Inspiration for a Brighter Future

Solid State vs. Lithium Ion: The Future of EV Batteries

EV charging display

Electric cars are rising in popularity as more people seek out eco-friendly vehicles that don’t guzzle gas.

Most electric vehicles (EVs) today rely on lithium ion batteries to power them. But emerging solid state battery technology could provide a safer, more powerful replacement.

Let’s take a look under the hood and compare these two battery types vying to be at the heart of the EV revolution.

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How AI is Revolutionizing Sustainability

AI and sustainability

In the age of rapid technological advancements, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool in our quest for environmental sustainability. From optimizing energy efficiency to supporting eco-friendly agriculture, AI holds the potential to revolutionize how we address climate change and preserve our planet’s resources.

But with great power comes great responsibility — balancing AI’s benefits against its potential drawbacks is crucial if we want to harness this technology for good.

In this blog post, we dive deep into the role of AI in promoting sustainability, explore captivating case studies that highlight real-world applications, and discuss future developments on track to reshape our world.

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Flying Green: A Look at the Future of Sustainable Aviation

Plane landing on airstrip

Air travel connects our world, but it comes with an environmental cost.

Sustainable aviation aims to reduce this impact.

In this blog post, I’ll explore the current state of aviation, sustainable innovations, and the future of green air travel.

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Eco-Tourism: A Sustainable Approach to Travel

Two young men enjoying an eco-tourism trip.

As the world becomes increasingly connected, travel and tourism are becoming accessible to more and more people. However, with this growth in tourism comes an increase in environmental impacts.

From carbon emissions to plastic waste, the travel industry is a significant contributor to global environmental problems.

But it doesn’t have to be this way.

By embracing eco-tourism, we can reduce the negative impacts of travel and make the industry more sustainable.

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Leading the EV Charge: Callum Russell and Charging At Home

Charging At Home

I was pleased to chat this week with Callum Russell, who is an electric vehicle (EV) enthusiast and the proud owner of the Charging At Home website.

As you’ll see from his responses to my questions, Callum is super knowledgeable and passionate about EVs and their potential to revolutionise the transport industry.

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The Top 10 Green Tech Companies to Watch in 2023

As the world becomes more environmentally conscious, companies that are eco-friendly are likely to see increased success.

In an effort to identify the best of these companies, we looked at factors such as how innovative their technology is, how sustainable their practices are, and how community-minded they are.

Our research has led us to pick 10 green tech companies to watch in 2023:

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Electric Boats Will Soon Rule the Seas

Electric boat

Do electric boats exist?

Yes, they do. And they are rapidly growing in popularity.

This is because they are quiet, more efficient and don’t produce any harmful emissions.

Electric boats are also coming down in price and charging facilities are becoming more readily available.

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My EV Experience: 10,000 Miles With No Home Charger

Craig Todd with his Kia Soul EV

As regular readers of this site will know, I’ve been super interested in electric cars for a long time, so I was excited to find last year that I could lease one through the Salary Sacrifice Scheme. This scheme makes it easy and affordable to lease a new car — including electric cars.

In my case, I arranged to lease a fully-electric Kia Soul just over a year ago. The car has a 280-mile range, which is more than sufficient for the vast majority of my journeys.

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13 Things I’ve Learned From Using Public EV Charging Stations

Electric car charging

Electric cars are amazing vehicles, but if you need to use public EV charging stations then you could find the fun and enjoyment of driving electric can be quickly tainted.

As someone who drives a pure electric car and relies 100% on public charging points, I’ve had to learn the hard way on how to make the most of a still evolving public charging network.

However, rather than you going through the same pain points as me, I thought I’d share some of my tips on how to make your charging experience as pleasant and stress-free as possible.

Let’s dive straight in…

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How Covid-19 Triggered Sustainable Changes in the Automotive Industry

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The Covid-19 pandemic that started over a year ago has had a tremendous impact on our lives so far. We all got affected either by the disease or hardships it caused in everyday life. So did numerous businesses and industries. However, some sectors, such as the automotive, while suffering losses on one hand, also saw significant changes which led to positive results, especially for the environment.

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