Greenhouse Gas Emissions

UTA researchers (L to R), Mohammad Fakrul Islam, Frederick MacDonnell, Wilaiwan Chanmanee and Brian Dennis, whose research is a first in producing usable liquid hydrocarbon fuel from sunlight, water and CO2

Energy

Liquid hydrocarbon fuel created from CO2 and water in breakthrough one-step process

Researchers have demonstrated a one-step conversion of carbon dioxide and water directly into a simple and inexpensive liquid hydrocarbon fuel using a combination of high-intensity light, concentrated heat, and high pressure.

An artist's impression of California's new high-speed train

Urban Transport

California to get America's fastest high-speed rail line

Work is scheduled to begin on the first leg of what will be America's fastest high-speed rail line, in California.

Aircraft

Double bubble aircraft design would use 70 percent less fuel

The D “double bubble” aircraft design promises a 70 percent improvement in fuel economy, reduced noise, lower nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions and the ability to use shorter runways.

ETA report takes a close look at the real impact of EVs on the environment

Automotive

Are EVs risking or saving the planet?

An ETA report suggests electric cars should be rewarded for their energy efficiency, not for moving emissions from exhaust pipes to powerstation chimneys.

The hydrogen-powered Riversimple prototype makes its debut

Automotive

Riversimple hydrogen-powered urban car provides fuel for thought

Riversimple unveils a new hydrogen-powered prototype car that aims to change the way cars are built.

Hankook's enfren low rolling-resistance tire delivers 5% fuel saving

Automotive

Hankook's enfren low rolling-resistance tires deliver 5 percent fuel saving

The new range of low rolling-resistance tires from Hankook could save billions of liters of petrol every year and millions of tons of greenhouse gas emissions.