On September 14th, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen christened the Laura Maersk, the world's first green container ship, in a historic ceremony. This extraordinary vessel, owned by the Danish business Maersk, is expected to change the future of marine … [Read more...] about European Commission President christens world’s first “green shipping container”
Green Transportation
Electric taxis take flight— The greener future of urban air travel
A quiet electric aircraft resembling a bug-like creature glides above the iconic Eiffel Tower and the zinc-grey rooftops of Paris in a stunning spectacle. The Paris area intends to exhibit a small fleet of electric flying taxis during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, … [Read more...] about Electric taxis take flight— The greener future of urban air travel
US reveals the “Blueprint”: a plan to entirely decarbonize transportation
The United States Departments of Energy, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and the Environmental Protection Agency have produced a much-needed Blueprint for decarbonizing the entire US transportation system. It is hoped that the policy will reduce all greenhouse gas … [Read more...] about US reveals the “Blueprint”: a plan to entirely decarbonize transportation
The Domino effect: pizza place splurges on electric delivery fleet
Domino's Pizza is investing in a fleet of 800 electric Chevrolet Bolts painted in Domino's livery to supplement its understaffed driving crew. As the world's largest pizza company, Domino's investment in EVs represents a particularly high-profile adoption of electric … [Read more...] about The Domino effect: pizza place splurges on electric delivery fleet
LA may ban the construction of new gas stations
In the face of the climate emergency, officials in Los Angeles are working on policies to stop the construction of new gas stations. Being the second-largest city in America, LA could become the largest city in the world to prohibit new fossil fuel infrastructure. “We are … [Read more...] about LA may ban the construction of new gas stations