Renewables
High performance EV traction inverter demo
A demonstration of a commercially-available high power electric motor drive powertrain controlled by a single C2000 MCU that drastically improves traction drive performance and efficiency that saves cost, weight and space.
Uber introduce the Clean Air Plan to fight London's pollution
In an attempt to help reduce air pollution in London, Uber has launched its Clean Air Plan, which has been designed to support the Mayor of London’s vision for a cleaner, healthier capital. More than 3.6m Londoners regularly use the Uber app, and half of the miles travelled on UberX in the capital are in hybrid or electric vehicles (EVs). However, Uber is not stopping there and wants to do even more.
Enabling low-carbon transportation
Global provider of power and thermal management solutions, Delta, participated in the Sustainable Innovation Forum 2018, represented by its Senior Vice-President and General Manager of its Information and Communication Technology Business Group (ICTBG), Victor Cheng, in the ‘Overcoming Infrastructure and Charging Challenge’ panel discussion.
Game-changing clean technologies to watch in 2019
From the harrowing IPCC report on global warming to cases of whales dying after ingesting many kilograms of plastic, 2018 was rife with stories underlining the importance of clean technology. So, what will 2019 have in store for the cleantech industry? Here, Matthew Stone, CEO of cleantech investment company US Cleantech, explores three clean technologies set to change the game in 2019.
Solar energy company Midsummer receives major order
Midsummer, supplier of solar energy solutions, has received an order from US solar panel manufacturer Sunflare worth over $7m for production equipment of thin film solar cells. The production equipment shall be delivered next year to a new factory in China.
Consumer reluctance and electric vehicle uptake
Power resistor manufacturer, Cressall has produced an infographic that explains the reasons why consumers are sceptical about electric vehicles, and how the industry should respond to this reluctance. By supporting design engineers to increase their understanding of consumer concerns, Cressall hopes the industry will be able to overcome many of the challenges it faces.
Electrifying vehicle technologies in the modern age
Despite appearing to be a modern phenomenon, the first electric vehicle took to the road in 1832 and in 1899, outselling all other available options, including steam and gasoline powered vehicles. Since 1935, with the invention of the internal combustion engines, gasoline-powered vehicles have become the popular choice. This changed in 2016, which saw a record in the sale of electric vehicles worldwide, with 750,000 cars sold.
Drivers choose 'green' power for their EVs
Two-thirds of all German motorists can imagine buying an electric car. This is the result of a representative survey conducted by Statista on behalf of Infineon Technologies. Younger drivers are more open to e-cars, and are now boosting e-mobility. In the age group between 18 and 39 years, the approval rate for e-mobility is almost 80%. In the age group of the 60 to 69-year-old, however, only around 50% approve.
Packaging multinational makes corporate switch to solar energy
In recent years, multinationals have been pursuing renewable energy sources as a way of meeting their corporate responsibility targets of achieving power through renewable energy sources. Last year, internationally-operating corporations including IKEA, Apple, and Amazon added 325 megawatts (MW) to the United States’ installed photovoltaic capacity.
Taxi paid by pitching ideas that tackle climate change
Startups had a chance to pitch to clean energy company Fortum on a moving electric vehicle during the Finnish startup event Slush. With Pitchalong Shuttle, Fortum looked for partnerships with sustainable and innovative startups in order to find digital solutions for tackling climate change.