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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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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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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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Creative visualization of a hydrogen-powered airplane

EU to fly hydrogen-powered planes by 2035; JetBlue 1st airline to use UV light to disinfect cabins

(Editor’s note: This article has been updated as of September 7, 2021) Ambitious as it may sound, a hydrogen-powered short-range commercial passenger aircraft could be flying within Europe by 2035. That’s according to a major study commissioned by the European Union’s public-private Clean Sky 2 and Fuel Cells & Hydrogen Joint Undertakings. This published report

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From repurposed batteries to solar power systems, EV makers drive positive vibes home

(Editor’s note: This article has been updated as of September 5, 2021) American electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers Rivian and Tesla continue to display its commitment to provide power for communities and cost-friendly home solar power systems, respectively. By being producers of EVs, it’s not surprising to know that these builders would extend their respective core

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Volvo makes bold electromobility statement with its VNR electric truck

Electric pickups and crossovers are not the only evolution paving its way to the mainstream market lately. Earlier this year, Volvo Trucks North America had announced the commercial introduction and start of sales of its zero-tailpipe emission, battery-electric vehicle to the North American market. The Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric truck model has begun production.

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Boeing’s 2020 Global Environment report aims high for next 5 years

(Editor’s note: This article has been updated as of September 1, 2021) Despite the huge impact the pandemic has brought onto the aviation industry, manufacturers are not about to drop the ball on efforts to make the sector become carbon-neutral. In the American plane builder Boeing’s announcement of its 2020 Global Environment report, among the

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