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Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 day ago

3 surprising (but simple) ways to save gas as fuel costs skyrocket

Gas prices are rising due to disruptions in oil supply chains, particularly from the conflict in Iran, leading to increased costs at the pump.
#electric-vehicles
fromIndependent
5 days ago
Europe news

David W Higgins: To keep driving affordable, we need to embrace cheap Chinese electric cars

fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Cars

Ford is fighting against physics to build affordable EVs

Ford is shifting from large, unprofitable EVs to affordable, smaller-battery, purpose-built electric vehicles and hybrids to restore profitability and customer demand.
fromMail Online
1 month ago
Environment

Electric cars deliver 'no proven carbon savings' in UK, scientists say

UK electric vehicles currently deliver no proven carbon savings because power generation relies largely on fossil fuels, making hybrids or efficient diesel cars greener.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

EV Depreciation Is Still Brutal. But Hybrids Should Give Us Hope

Electric vehicles depreciate significantly faster than hybrids and the overall market average, losing 57.2% of their value in five years.
Europe news
fromIndependent
5 days ago

David W Higgins: To keep driving affordable, we need to embrace cheap Chinese electric cars

Ireland needs to reassess its electric vehicle policies due to rising fuel prices and the cost-of-living crisis.
#tesla
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Tesla's Texas factory workforce reportedly shrunk 22% in 2025 | TechCrunch

Tesla's factory workforce in Austin decreased by 22% from 2024 to 2025 despite overall company growth.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
3 days ago

Tesla begins 'honorable discharge' of Model S, X with massive move

Tesla has ended custom orders for the Model S and Model X, shifting to inventory-only sales.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

NPR wants your big question about reducing your climate impact and saving money

Rising utility bills and oil prices are influenced by geopolitical factors and climate change, prompting inquiries about spending decisions that can reduce emissions and save money.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.
fromFast Company
2 days ago
Environment

Critical minerals are required to power AI data center demand

AI is driving unprecedented demand for energy storage solutions, particularly batteries, to support data centers and ensure grid stability.
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago
Environment

Getting started with measuring AI's carbon footprint | Computer Weekly

AI computing power requirements are significantly higher than non-AI software, leading to increased demand for energy and cooling solutions.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Critical minerals are required to power AI data center demand

AI is driving unprecedented demand for energy storage solutions, particularly batteries, to support data centers and ensure grid stability.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

Getting started with measuring AI's carbon footprint | Computer Weekly

AI computing power requirements are significantly higher than non-AI software, leading to increased demand for energy and cooling solutions.
Data science
fromFortune
2 days ago

Meet China's AI-powered recycling robot that sorts 220 pounds of clothes in 2 to 3 minutes | Fortune

AI technology in textile recycling significantly improves efficiency and reduces waste impact.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
3 days ago

Biochar Was a Billion-Ton Dream, the Reality Is More Complicated

Biochar can store carbon and improve soil health, but recent analysis warns against overhyping its potential.
European startups
fromTNW | Cars
3 days ago

Geely will stop building factories and use Volvo's plants instead

Geely will stop building new car factories and focus on existing plants to meet global automotive demand.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Why Every Founder Should Tap Into the Refurbished Economy

Businesses are increasingly opting for refurbished assets to save costs and enhance sustainability amid rising expenses and unpredictable supply chains.
Remodel
fromFast Company
4 days ago

How to build a quality furniture collection that is affordable and sustainable

Fast furniture offers a cheap, convenient solution for moving but contributes significantly to landfill waste and lacks durability and emotional value.
Science
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

A new manufacturing process uses lasers to seal paper packaging instead of glue

German researchers developed a glue-free sealing process for paper packaging using a carbon monoxide laser, enhancing recyclability and strength.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready

New rules mandate weekly food waste collections in England, but many councils are unprepared to meet the deadline.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
6 days ago

Scope Scales Down w/ New Lightweight, Aero R4.G Gravel Wheels

Scope's R4.G Gravel wheelset offers aerodynamic benefits in a lighter, more affordable design with enhanced durability and ease of setup.
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Humanoid tests humanoid robot for automotive logistics

