This article was originally published by Steve Schaefer on Clean Fleet Report, a publication that gives its readers the information they need to move to cars and trucks with best fuel economy, including electric…
Month: February 2021
New global program aims to get 1,000 cities to take climate action by 2030
This article was originally published by Sarah Wray on Cities Today, the leading news platform on urban mobility and innovation, reaching an international audience of city leaders. For the latest updates follow Cities…
Amazon’s search algorithm spreads vaccine disinformation, study finds
Amazon’s reputation for spreading health misinformation has led critics to call it “a dystopian bookstore.” Their concerns have escalated since COVID-19 unleashed a wave of anti-vaccination zealots. According to a new study from the University…
Want to buy a MINI with a leather interior? Sorry mate, that’s no longer going to be an option
Iconic British car marker MINI is removing leather as an option for its future vehicles’ interiors. According to Autocar, the decision has been made as the company works to achieve its sustainability…
This 18-course, 132-hour mega-bundle can turn you into an ethical hacker
Credit: Caspar Camille Rubin/Unsplash TLDR: The All-In-One 2021 Super-Sized Ethical Hacking Bundle is a complete cybersecurity education, featuring 132 hours of intensive instruction to become a top-flight white hat hacker. If you…
Virgin Orbit launched a rocket from a plane — here’s how
Earlier this month, ten cubesats – small, cheap satellites weighing about a kilogram each – were sent into orbit around Earth. With almost 1,500 of these small satellites launched so far, adding…
What’s a heat pump and why do EVs use them?
Welcome to SHIFT Basics, a collection of tips, explainers, guides, and advice to keep you up to speed with mobility tech. They’ve been hailed as a money saver, an essential feature for…
Spotify searches don’t sync across devices — and it’s ridiculous
Last night, I couldn’t sleep. After sending an hour tossing and turning, I decided to get up, and listen to music on the sofa to tire myself out. Alas, I smashed into…
5 tips for leaders on how to take stock and get businesses ready for 2021
As a strange year drew to a close, I thought it was about time I sat down and went over what exactly had gotten me and my team through these unprecedented times….
This Indian state’s police force will block passport applications over ‘anti-national’ social media posts
In the last couple of years, governments all over the world have been keeping an eye on their citizens’ social media accounts to monitor critical posts about the ruling governments. Now, the Indian…