Electric Ferry Glides Over Water Like a Sports Car
A startup just made electric ferries smooth enough to compete with cars and trains. Brooklyn's newest boat almost flies above the water using century-old technology made modern.
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NYC Adds 600+ Curbside EV Chargers in 10 Neighborhoods
New York City is making electric vehicle charging as common as fire hydrants, installing over 600 new curbside charging points across 10 neighborhoods. The $60 million project transforms NYC's streets into a city-wide charging network for taxi drivers, rideshare workers, and residents without driveways.
NYC Adds 600 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to Streets
New York City is installing 600 new curbside electric vehicle charging stations starting early 2027, targeting neighborhoods with high concentrations of taxi and rideshare drivers. The expansion represents a major step toward the city's goal of making all rideshare rides zero-emission by 2030.
Lidl Netherlands Completes Electric Truck Fleet Rollout
Lidl Netherlands just became the world's first global retailer to deliver 100% of its products using zero-emission electric trucks. The final fast-charging hub is now live, completing a decade-long sustainability vision.
UK's First Battery-Electric Trains to Launch in 2034
Northern England is getting 29 new battery-electric trains that promise faster, more reliable service and 6,000 jobs. These aren't just renderings—the technology has been tested since 2024.
Amazon Rolls Out 50 Electric Semi Trucks in Germany
Amazon just put 26 electric Mercedes-Benz semi trucks on German roads, with 24 more coming by 2026. The company is backing its clean transport promise with over $1 billion in European investments.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks Gain Ground in Europe and US
Major automakers including Toyota, Daimler, and Volvo are joining forces to build a hydrogen truck ecosystem in Europe, offering a complementary path to battery-electric vehicles. With new import terminals and growing bus fleets, hydrogen fuel cells are becoming a real alternative for zero-emission transportation.
Alberta Funds 3 Hydrogen Projects With $8.2M Emission Cash
Alberta is turning pollution penalties into clean energy progress, awarding $8.2 million to three hydrogen projects that could transform regional transportation. The funding comes directly from fees paid by large industrial polluters.
Taiwan Airlines Cut 15,000 Tonnes Carbon with Cooking Oil Fuel
EVA Air just launched Asia's largest sustainable aviation fuel partnership, turning waste cooking oil into jet fuel that slashes emissions by 80%. Microsoft, a freight giant, and Taiwan's energy sector joined forces to prove green air travel can work at scale.
Overnight Trains to Connect Amsterdam and Copenhagen in 2028
A new sleeper train will link Brussels and Amsterdam to Copenhagen and Malmö starting April 2028, letting travelers wake up in Scandinavia. The route marks another win for Europe's growing network of sustainable overnight rail connections.
Argentina's Solar Train Glides Through 10,000-Year-Old Canyon
Latin America's first fully solar-powered passenger train is carrying tourists through one of South America's most ancient cultural corridors in Argentina. The Tren Solar de la Quebrada runs emission-free along a 26-mile route through a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's been traveled for 10,000 years.
Colorado E-Bike Program Still Helps Thousands Despite Delays
Colorado's groundbreaking e-bike tax credit has helped thousands of residents go electric, though one retailer's delivery struggles created confusion. Despite ongoing investigations into Bear Trail Bikes, the state's rebate program continues successfully supporting affordable electric transportation.