Initial studies on use of 100% sustainable aviation fuels in commercial jets underway

A team of aerospace specialists launched the world’s first in-flight emissions study using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a wide-body commercial passenger aircraft. Teaming up with German research center DLR, Rolls-Royce, and SAF producer Neste, Airbus has started the pioneering Emission and Climate Impact of Alternative Fuels (Eclif3) project, looking into the effects of […]

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Vegan Korean Heavyweight Kainan

TessDrive PH’s intrepid vegan food hunters Nona Andaya-Castillo (breastfeeding advocate and vegan activist), Custer C. Deocaris (scientist and radio host), and Aries B. Espinosa (TessDrive.com editor-in-chief) are at it again, this time tracking down the most delectable vegan version of the world-famous “samgyeopsal” at Chef Lilibeth Camposano’s vibrant kitchen. Our always-hungry “mukbangers” are handed full-meal

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How about a Swiss army knife-type of electric pickup? By 2023, Canoo will show us how that actually works

Canoo Inc, a company developing breakthrough purpose-built electric vehicles (EVs) with a proprietary and highly versatile platform architecture, has debuted its very own fully-electric pickup truck during the Motor Press Guild’s Virtual Media Day (VMD) in partnership with Automobility LA. The pickup truck’s production version opened for preorders in the second quarter of this year,

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Aviation industry moves closer to adoption of zero-emission hydrogen fuel

Plug Power Inc, a leading provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions building the global green hydrogen economy, recently announced its affiliation expansion with Universal Hydrogen Co, a pioneer in hydrogen aviation. Together, the two companies will complete the hydrogen value chain for aviation. Previously, both companies announced a partnership to develop a fuel cell-based hydrogen powertrain

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100 kms in 5 minutes: Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV crossover’s fast charging obliterates range anxiety

With the recent rollout of its latest full-electric crossover the Ioniq 5 built upon its new E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform), Hyundai pushes EV technology into a new era of safe, efficient, and high-performing mobility experience. The Ioniq 5 has also apparently broken the barrier that has kept many motorists from trying out EVs: The

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World’s 1st full-size wind-powered RoRo set to be operational by 2025

First, there was the Oceanbird concept—a car-carrying vessel designed to utilize wind as its primary source of power. This time, the Norwegian maritime industry group Wilhelmsen introduced another ground-breaking maritime innovation. Presenting the Orcelle Wind—the ship builder’s wind-powered pure car and truck carrier capable of achieving up to 90% reduced emissions than today’s most efficient

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table made from rubber tree

Rubber farmers in Zamboanga Sibugay see more lucrative use for retired trees

(Editor’s note: This article has been updated as of September 14, 2021) Rubber farmers in Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay have a more aesthetic and profitable use for their senile, unproductive rubberwood trees, thanks to the DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI). Through the project “Processing and Utilization of Senile and Unproductive Rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis) Trees

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Hyundai Motor commits to carbon neutrality by 2045

This September 6, at the ongoing Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) Mobility 2021 in Munich, Germany, Hyundai Motor Co announced its commitment to become carbon neutral by 2045. Hyundai’s integrated strategy to achieve carbon neutrality rests on the following three pillars: Clean mobility; next-generation platforms, and; green energy. Hyundai is showcasing the full breadth of its electrified

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a ship carrying hundreds of metal containers

New research center to lead decarbonizing efforts for shipping industry

(Editor’s note: This article has been updated as of September 8, 2021) After making a strong commitment to reducing its global carbon emissions towards 2050, the shipping industry, led by major players, are taking the next step to develop new fuel types and technologies. Recently launched was the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon

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