Now playing Next Mobility Faster trains and cheaper tickets under new EU rail plans The European Commission has announced new plans to boost long-distance and cross-border train travel in Europe as part of efforts to tackle climate change. 15/12/2021
Now playing Next Mobility Watch the world's fastest electric plane take flight The ‘Spirit of Innovation’ broke three world records earlier this month, according to its manufacturer. 23/11/2021
Now playing Next Conscious Travel The quickest way to become more eco? Stop taking short-haul flights Short-haul flights remain popular but maybe not for long, as EU countries move to phase them out. 10/11/2021
Now playing Next Mobility World's biggest carmakers fail to sign up to zero emissions pledge Over 100 companies and governments signed a pledge to switch to electric vehicles by 2040, but the world's biggest carmakers and car markets weren't among them. 10/11/2021
Now playing Next Mobility Elon Musk: Tesla hasn't signed deal to sell Hertz 100,000 cars Car rental firm Hertz said it had ordered the electric vehicles last week, sending Tesla's stock price to record highs. 02/11/2021
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation What is the hydrogen revolution taking place in the Netherlands? Big players in the green hydrogen sector met in Amsterdam at the World Hydrogen Congress and this is what happened. 12/10/2021
Now playing Next Green News Will China ever build an underwater train all the way to the US? The project would allow travellers to get to North America in just two days. 21/09/2021
Now playing Next Mobility Are rural areas being left behind in the push for green mobility? The logic persists that the car is king when it comes to getting around in the countryside but what are the solutions for decarbonising mobility in rural areas? 17/09/2021
Now playing Next Mobility Decision to give Tesla €1 billion in subsidies expected at end of 2021 The US electric carmaker will have to wait to see if it will benefit from state subsidies in Germany for its gigafactory near Berlin. 06/09/2021
Now playing Next Green News What is E10 petrol and will my car run on it? This blend of fossil fuels and ethanol has just been introduced to fuel pumps across the UK. 01/09/2021
Now playing Next Mobility Maersk sails ahead with €5.95 billion ‘carbon neutral’ ship order The world’s largest shipping company is replacing vessels reaching their end of life by 2024 as it moves towards becoming a carbon-neutral operation. 26/08/2021
Now playing Next Mobility Luxury car brands showcase their new electric and hybrid models As the push to reduce emissions gains ground, brands like Lamborghini, Rolls Royce and McLaren unveiled new EVs at California’s annual Quail motorsports event. 18/08/2021
Now playing Next Experiences Eco-conscious students are protecting their future by refusing to fly Erasmus by Train wants the EU to fund rail travel for students on one of the biggest academic exchange programmes in the world. 16/08/2021
Now playing Next Mobility Tesla makes money on car sales for the first time in two years Sales of cheaper models boosted the EV maker, which had relied on selling carbon credits to rival manufacturers to post profits for eight quarters in a row. 27/07/2021
Now playing Next Work Is green hydrogen Europe’s holy grail for a climate neutral future? Low-carbon hydrogen could be the answer to Europe’s climate goals but experts say there’s still a long way to go. 19/07/2021
Now playing Next Living How to reduce the environmental impact of your summer holiday From accommodation to what to pack, here’s your definitive guide to travelling without hurting the planet. 07/07/2021
Now playing Next Mobility Lufthansa joins calls for the EU to set green jet fuel targets The German carrier joined environmental activists in calling for the bloc to encourage more uptake of green fuel produced by hydrogen. 01/07/2021
Now playing Next Tech News Euroviews. Can hyperloop make European travel greener? As governments search for a cleaner alternative to air travel, Josh Geigel, CEO of Virgin Hyperloop, argues that hyperloop could be the solution. 01/07/2021
Now playing Next Mobility VivaTech 2021: Is the future of flight electric? Startups SolarStratos and EHang say zero-emissions electric flight can become a reality. But are they right? 16/06/2021
Now playing Next Tech News Apple in 'private' talks with battery suppliers for electric car Apple is reported to be in talks with global battery manufactures CATL and BYD over battery supplies for its proposed electric car. 08/06/2021