Tag: renewables
World passes 30% renewable electricity milestone, claims new report
Growth in solar and wind pushed the world past 30% renewable electricity for the first time in 2023, according to a report by global energy think tank Ember. Since 2000, renewables have expanded from 19% to more than 30% of global electricity, driven by an increase in solar and wind from 0.2% in 2000 to a record 13.4% in…
Tesla halts Cybertruck deliveries, Motorola releases Edge phones with wooden panel
Tesla has reportedly halted all Cybertruck deliveries due to a potentially fatal flaw that causes the accelerator pedal to become stuck. Many customers claimed to have received messages from Tesla and car dealerships, notifying them that their delivery appointment had been canceled, with some messages saying shipments will not commence until after April 20. Dan Ives,…
Self charging EVs and public transport to space top mobility wish list of today’s kids
Self-charging electric cars and public transport to space top the future mobility wish list of today’s youngsters. Over seven in 10 children aged 6-10 (72 per cent) said self-charging electric cars were an invention they’d like to see, while over half would like a flying car (51 per cent). And almost two in 10 (17…