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Researchers aim to make cheaper fuel cells a reality

As the world turns to greener power sources, it also needs to figure out how to store energy for times when the sun doesn't shine and the wind doesn't blow.

Nov 13, 2023

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Why heating a home in the UK this winter may be even harder than last year

Domestic energy prices more than doubled during 2022 compared with the year before. This meant that the number of UK households in fuel poverty who could not afford to heat their homes to a safe level rose from 4.5 million ...

Oct 18, 2023

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Using sustainable aviation fuels could reduce emissions by up to 80%, scientists find

A team of scientists have completed tests to quantify the emissions from the combustion of sustainable aviation fuels, revealing a profound reduction when compared to regular jet fuel.

Oct 13, 2023

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In greening air travel, small parts can make a big difference

Aircraft flaps and emergency power units are part of efforts to reduce the aviation industry's contribution to global warming.

Jul 14, 2023

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Toyota debuts hydrogen-fueled Corolla race car as auto racing begins shift away from gas guzzlers

In a sprawling circuit near Mount Fuji, a humble Corolla running on liquid hydrogen has made its racing debut, part of a move to bring the futuristic technology into the racing world and to demonstrate Toyota's resolve to ...

Jun 1, 2023

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Global shipping is under pressure to stop its heavy fuel oil use fast—that's not simple, but changes are coming

Most of the clothing and gadgets you buy in stores today were once in shipping containers, sailing across the ocean. Ships carry over 80% of the world's traded goods. But they have a problem—the majority of them burn heavy ...

Apr 24, 2023

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Report: UK net zero aviation ambitions must resolve resource and research questions around alternatives to jet fuel

Producing sustainable aviation fuel to supply the U.K.'s "net zero" ambitions would require enormous quantities of U.K. agricultural land or renewable electricity to keep flying at today's levels, a briefing by the U.K. science ...

Apr 5, 2023

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Wind-powered cargo ships are the future: Debunking 4 myths that stand in the way of cutting emissions

Sailing cargo ships are making a genuine comeback.

Feb 14, 2023

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Sink or swim: Perform your own assessment of future low-carbon ships with an online calculator

Maritime transport has become central to international trade and the world economy. It is estimated that 90,000 marine vessels are used to transport 90% of goods carried by sea. As these vessels consume fossil fuels like ...

Jan 19, 2023

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Safe sea crossings for electric vehicles and more

Electric vehicles are booming, with more than a million on German roads as of this year. This, in turn, means that an increasing number of alternative fueled vehicles are transported on ferries. However, there are particular ...

Sep 1, 2022

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