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    Airports and Solar Arrays: An Overview

    Airports and Solar Arrays: An Overview

    Back in 2010, the Federal Aviation Administration released a study that suggested that airports are an ideal location for solar panels, stating that:  Solar technology has matured and is now a reliable way to reduce airport operating costs. Environmentally, solar energy shows a commitment to environmental stewardship, especially when the panels are visible to the […]

    The EV Transition Isn’t Just About Cars – the Broader Goal Should Be Access to Clean Mobility for Everyone

    The EV Transition Isn’t Just About Cars – the Broader Goal Should Be Access to Clean Mobility for Everyone

    The race to decarbonize passenger cars and light-duty trucks in the U.S. is accelerating. Battery electric vehicles accounted for almost 6% of all new vehicle sales in 2022, up from close to 3% in 2021, and demand is outstripping supply, even as manufacturers roll out new models and designs. The Biden administration is spending billions of dollars to build out EV charging networks and providing incentives for purchasing new and used EVs.

    Emirates Successfully Tests Flying Boeing 777 Plane on Sustainable Jet Fuel

    Emirates Successfully Tests Flying Boeing 777 Plane on Sustainable Jet Fuel

    The airline Emirates has successfully tested flying a Boeing 777-300ER airplane with one of its two engines using sustainable fuel. The flight flew from Dubai International Airport along the United Arab Emirates coastline for about an hour. According to the airline, the demonstration flight, commanded by Captain Fali Vajifdar and Captain Khalid Nasser Akram, is […]

    NYC to Require Uber, Lyft Vehicles to Be Zero-Emissions by 2030

    NYC to Require Uber, Lyft Vehicles to Be Zero-Emissions by 2030

    New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced in his State of the City address on Thursday that for-hire vehicles, including Uber and Lyft vehicles, need to reach zero emissions by 2030. The move is meant to match the city’s target of electrifying its vehicle fleet. According to the address, there are over 100,000 for-hire vehicles. […]