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Renewable Energy
Europe’s largest rooftop PV system goes into operation in Hungary
A 160,000m2 rooftop PV system at Audi’s factory in Hungary makes the premises carbon neutral.
New technology
Wireless device uses sunlight, CO2 and water to create clean energy
A team from the University of Cambridge has developed a new energy generation device based on an advanced ‘photosheet’ technology, that converts sunlight, carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and formic acid – a storable fuel that can be either be used directly or be converted into hydrogen.
Electric Vehicles
Envision Virgin becomes first carbon-neutral Formula E racing team
British Formula E team Envision Virgin Racing has become the first to be certified as 'carbon neutral' by the Carbon Trust, placing them in pole position in the race to become the most sustainable team in the all-electric motorsport championship.
Electric Vehicles
Ford announces 2050 net zero target
US car manufacturer Ford Motor Company intends to achieve carbon neutrality globally by 2050, while setting interim targets to more urgently address climate change challenges, according to it's newly released 1st annual sustainability report.
Smart Cities
FUTURE CITIES INTERVIEW: COVID-19, data, and government
Exclusive interview with Anton Cartwright, a researcher at the African Centre for Cities and a featured speaker in the Future Cities track at African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa in Cape Town in November.
Policy & Regulation
Ed’s note: It’s investment that will determine fossil fuel’s future
Divesting from fossil fuels is an efficient way for the fund to manage the financial risk associated with a transition in line with the Paris agreement.
Electric Vehicles
VW launches budget-friendly EV that promises “no more accidents”
German automaker Volkswagen has launched its much-awaited ID.3 electric vehicle (EV), which it claims can use software to “anticipate, avoid accidents and...
Policy & Regulation
EY to become carbon neutral by year-end
Ernest & Young has announced plans to become carbon neutral globally by the end of 2020.
Policy & Regulation
Chemical mega-corporation DuPont commits to carbon-neutrality by 2050
DuOint has committed to make its entire operation carbon-neutral by 2050.
Europe & UK
Boris Johnson to head UK fight against climate change
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will chair the new Cabinet Committee on Climate Change.