This proof of concept in the manufacturing industry allows us to demonstrate how humanoid robots can act as extensions of an organization's operations by providing business context awareness and integration with existing workflows.
London startup
Cars
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Automakers are teaming up, speeding up, and hoping AI can help them down a tough road ahead

Automakers are leveraging AI to shorten vehicle development timelines and enhance efficiency in response to industry challenges.
#sustainability
Coffee
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why sustainable products fail-and what actually gets people to use them

Sustainable products fail when they require more care; they succeed when they minimize friction and simplify user behavior.
Renovation
fromFast Company
1 week ago

4 lessons from the mass timber movement

The climate crisis necessitates a shift to sustainable building materials like mass timber to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Coffee
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why sustainable products fail-and what actually gets people to use them

Sustainable products fail when they require more care; they succeed when they minimize friction and simplify user behavior.
Renovation
fromFast Company
1 week ago

4 lessons from the mass timber movement

The climate crisis necessitates a shift to sustainable building materials like mass timber to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

EV adoption in America: Who's winning, who's losing?

On average, fuel prices are up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For a nation as addicted to the automotive as we are, that's bad news. Except, of course, for electric vehicles.
Cars
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Google teams up with gas plant for AI datacenter in sharp turn from climate goals

Google partners with Crusoe Energy for a natural gas power plant to supply energy for its Texas datacenter, marking a shift from its carbon-neutral goals.
DevOps
fromMedium
2 weeks ago

The Bridge to Bulletproof: Connecting Alloy, Synthetics, and IRM for ShopFast

Integrate infrastructure monitoring, global synthetic probes, and centralized alerting into a comprehensive 24/7 production system that maintains revenue protection while preventing team burnout.
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Designing for Obsolescence in an Age of Perpetual Upgrades

In the nineteenth century, entire railway networks became obsolete almost overnight, not due to physical deterioration, but because of changes in the technical standards that supported them. The expansion of railroads across Europe and North America adopted different track gauges, and as a dominant standard gradually emerged, these infrastructures became incompatible with one another.
Renovation
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

A New Generation of Big Water Filters-Without the Plastic

Most water filter pitchers are made of BPA-free plastic. But as new research shows that bottled-water drinkers ingest tens of thousands of excess microplastic particles, wellness lovers have begun to look askance at water filters that are themselves made of plastic.
Beer
Startup companies
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

How FrameTec plans to cut build-cycle times and reduce waste

FrameTec uses robotic manufacturing to produce pre-cut framing systems, enabling builders to reduce construction cycle times and address skilled labor shortages while scaling sustainably.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Lucid blames dip in Q1 sales on seat supplier issue | TechCrunch

Lucid Group experienced a sales drop in Q1 2026 due to supplier quality issues, despite increased production and reaffirmed production goals for the year.
Environment
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

How to Measure the Life Cycle of a Construction Material?

The construction industry significantly impacts the environment, consuming 32% of global energy and contributing to 34% of global CO₂ emissions.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
4 days ago

New certified Ultrafabrics collections target durability and compliance in passenger transport interiors - Sustainable Bus

Ultrafabrics launches new certified collections for passenger transport, combining durability, aesthetics, and sustainability in high-performance upholstery fabrics.
European startups
frominsideevs.com
2 weeks ago

Rivian's R2 Will Be Its First Global EVAnd It's Hiding A Cost-Cutting Trick

Rivian uses identical 5G hardware across all R2 markets, relying on software to manage regional differences and reduce manufacturing costs.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago

Convenience Comes at the Environment's Expense

Fast delivery convenience carries significant environmental costs through packaging waste, carbon emissions, and resource consumption, but individual yard management choices can meaningfully reduce environmental impact at a local scale.
#toyota
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

Toyota's Hydrogen Dream Is Far From Over

Toyota aims to become a third shareholder in Cellcentric to enhance hydrogen fuel cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles.
Cars
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Toyota's still trying to make hydrogen fuel cells happen

