Good News Notes: “The United Nations Environment Program on Monday marked the official end of toxic leaded gasoline use in vehicles worldwide. A company in Nairobi, where the UNEP is headquartered, is working on the next step — converting all buses and utility vehicles to electric power by 2030. Lucy Mugala goes about checking on…
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From waste to wealth: Converting CO2 into butanol using phosphorous-rich copper cathodes
Good News Notes: “Human activities like the burning of coal and fossil fuels have caused CO2 to accumulate in the atmosphere, which has significantly affected the Earth’s climate. As a result, several scientists are looking for ways to convert CO2 into other valuable organic products, such as 1-butanol, which has shown promise as an alternative fuel for…
USU lab invents faster, smaller electric car charger
Good News Notes: “Researchers at Utah State University have invented a faster and smaller charger for electric vehicles as part of a larger project that’s intended to move electric car technology forward. The dream for the project includes wireless charging for electric cars. The cars will not have to stop to reenergize. ‘We have over…
Amazon Buys 100,000 Electric Delivery Vans With Climate Pledge
Good News Notes: “Amazon is buying 100,000 electric-powered delivery vehicles as part of a newly announced goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040 to help stop global warming.” “On Thursday, the e-commerce giant unveiled and became the first company to commit to The Climate Pledge, which is calling on all businesses to achieve the…
Electric Vehicles To Roll Out Across State Departments
Electric vehicles to roll out across state departments
Electric Vehicles Gaining Traction In Maine
More Mainers are driving electric cars, but many people not sold on going gas-free