In our Sunday newsletter, we, as editors, reflect on the past seven days. We do this on the initiative of our cartoonist Albert Jan Rasker. He chooses a subject, draws a picture, and we take it from there. Albert Jan couldn’t…
Modern, smart, and expanded electricity grids are not just the backbone of today’s energy systems but are pivotal for successful clean energy transitions. Despite their century-long history of delivering power, they are now undergoing a transformation, driven by the global…
DS Automobiles steps into the future by piloting the use of ChatGPT in its vehicles, a first in Europe. The artificial intelligence service provides a ‘conversational experience’ to drivers, enhancing their journey with its voice-activated DS Iris infotainment system. Available…
Amazon’s drone delivery service, Prime Air, is set to extend its reach to the UK and Italy by the end of 2024. This indicative of a wider trend, as drone delivery services gain altitude globally with Walmart having already completed…
Drivers tapping their fingers impatiently on the steering wheel as traffic is jammed. One thing is certain, the current urban traffic in many big cities leaves much to be desired. So the question arises: why not look to the sky…
By definition, a disruption is the action of changing the traditional way an industry or a market works by means of new methods or technology. The invention of the wheel, the Industrial Revolution, and the Internet all belong to the…
The digitalisation of cross-border roads between Spain and France is set to save over 2,000 million euros annually, according to the EUMOB project. The savings stem from reduced accidents, pollution, and travel time. The investment, around 423.6 million euros, is…
The EU is tightening energy reporting requirements for data centres as part of its ambitious goal for these facilities to be climate neutral by 2030. Owners of centres with a minimum IT capacity of 500 kW will have to disclose…
The conference “Joining forces on Hydrogen – Belgium, Benelux and its neighbors” was held Monday at the Dome Event Hall in Brussels. The conference was organized by WaterstofNet and Cluster Tweed, united under the umbrella of the Belgian Hydrogen Council…
The International Energy Agency reported that current electricity grids may be insufficient for supporting clean energy transitions. As we advance towards a cleaner energy future, grids play a crucial role in connecting new power supplies with demand. However, without the…