Toyota is joining Daimler and Volvo in a joint venture to develop fuel cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

Toyota's Hydrogen Dream Is Far From Over

Toyota aims to become a third shareholder in Cellcentric to enhance hydrogen fuel cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles.
Cars
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Toyota's still trying to make hydrogen fuel cells happen

Toyota is joining Daimler and Volvo in a joint venture to develop fuel cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

Trump's 'Freedom Means Affordable Cars' Rings Hollow As Gas Prices Surge - Streetsblog USA

Rising gas prices challenge the Trump administration's oil consumption strategy and highlight the need for better mobility alternatives in American cities.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Facing the Age of Robots? Material Innovation in Architectural Structures

Robotic technology in construction extends beyond automation and cost reduction to fundamentally reshape architectural design, material experimentation, and construction methodologies through collaborative human-robot workflows.
Cars
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Polestar 3 production consolidated to the US to keep Volvo factory busy

Volvo consolidates Polestar 3 production in Charleston, enhancing efficiency and supporting growth in the US market.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

A New Standard for High-Performance, Energy-Generating Facades

Building-integrated photovoltaics embedded in the facade generate 513 kW of the facility's 632 kW solar capacity, producing 420,000 kWh annually and meeting the 20% renewable energy mandate.
Real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
34 years ago

Trends Point to Allure of Steel Homes

The housing industry is shifting toward recycled steel construction due to environmental concerns, rising timber costs, and builder waste management expenses.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Group14 opens factory to produce battery materials for flash charging EVs | TechCrunch

Group14 begins production at its BAM-3 factory in South Korea, capable of producing 2,000 metric tons of silicon battery materials annually to supply the EV market.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Guest Idea: What Really Happens After You Drop Off Recycling?

Recycling involves a complex journey from collection to sorting, influenced by local policies, technology, and consumer demand.
Science
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

Climate change sucks, but at least it won't kill your EV battery

Technological battery improvements offset climate warming effects on EV battery lifespan, with newer batteries maintaining performance even under extreme 4°C warming scenarios.
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Hybrids now account for 1 in 5 U.S. vehicle sales as market shifts

Hybrid vehicles now account for nearly 20% of U.S. vehicle sales, indicating a significant market shift.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Why IT leaders need to consider AI's energy footprint | Computer Weekly

We are making sure that we have renewable energy powering all of our datacentre footprint. We have 100% renewable power today that is powering all of Azure, and we're very proud to build that base and essentially stimulate renewable energy around the world and in the UK.
Environment
Cars
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Cheap EVs are about to flood the used car market. Will more buyers make the switch from gas?

A surge of affordable used EVs is arriving as drivers seek alternatives to high gas prices.
Alternative transportation
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Affordable mobility for all: why we need smaller, cheaper electric vehicles

Low-speed electric vehicles offer affordable, practical decarbonization for underserved populations but remain overlooked due to bias toward expensive, high-tech solutions and nationalist trade policies.
Cars
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

A look at how EVs come with lower maintenance costs

Electric vehicles offer significantly lower maintenance costs than gas-powered vehicles, eliminating oil changes, spark plug replacements, and engine tuneups.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Electric freight's next chapter will be won on discipline, not ambition

Electric trucks have proven capable of long-haul freight operations, shifting focus from feasibility to infrastructure, economics, and sustainable business models.
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

How Architecture Is Learning to Generate Its Own Energy

Photovoltaic (PV) solar energy represents a modular technology that can be manufactured in large-scale facilities, generating economies of scale, while also being adaptable to small-scale applications. From residential rooftop systems to large-scale power generation installations, photovoltaic solar energy has established itself as a cost-effective option for electricity production in many countries around the world.
Environment
fromFuturism
1 month ago

The Economics of 3D Printed Homes Are Surprisingly Horrible

According to the outlet SlashGear, the neighborhood encompasses five 1,000-square-foot houses just north of Sacramento. Each domicile is produced by a hulking concrete printer worth about $1.5 million, which took about 24 days to spit out the first house. In the future, 4Dify expects the whole process to take about 10 days, but that isn't what's astonishing about the Yuba County neighborhood - it's the price tag.
Real estate
Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

