Jerry Woodall, an engineer from Purdue University, has developed a method that uses an aluminum alloy to extract hydrogen from water on contact. This process eliminates the need to transport or store hydrogen gas, 2 things that have been major obstacles to achieving the much anticipated hydrogen
Posted bySteveon05.20.2007inEnergy, Sustainable Tech, Transportation
Billionaire Richard Branson, who announced last month that he was putting $3 billion towards anti-global warming initiatives, has issued a call to the airline industry for a 25% reduction in CO2 emissions. In response, or perhaps coincidentally, Canadian-owned airline WestJet has announced they're
Posted bySteveon10.4.2006inTransportation
Air travel is one of the most carbon-intensive activities an ordinary person can do, but Boeing is looking to change this by developing a light aircraft that is powered by hydrogen fuel cells. They hope to have their first test flight within 12 months, potentially making it the greenest plane to e
Posted bySteveon08.28.2006inSustainable Tech, Transportation
In a recent interview, Richard Branson expressed concern that his international business is contributing to climate change. Branson is tackling this issue by investing in conventional alternative energy technologies but has also announced that he is developing a new clean fuel to be used in cars,
Posted bySteveon08.23.2006inEnergy, Transportation
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