UN gives airlines a break on emissions targets because, duh, COVID-19

Grist News

July 2, 2020

Airlines: Give us a break! UN: Done.

How will public transit change post-COVID? We had 5 experts weigh in.

Grist News

July 2, 2020

From bike protests to staggered commute times, here’s how things might (literally) go in the future.

UNSW, Ebusco agreement to bolster greener transport

Sustainability Matters

June 24, 2020

UNSW has entered into an agreement with Dutch electric bus manufacturer Ebusco, aiming to boost the development of electric vehicles in Australia. The two organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will promote further research and development of sustainable transport. UNSW President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Jacobs said the partnership reflects UNSW’s

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Lyft's 100% EV strategy requires a policy blitz

GreenBiz Group

June 24, 2020

Lyft's 100% EV strategy requires a policy blitz Katie Fehrenbacher Wed, 06/24/2020 - 02:00 ICYMI, ride-hailing biggie Lyft announced last week that it plans to electrify every single car offering services on its platform by 2030, including both those that Lyft owns and rents to drivers and ones that its drivers own. It's a colossal task for an 8-year-old company that says it

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Amid a pandemic, transit authorities turn to technology

Grist News

June 21, 2020

Cities are eyeing microtransit to create a responsive system. But experts say there are tradeoffs.

Lyft drivers have 10 years to swap their gas cars for EVs

Grist News

June 19, 2020

Lyft said it would transition to 100% electric vehicles by 2030. But its electrifying news leaves some questions unanswered.

New Zealand rolls out smart mobility network

Sustainability Matters

June 11, 2020

Christchurch has become the first city in New Zealand to launch a secure solution for commuter bikes, e-bikes and scooters with the unveiling of Locky Docks. Locky Docks offer locals a secure parking and charging solution for conventional bikes, e-bikes or scooters in convenient locations, without the need for a bike lock. Safe cycle routes are displayed on the Locky Dock screens. The docks are free for

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Auto sector begins to map more circular road forward

Ethical Corporation

June 2, 2020

The automotive sector is responsible for around a fifth of all CO2 emissions globally. At current rates of growth, it is on track to being solely responsible for more than 0.8C of global warming by the end of the century. Cars are also responsible for 90% of air pollution in cities and contain an average of 1.4 tonnes of material, according to EIT Climate-KIC. At the same time, the sector is a heavy consumer of other

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ABB Electrification Terra AC wallbox

Sustainability Matters

June 1, 2020

The Terra AC wallbox from ABB Electrification is designed for connected charging in homes and businesses, and supports the growing generation of renewable energy users who want to harness and manage the consumption of their own power. The technology enables configuration and software updates via a dedicated app or remotely via the cloud. Each charger is equipped with a revenue-grade energy meter that

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From Bogota to Birmingham: the cities that are opening cycling to the masses

Ethical Corporation

May 22, 2020

“I think that in the 20th century we made a big mistake. We built habitats much more for cars than for humans. So now all over the world we are realising that we made a mistake." So said Enrique Penalosa, the inspirational former mayor of Bogota, Colombia, who introduced the first city-wide car-free day in 2001. Now cities across the world, including London, Paris, Mexico City and New York are setting

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