Electric-vehicle batteries toughen up to beat the heat

Rising temperatures degrade battery performance, but rapid improvements in battery technology enable electric vehicles to withstand climate change impacts.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 weeks ago

The Business Case For EV Fleets Is Getting Hard To Ignore

Switching corporate fleets from gas to electric vehicles can reduce total operating costs by up to 50% through lower energy expenses, reduced maintenance, and regulatory incentives.
Marketing
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Making things that make things

Advertising must shift from producing fixed assets to building adaptive, generative systems that create individualized, context-aware content and interfaces at scale.
World news
fromNature
1 month ago

The dark side of green technology: what do electric vehicles really cost?

Demand for battery metals drives exploitation, armed conflict, and resource nationalism, harming millions and implicating governments, corporations, and technology supply chains.
Alternative transportation
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The world's biggest automaker has one of the dirtiest supply chains: report

Tesla, Ford, and Volvo lead a ranking of 18 global automakers on eliminating emissions, environmental harms, and human rights violations from supply chains, though no automaker achieves 50 percent compliance.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Why Tolerance Management Is a Business-Critical Skill in Modern Manufacturing

We are now in a time of manufacturing where precision is more than a technical necessity; it's a business requirement. The more complex, globally dispersed and demanding things get, the less slack remains in the system. Under these circumstances tolerance management has become a decisive competence and affects competitiveness not only in terms of controlling costs, ensuring quality and improving production efficiency but also for long term market success.
Business
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Hey, Here's Another Airless Tire... Will This One Catch On?

Aipex is developing a 26x2.1 airless bicycle tire prototype with replaceable tread, puncture-free design, and claims up to 6,000 miles of tread life.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Which Automakers Build The Cleanest EVs? This Study Has Answers

Western automakers lead Chinese competitors in reducing EV supply chain emissions and ensuring responsible mining practices, though significant gaps persist between industry promises and actual delivery.
Science
fromFast Company
2 months ago

These molecules are remaking manufacturing

Advances in catalysts and enzymes are transforming plant-based processing into precise, energy-efficient, foundational infrastructure for lower-carbon manufacturing.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

What the Future of Bicycle Manufacturing Look Like According to Experts

American bicycle manufacturing faces tradeoffs between domestic craftsmanship and overseas scale, challenging small framebuilders to balance quality, identity, and business viability.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 months ago

From Material Intelligence to Circularity: Lessons from Architecture in 2025

Architects prioritize material innovation in 2025—agricultural waste, recycled plastics, and living materials—balancing tradition, circularity, and material intelligence for resilient, low-carbon construction.
Cars
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

How long do electric vehicle batteries actually last?

Electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries are lasting significantly longer than the seven-year estimates from 2010, with real-world data from tens of thousands of vehicles showing better longevity than initially predicted.
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

These 3 Building Material Companies Are Fighting for Construction Dollars. Here's Who's Winning.

Rising housing construction demand benefits insulation suppliers: installers TopBuild and IBP gain installation volume while Owens Corning benefits from material manufacturing.
#direct-air-capture
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Machine learning could cut lithium-ion battery testing costs

A Discovery Learning machine-learning framework can predict lithium-ion battery lifetimes while reducing development time by about 98% and cost by about 95%.
Design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago

wearable collection repurposes leftover leather powder as translucent composite material

OBRO converts leather manufacturing offcuts into semi-transparent PVC composite by embedding finely ground leather powder to create visually layered, tactile, durable sheets.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

New battery idea gets lots of power out of unusual sulfur chemistry

When the battery starts discharging, the sulfur at the cathode starts losing electrons and forming sulfur tetrachloride (SCl 4), using chloride it stole from the electrolyte. As the electrons flow into the anode, they combine with the sodium, which plates onto the aluminum, forming a layer of sodium metal. Obviously, this wouldn't work with an aqueous electrolyte, given how powerfully sodium reacts with water.
Science
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

