Although having used to drive thousands of kilometers, spent electric vehicle (EV) batteries can have a second life. The battery pack is the most expensive component of electric cars nowadays, and as recycling them is still not that easy, it…
If there is one major by-product of industrialisation, it is carbon dioxide, which currently causes problematic levels of CO2 in air and water. For the past 18 months, Dutch-Scandinavian startup Paebbl has been working on a solution that radically accelerates…
Berlin plans to increase its use of geothermal energy. Three potential sites have been chosen for drilling, with the goal of starting around 2025. Currently, over 90% of Berlin’s heat production relies on fossil fuels, a statistic the city is…
Europe’s first certified full-scale Hyperloop test track is now ready for test operations, marking a significant milestone in sustainable and ultra-fast transportation. The 24-metre-long track was developed by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) Hyperloop research group. The first successful test run with…
Heat has emerged as one of Europe’s greatest enemies. In the new series ‘Europe battling heat‘, IO finds out how cities (can) arm themselves against it. Today: the role of digital twins in this battle. It’s all over the news:…
Scientists at City of Hope have achieved a major breakthrough in cancer treatment, developing a targeted chemotherapy named AOH1996 that shows promise in annihilating all solid tumors in preclinical research. This unique therapy selectively disrupts DNA replication and repair in…
Europe’s steel industry is spearheading the transition to low carbon emission steel production. With the introduction of innovative production processes and a range of new environmentally friendly products, the industry is taking significant strides towards sustainability. However, amidst these advancements,…
As summer temperatures escalate, Athens emerges as a leader in combatting the urban heat island effect. The city has appointed Europe’s first Chief Heat Officer, proactively protecting its citizens. Key strategies include the development of green and blue infrastructure, the…
Dembrane, a Dutch start-up, has just received a grant from OpenAI, marking a significant step towards democratizing AI. The grant, part of OpenAI’s initiative to explore democratic inputs to AI, will be used by Dembrane to develop technology that transforms…
With an innovative platform, Vandebron aims to balance the supply and demand of solar energy at one of Sunrock‘s solar farms. By joining the so-called Frequency Containment Reserve (FCR), Vandebron wants to work with energy producers to develop new battery…