the health of their citizens. Already they have strict labeling and advertising regulations for tobacco products, and junk food has a label telling consumers to cut back on these and eat more fruits and vegetables. Now, France is introducing a […]
Do you remember the VW Bus? It is a car synonymous with the 60s, hippies, and really another era. For many people, this vehicle holds a lot of nostalgia. If you are one of those people, you are in luck: The VW Bus is making a sustainable comeback – only this time, it’s going electric. […]
Around the world, countries are fighting against inflation and increasing prices of basically, well, everything. The Prime Minister of Spain has introduced a new taxing system on banks and energy companies to make trains temporarily free, build thousands of homes, and increase scholarship funds. Traditionally the United States has been very anti-taxes – raising them, […]