Fuel

June 14, 2023

A Zero-Emissions Electric Cruise Ship Powered by Gigantic Solar Sails: Setting Sail Towards a Sustainable Future

Adventure cruise company Hurtigruten Norway has announced plans to launch a zero-emissions electric cruise ship with retractable sails covered in solar panels by 2030. The project, named “Sea Zero,” aims to inspire

Energy·Sustainability·USA

The Rise of Sustainable Aviation Fuel: A New Era of Decarbonization

Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is released as a result of the decomposition of organic waste such as manure and food. An increasing number of biofuel producers are teaming up with farms, meat packers, and waste management companies to tap

April 28, 2023

Moke America Introduces WeMoke: Affordable Electric Moke Rentals in Five Locations Across the US

Mobility·Travel·USA

The Mini Moke, a post-war vehicle initially developed for military use, has been renewed by a few companies with all-electric drivetrains, including Moke America.

Klimt’s “Death and Life” Painting Became the Target of Climate Activists

Activism

In the middle of ongoing climate protest movements involving attacks on prized works of art, climate activists of the Letzte Generation Austria poured black

Representative Image. Hyundai i30 Sedan N. Photo Source: Hyundai

Australia·Business

Hyundai Recalls over 4,700 Vehicles in Australia Over Fuel Pump Defect

A faulty fuel pump could turn your morning commute into an unexpected stop. That’s the reality facing thousands of Hyundai owners as the company recalls 4,871 vehicles across Australia. The recall affects

Sunita Somvanshi

January 22, 2025

Representative Image. Container ship transporting cargo in harbor.. Photo Source: Gnangarra (CC BY 2.5 AU)

Climate·Energy·Marine Life

Cleaner Ship Fuels Tied to 0.08°C Global Temperature Rise in 2023 Due to Reduced Ocean Cloud Cover

A move to make ship fuel cleaner in 2020 had an unexpected effect – it helped push global temperatures to record highs in 2023, according to new research from Cornell University. The

Sunita Somvanshi

January 10, 2025

Caption:Emvolon co-founders Emmanuel Kasseris SM ’07, PhD ’11 (left) and Leslie Bromberg ’73, PhD ’77. Credits:Credit: Courtesy of Emvolon

Energy·Science

MIT Spinout Transforms Engines into Methanol-Producing Plants

In an era where methane emissions pose a severe climate threat – with warming effects 84 times more potent than CO2 over a 20-year timescale – MIT spinout Emvolon has engineered a

Karmactive Team

December 18, 2024

Demonstration system for carbon-free generation of electricity with ammonia in high-temperature fuel cells (SOFCs).

Energy·Hydrogen·Science

Ammonia Powers Carbon-Free Energy: Inside the Global Race to Transform Electricity with High-Density, Zero-Emission Fuel Cells

Sustainability is the new mantra of the 21st century. We want to generate electricity, but it should be carbon-free. Ammonia (NH3) is a promising hydrogen carrier for sustainable power generation. Ammonia is

Rahul Somvanshi

November 13, 2024

Electra’s Hybrid-Electric Test Aircraft Achieves First Ultra-Short eSTOL Takeoff and Landing in Piloted Test Flights. Photo Credit: Electra Aero

Aviation·Electric·Mobility

How Did Electra’s eSTOL Aircraft Land in Under 115 Feet? Discover the Advanced Tech Behind the Feat

Electra, a Virginia-based aircraft developer, demonstrated the capabilities of its hybrid electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft with a video of an ‘ultra-short’ takeoff performed with its EL-2 Goldfinch demonstrator. The

Rahul Somvanshi

June 1, 2024

Energy

DOE’s Transformative Push for the Grid: U.S.’s Largest Solar Initiative Unveiled

The United States Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced ambitious plans to establish the nation’s largest solar project on its own property, representing a significant push toward renewable energy and reduced fossil

Karmactive Staff

July 29, 2023

Mobility

Toyota’s Strategic Advancements to Race Tesla, BYD, and Hyundai

Tesla, BYD, and Hyundai are leading the way in the EV market, and Toyota plans to catch up Toyota has unveiled plans to design a solid-state battery for its electric vehicle line

Govind Tekale

June 14, 2023

China·News·Space

China Launches Kuaizhou 1A Rocket, Sending Four Meteorological Satellites in Orbit

A Kuaizhou 1A carrier rocket was launched by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, sending four meteorological satellites into orbit. The solid-propellant rocket took off at 5:09

Karmactive Team

March 24, 2023

Energy·Mobility·Technology

United Airlines Invests $5 Million in Algae-Based Jet Fuel, Aiming for 100% Green Company by 2050

United Airlines has invested $5 million in Viridos, a technology company that specializes in turning algae into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Bioengineering is used by Viridos to produce algae oil, which can

Govind Tekale

March 18, 2023