Japanese firms rev up output of EV range-boosting materials.
Daikin Industries is developing an energy-saving refrigerant for vehicle air conditioners that will help extend range. As air conditioners consume large amounts of electricity, the refrigerant would allow more power to be allocated to driving.
Ovo reduces energy costs for heat pumps.
Energy supplier OVO has halved the cost of electricity for heat pumps to 15p per kWh, roughly halving their running costs compared to a gas boiler.
Heat pump training receives government funding.
Following Government funding confirmation for the scheme, the UK's first dedicated low carbon heating training will be launched.
Heat pumps can be used to prevent potholes.
The researchers insist that thermoactive roads could be a low-cost, low-carbon alternative to reduce road damage.
Paint reduces heating and cooling loads.
Scientists at Stanford University claim to have invented a new kind of paint that can keep homes and other buildings cool in summer and warm in winter.
September’s MCE 2020 is now cancelled
ITALY: The European air conditioning, refrigeration and heating exhibition Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE 2020), previously rescheduled to take place in September, has now been officially cancelled.