The new sustainable vehicle start-up, Nikola has seen a massive increase in their stocks after announcing their new pick-up, the ‘Badger’, via Twitter Electric vehicle (EV) start-up Nikola made its debut as a publicly-traded company on 4th June. Although the company is yet to deliver a single product or have a factory their new pick-up, the ‘Badger’, is designed to compete with the Ford F-10. The electric and fuel cell vehicle pioneer already have a market higher than industry the well-established company, Fiat Chrysler. Nikola’s mission is to “transform the transportation industry while impro ..read more

After concerns in the rail industry about public transport issues, the European Commission has set out its post-COVID-19 recovery plan including a boost for rail travel and clean mobility. Following a joint statement by the International Union of Railways (UIC), the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), and the European Rail Industry Association (UNIFE) urging European decision makers to place public transport at the centre of the COVID-19 recovery plan, the European Commission (EC) has revealed a €750 billion package to help the European Union (EU) recover from the pandemic. T ..read more

In 2018 the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) released an aptly named report, ‘Mission Possible’, which aims to reach net-zero shipping by mid-century. Here is the progress of net-zero shipping today. The report, which had contributions from over 200 experts over a six-month consultation process, focuses on reaching net-zero carbon emissions from shipping. ETC does so by bringing together a diverse group of industry leaders. These include energy producers, energy users, equipment suppliers, investors, non-profit organizations and academics. Net-zero goal The aim was to accelerate change towa ..read more

UK-based fuels firm Velocys recently gained planning permission to build the UK’s first waste-to-jet-fuel plant named Altato Immingham. Velocys will work alongside British Airways and Shell to build the plant. Subject to additional funding and financial close, construction is set to begin in 2022, with fuel potentially being produced from 2025. Velocys Vision The firm hopes that Altalto will be the first in a fleet of world leading sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facilities using Velocys technology. They also aim to provide a blueprint that could make the UK a global centre for SAF production ..read more

Whilst many businesses have suffered during lockdown, video sharing platform Zoom made $4 billion in three months. Post-lockdown, what effect could this have on travel and the climate crisis? Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Zoom has aided those who have been forced to self-isolate completely. By keeping people in contact with family, friends and colleagues, video sharing has helped people adapt to the new normal. Self-isolators have been able to attend online hobby classes, appointments and self-help groups. Zoom has allowed for a new kind of socialising to appear in lockdown. Work contin ..read more

Exclusive sporting mobility company, Porsche, is committed to integrating sustainable strategies into their business model. With programmes like Porsche Impact, the company is on the way to a cleaner future. German automobile manufacturer, Porsche, is pursuing the vision of becoming the most sustainable brand for exclusive and sporting mobility. After adapting its sustainability strategy in 2019, the company focuses on its long-term objective of achieving value-creating growth for economic values and social responsibility. They also want to simultaneously improve sustainability within its corp ..read more

ZeroAvia, the leading company in decarbonising commercial aviation, has successfully conducted the first flight of the new battery-electric powered commercial-scale plane, Piper M-class, from its base in Cranfield, UK. The UK based company set a ‘significant milestone’ in demonstrating long-distance zero-emission flights by a large aircraft, putting the UK on the right path to achieving its net-zero and green aviation goals. Val Miftakhov, ZeroAvia Founder and CEO, said: This flight is the latest in a series of milestones that moves the possibility of zero emission flight closer to reality.” Z ..read more

Electric motorcycle company, BODAWERK, have developed lithium-ion batteries to transform the industry and help other companies to become successful. Ugandan start-up, BODAWERK, have developed lithium-ion batteries to be used in East-Africa’s most common mode of transport: the motorcycle. Known in Uganda as the ‘Boda Boda’, they are used for transporting goods, people and as a recreational activity. This young start-up is currently looking for innovative solutions and improvements to the Boda Boda. BODAWERK aims to introduce sustainable growth into its business model. Through the development of ..read more

A new agreement between Hitachi Rail and Hyperdrive promises zero-emission trains in the UK, opening the way for battery trains across the country. Hitachi Rail and Hyperdrive have signed an exclusive agreement to develop battery packs to power zero-emission trains in the UK. The partnership will create a battery hub in the North West of the country. With a presence in 38 countries, across 3 continents, Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions. The company’s mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions ..read more

The shift to sustainable transport is gaining momentum across the world. Asia is taking huge steps in cleaning up its transport industry, here’s how… The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the need for a dramatic change in the mobility industry to sustainable transport. It is clear to see many countries and businesses are making this needed shift to e-mobility. With Europe targeting the transport industry in their post-COVID-19 recovery, CleanTech News wanted to explore how other continents were following suit. It comes as no shock that Asia, the world’s biggest continent, is taking key step ..read more