Hydrogen has been touted by many as the next big thing in alternative energy. It gives off no pollutants when burned and can also be produced easily using electricity from renewable sources.

Yongping Zhai · Renewable Energy World 14 Jun 2019

Automotive

Thumbs up? This map shows the best places to hitchhike in Europe

Hitchhiking has had a fairly checkered history. But it's still more popular in Europe than you might think.

Frank Jacobs · Big Think 14 Jun 2019

Advanced Manufacturing

Localized microfactories - the new face of globalized manufacturing

Smaller factories situated closer to their target markets can allow global companies to operate more nimbly and help democratize entrepreneurship.

Amar Hanspal 11 Jun 2019

Supply Chain and Transport

India and Bangladesh are reviving long-neglected trade routes: their rivers

In reviving their inland waterways, India and Bangladesh are set to improve trading abilities and encourage investments, all leading to increased development in the South Asian region.

Junaid Kamal Ahmad · World Bank 11 Jun 2019

Cities and Urbanization

These are the world’s best cities to be a cyclist

Some cities do more than others to get people on two wheels – but investing in bike use brings more benefits than you might think.

Johnny Wood 06 Jun 2019

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

Planes can now fly for 21 hours non-stop. But are people ready?

Ultra-long-haul flights are set to get even longer – but what does this mean for pilots and passengers?

Douglas Broom 28 May 2019

Space

Watch the launch of Space X's first Starlink satellites

Elon Musk's SpaceX has reached another milestone along its journey, launching it's first satellites into space as part of the Starlink internet venture.

Joey Roulette · Reuters 24 May 2019

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Researchers are teaching driverless cars how to read maps

MIT researchers are using maps and visual data to give driverless cars a more 'human' awareness on the road.

Rob Matheson · MIT News 24 May 2019

Supply Chain and Transport

Now's the time to take up cycling - here are 6 reasons why

From China to India, across Europe and the Americas, cycling is hugely popular. Here’s a reminder - on Bike to Work Day 2019 - of what makes it great and what some countries and cities ar...

Sean Fleming 17 May 2019

Supply Chain and Transport

Sweden has launched a driverless, electric delivery truck

A driverless electric truck began daily freight deliveries on a public road in Sweden on Wednesday, in what developer Einride and logistics customer DB Schenker described as a world first.

Esha Vaish · Reuters 17 May 2019

Supply Chain and Transport

Canada has the worst fuel economy in the world. Here's why

A new report by the International Energy Agency shows that Canada's vehicles have the highest average carbon emissions and fuel consumption per kilometre.

Blake Shaffer · The Conversation 17 May 2019

Supply Chain and Transport

3 ways to use digital identity systems in global supply chains

Systems for verifying digital identities remain fragmented and inefficient – here's our explainer of the different options available

Nadia Hewett and Andrew Ballinger 14 May 2019

International Trade and Investment

Global Trade Identity can be the cornerstone of paperless trade

A single, unified digital identity for each separate player on supply and transaction chains is needed to streamline global trade.

Henrik Hvid Jensen 13 May 2019

Africa

Africa is creating one of the world's largest single markets. What does this mean for entrepreneurs?

The Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is set to launch on 30th May. If every African country joins, it’s expected to be one of the world’s largest single markets, accounting for...

Gerald Chirinda 02 May 2019

Supply Chain and Transport

Norway’s electric car market has overtaken traditional vehicle sales

To meet the mobility demands of the future without increasing congestion and pollution calls for some major changes.

Charlotte Edmond 05 Apr 2019

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