The European Union is set to vote on imposing new import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), which could reshape the automotive landscape. With the Chinese EV market share in Europe surging from 2% in 2020 to over 14%, the…
The summer is behind us; data show it was the warmest ever recorded in Europe. The average air temperature over European land between June and August was the highest for the season, at 1.54°C over the 1991-2020 average. But while…
Despite a 2.8% overall decline in new car registrations during the first three quarters of 2024, the Dutch automotive market is witnessing a significant shift towards electrification. September 2024 saw a 5.1% increase in new car sales, with nearly 80%…
BaiTech uses artificial intelligence to prevent piglet deaths in farrowing pens. It is a well-known problem for sows to lie down on piglets. The first few days are especially crucial for piglets’ survival. BigLife is seen as a promising practical…
Renewable sources now dominate the Netherlands’ electricity production, accounting for 53% of the total in September 2024. Wind energy production nearly doubled compared to September 2023, while solar power grew by 7%, reports Nationaal Klimaat Platform. This surge in green…
Many of us are used to checking a product’s label for its calorie count. Similarly, we’re moving towards a future in which sustainability information is just as easy to find. Startup Yopla has an AI tool that makes it easy…
Any ideas about the largest national trade partners for the state of Arizona? Obviously, Mexico and Canada would be number 1 and 2. But coming in third, surprisingly, we see the Netherlands. No wonder Sandra Watson, President and CEO of…
There are countless events and lectures organized for innovation professionals every year. Can’t see the forest for the trees anymore? Or do you need some inspiration? Good news! Every month, IO provides you with an overview of exciting events for…
1. Battolyser raises €30 million for green hydrogen production Battolyser Systems, a Dutch startup, announced it raised €30 million in Series A funding to scale its innovative hydrogen battery technology. The company’s unique electrolyzer with battery functionality aims to tackle…
TU Delft will spend the next two years investigating the condition of the Zeelandbrug between Zierikzee and Kats. The sixty-year-old bridge will soon need renovation or replacement. For the research, the field lab Monitoring Zeelandbrug has been set up. In…