Coral reefs are disappearing at an alarming rate. Between 25% to 40% of the world’s corals have already been lost in our lifetimes. Even worse, the coming two decades may see their numbers decline as much as 90%. But one bold startup has a plan to save the world’s corals. Plant A Million Corals Foundation,...
Robot Truck Startup Gatik Raises $85 Million In Koch-Led Funding Round
"With the Series B round Gatik has raised $114.5 million since its founding in 2017 and the new financing 'positions us to scale nicely from here,' says cofounder and CEO Gautam Narang.
Using Hot Sand To Store Energy
The Department of Energy on CleanTechnica writes on their latest advancement in energy storage. “ENDURING uses electricity from surplus solar or wind to heat a thermal storage material — silica sand. Particles are fed through an array of electric resistive heating elements to heat them to 1,200°C (imagine pouring sand through a giant toaster). The...
Anheuser-Busch’s $64M Investment Will Build Largest US Brewery Solar Installation
"Anheuser-Busch aims to have 100% of its packaging made from majority recycled content or returnable content by the end of 2025. One recent effort includes its move to bring its products to market in cans made from low-carbon aluminum that meets industry-leading sustainability standards."
Tesla files to become an electricity provider in Texas
"Tesla wants to sell electricity directly to customers in Texas, according to an application filed by the company this month with the Public Utility Commission there."
Toyota To Make Fuel Cell Modules For Hydrogen Big Rigs At Kentucky Plant
Alan Ohnsman of Forbes writes about Toyota’s efforts to make fuel cells for hydrogen-powered big rigs. “Toyota’s fuel cell system for commercial vehicles ‘delivers over 300 miles of range at a full load weight of 80,000 pounds, all while demonstrating exceptional drivability, quiet operation and zero harmful emissions,’ David Rosier, head of powertrain at Toyota...
Smart Wires Technology Can Dramatically Increase Capacity to Existing Power Lines
Smart Wires is a company with a single mission: To reimagine the power grid as we know it.
The Technology to Reach Net Zero Carbon Emissions Isn’t Ready for Prime Time, But …
Clean energy test beds have emerged as a model for overcoming these barriers, combining top executors and brilliant ideas to develop and deploy clean energy technologies that are at once timely, cost-effective and viable.
U.S. clean power sees record growth
"Just-published industry data shows that installation of renewable power and battery storage capacity is on a record pace this year."
Roads Offer Plastic Eco-Friendly Second Life
Plastic roads may be a relatively new industry, but its participants are intent on rapid expansion. Netherlands-based PlasticRoad intends to roll out its product portfolio worldwide.
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