Tag: Studies
Electric gate: Are car manufacturers deliberately deceiving on range?
The range of electric cars is a decisive factor when buying. But most cars never reach the manufacturers' specifications. Sales tricks to make the cars more attractive? The manufacturers reject the suspicion of deliberate deception. While the EU is still on the side of the manufacturers, things are getting tight for Tesla in the USA.
Superconductor highway: Dream or key to green mobility?
Thanks to superconductors, cars and trucks can not only travel at top speed, but can also do so completely free of local emissions. This is shown in a new study that explains the potential of superconducting highways for the transport turnaround - including in the promotion of hydrogen technologies.
Artificial leaf produces e-fuel
Like a miniature fuel production plant, the leaf produces bio-ethanol and -propanol from light, water and CO2. Applied on a larger scale, this could be an interesting solution for the climate-neutral production of synthetic fuels - and thus represent a further step away from fossil fuels.
Penguin droppings in the fight against climate change
The Earth's ecosystem is a play of complex interrelationships in which humans, plants and animals can contribute to the preservation of the planet in terms of climate protection. According to new findings, even penguins, as a crucial part of the South Pole ecosystem, contribute to the fight against climate change. They support the carbon cycle and air pollutant sequestration.
Environmental zones protect against lung cancer and dementia
Breathing fine dust is dangerous - with long-term health consequences that can plague those affected for a long time. Studies now reveal how particulate matter can lead to lung cancer and dementia. Is it time for stricter limits - in the interest of health and the environment?
E-fuels: (Not) a solution for combustion engines?
E-fuels are increasingly being considered in the context of the transport transition - for example, as part of the strategy to make the internal combustion engines still in circulation after 2035 more sustainable. But what impact do they actually have on air quality and climate? And what would their approach mean for the environment and climate-protecting transport measures after the end of the combustion engine?
Germany-wide driving bans for diesel cars?
A study brings alarming results and shows that most diesel vehicles actually conceal their actual emissions through defeat devices. Up to 150 car models from different manufacturers could be affected. How will the authorities act? Will more diesel driving bans and environmental zones be introduced?
Germany: Transport misses climate targets
In 2022, Germany met its climate targets in terms of total greenhouse gases released. However, not all sectors are on the right track. The transport sector in particular, with its annually rising emissions, is causing concern among experts.
Fine dust alarm: Above limit value worldwide
A study shows the extent of the global pollution problem. Only a fraction of the earth's population would live safely from the health effects of air pollutants. It is time for a more decisive climate policy.
Air pollution: impact on art
For climate physicists and scientists, industrialisation is not only an important reference point marking the beginning of anthropogenic - i.e. man-made - climate change, but has also left its mark on art and famous painting styles. What are the "positive" effects of air and environmental pollution on our lives?