Author: Guillaume Delacroix

Imagine being able to recharge your electric vehicle’s battery while driving on the highway. This futuristic concept, known as the “electric highway,” is set to be tested in 2025 on a 2-kilometer stretch of the A10 autoroute near Paris. The technology involves inductive coils installed beneath the asphalt, allowing for wireless charging as vehicles pass over them. Selected as part of a project by the French state-owned bank Bpifrance, Vinci Autoroutes, Gustave-Eiffel University, and Hutchinson will assess the energy efficiency of this system. The aim is to reduce the need for frequent stops to charge, potentially cutting battery size by…

Greenpeace activists hold banners as they protest at the deep sea mining vessel Hidden Gem, commissioned by Canadian miner The Metals Company, in the Mexican Pacific port of Manzanillo, in Manzanillo, Mexico September 27, 2023. GREENPEACE MEXICO VIA REUTERS During the International Seabed Authority meetings in Kingston, The Metals Company (TMC) stood out for its aggressive pursuit of deep-sea minerals. In 2023, TMC advocated for using robots to mine polymetallic nodules at great depths to avoid social issues in terrestrial mines. Though TMC claimed environmental benefits, scientists express concern about disrupting deep-sea ecosystems. TMC’s assertions on carbon storage and minimal…