A Responsible Addition: HIMACS Shapes Achieve SCS Certification for Recycled Content

In a balance of aesthetics, performance, and versatility, HIMACS shows a solid surface material of choice for many architects and designers. Taking a further step forward, the entire range of standard HIMACS sinks and basins is now officially SCS certified, containing a minimum of 8% pre-consumer recycled content. This certification enhances the material's technical and visual appeal by providing a more sustainable option without compromising quality or functionality.
Design
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

Daily briefing: The dark side of the battery boom

Cleaner technologies often shift environmental burdens onto vulnerable human populations through hidden labor, exposure, and social impacts.
Environment
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Battery Recycling Is Getting Ready To Take Off

EV battery recycling is becoming a high-growth industry projected to reach about $70 billion annually by 2040 due to retiring batteries and supportive regulations.
Science
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Trailblazing MIT team demos 3D-printed, recycled plastic floor truss

MIT engineers prototyped 3D-printed floor trusses and structural elements from recycled dirty plastic that print as continuous pieces, reducing waste and protecting forests.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

The Surprising Reason Ford Went With LFP Batteries For Its $30,000 EV Truck

Ford chose lithium iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic cells and will build a Michigan plant using CATL-licensed technology to power a $30,000 midsize pickup.
fromBig Think
2 months ago

How "tribology" became a new industrial science

the automation of heavy machinery enabled plants to operate continuously, increasing productivity and revenue. The downside was that any small hiccup was acutely felt, cascading through the production line. At first, it was assumed that inadequate lubrication of factory equipment was causing parts to seize up or break apart. And so, the Lubrication and Wear Group of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, along with the Iron
Science
Science
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This battery company from MIT helps factories ditch fossil fuels for cheap renewable power

A Joule Hive thermal battery enables factories to store cheap electricity as high-temperature heat (up to 1,800°C), cutting heating costs and replacing natural gas.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

IT Sustainability Think Tank: The digital diet and the growing cost of AI energy use | Computer Weekly

AI expansion is straining land, water, and power grids; industry and individuals must share responsibility through a "Digital Diet" and SDG12-style responsible consumption.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Circular Composites: Designing for a Sustainable Future

One of the earliest large-scale examples of composite materials can be found in the Great Wall of China, where stone, clay bricks, and organic fibers such as reeds and willow branches were blended to create a resilient and lasting structure. These early techniques reveal a timeless intuition: distinct materials, when combined thoughtfully, produce properties unattainable by any single element.
Environment
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

8 Ways to Reduce Your Impact Today

Simple daily choices—using reusables, conserving water, swapping to LEDs, and avoiding single-use plastics—reduce environmental impact while saving money.
Cars
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How this startup designed an ultra lightweight EV

A U.K. startup built a 1,973-pound electric sports car to reduce EV weight using lightweight materials and design, improving efficiency and safety.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Revealed: how aviation emissions could be halved without cutting journeys

Aviation emissions could be halved without reducing passenger journeys by removing premium seats, improving load factors, and deploying the most efficient aircraft.
fromEarth911
2 months ago

Recycling Mystery: Black-Colored Plastic

Black plastic gets its color from carbon black pigment and is commonly used in food containers, such as meat or produce trays and take-out containers, as well as disposable coffee lids, plastic bags, and hard plastic items like DVD cases and planters. While plastic is one of the categories of things that we are encouraged to recycle - when we can't reuse or repurpose it - not all black plastic items can be recycled.
Environment
Cars
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

America, it's time to think beyond leather for luxury car seats

Many European luxury models offer textile interiors and advanced features that are often unavailable to US buyers due to regulatory and market choices.
Cars
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

The Underestimated Auto Trend: How Spare Parts Are Quietly Influencing the Industry's Direction

Escalating global demand for automotive spare parts is reshaping the automotive economy, influencing luxury maintenance, supply strategies, and environmental impacts.
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