By Danielle Ngamegni
DOTS expects the electric buses will be fully integrated into the Shuttle-UM fleet by fall 2027, calculating a reduction of diesel fuel by more than 130,000 gallons annually. Continue reading UMD hopes to replace the Shuttle-UM fleet with electric buses by fall 2027
By Ilana Williams For many students balancing schoolwork and a social life, the energy source powering the University of Maryland campus may be the last thing on their minds. But clean energy is a priority for the Sustainability Committee, the Student Government Association group that monitors UMD’s Climate Action Plan progress. And some committee members are not happy with the university’s plan for a new … Continue reading UMD says NextGen will power its future. Some say its plan is not sustainable.
By: Rina Torchinsky Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed a “smart fabric” designed to keep the body comfortable in hot and cold temperatures. If adopted, this technology could likely eliminate the need for air conditioning and heating. The development of the textile comes after four years of research behind the doors of a modestly sized second-floor lab in the chemistry building. The team, … Continue reading UMD Researchers develop energy-efficient smart fabric for clothing
By Meghan Thompson The Maryland Day visitors who ventured past the Xfinity Center, away from the chaos of main campus funnel cakes and fire trucks, toured an educational open house of a modernly designed sustainable home. The open house was hosted by the American Institute of Architects Potomac Valley Chapter and the Potomac Valley Architecture Foundation to promote sustainable housing and educate Maryland Day visitors … Continue reading LEAFHouse brings sustainable housing to Maryland Day
