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Drive Electric
Although electromobility has well-known advantages, often discussed in the media, it’s equally essential to highlight its challenges, uncertainties, and concerns. The rise in electric and hybrid vehicles globally has raised important safety questions, especially concerning fire risks. Although the overall…
Why Are Sustainable Fuels Not Enough to Reduce Emissions in the Aviation Industry?
In an effort to limit global warming, the European Commission has set an ambitious goal of reducing emissions by 90 percent by 2040 compared to 1990. All industries must take concrete steps to align their operations with this target. However,…
Germany Sets New Record – 62.7 percent of Electricity from Renewables in 2024
According to an analysis by Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, the country achieved a new milestone in 2024, with renewable energy sources accounting for 62.7 percent of net public electricity generation. Last year was particularly favorable for…
E-Mobility – Abb Way
In its latest report, the United Nations warns that the world has just 12 years to drastically reduce carbon emissions and limit global warming to 1.5°C. Currently, the temperature is already 1°C higher, and if we continue at this pace,…
EBRD lends up to 105 million euros to Serbia to decarbonise district heating
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a sovereign loan of up to 105 million euros to Serbia, through the Ministry of Finance, to benefit Novosadska Toplana Novi Sad, the district heating company of Novi Sad. The…
China Opens Its First Carbon-Neutral Highway
China has officially inaugurated the Jinan-Hefei (G35) highway, its first carbon-neutral highway, marking a significant step toward sustainable transport infrastructure. The highway has been expanded to 152.7 kilometers. Upgraded to eight lanes, it allows a speed limit of 120 km/h…
One year since the European Wind Charter: Lots achieved, lots more to do
In her 2023 State of the European Union speech, Ursula von der Leyen addressed the challenges facing Europe’s wind industry and announced a Wind Power Package to address key bottlenecks: Faster permitting; Better auction design; and Support for skills, finance,…