The European Commission’s RePowerEU plan, presented in June 2022, aims to reduce dependency on Russian fossil fuels. A key proposal within this plan is the creation of three hydrogen corridors, one of which is the North Sea Corridor. The Commission…
In our Sunday newsletter, we, as editors, reflect on the past seven days. Here’s everything we published, and underneath is our selection: With the rare earths needed for supermagnets, this Norwegian village wants to lead the energy transition in Europe…
For many e-mobility fans, the new drive has already won. Growth rates are higher than those of internal combustion engines almost everywhere in European markets, the efficiency of electric drives is unmatched, and even the indirect emissions of electric vehicles…
Usono, a Dutch company specializing in ultrasound accessories, starts a partnership with Torino Football Club (Torino FC). The partnership between Usono and Torino FC aims to enhance ultrasound imaging in professional football, through the application of Usono’s ProbeFix Dynamic Pro.…
Permanent magnets, also known as supermagnets, are essential in manufacturing a wide range of state-of-the-art products, including electric cars and wind turbines. To create these magnets, crucial in the energy transition, several ‘rare earth elements’ (REE) are needed. Much of…
Researchers from Purdue University and Michigan State University have developed HADAR, a ground-breaking camera imaging system. Their research was published in Nature. Through the application of artificial intelligence, HADAR interprets heat signatures, providing unprecedented clarity in thermal imaging. This technology…
“The world is witnessing a revolution in energy storage with the rise of water batteries, also known as pumped storage hydropower plants, a type of hydroelectric energy storage. It is a configuration of two water reservoirs at different elevations that…
Solar technology company Sono Motors retrofitted a combustion engine bus with its solar bus kit. Last month the firm launched an innovative public transport pilot project in Hof in northeastern Bavaria, Germany, back fitting a bus operated by Stadtwerke Hof,…
The post-pandemic world has brought about significant changes in how cities function, particularly in real estate. A McKinsey Global Institute report titled ‘Empty Spaces and hybrid places: The Pandemic’s lasting impact on real estate‘ highlights the need for cities to…
The impact of extreme heat in urban areas is a growing problem. Adding more green space and water storage to urban areas are effective solutions. With more greenery, the city’s temperature drops, improving livability at the same time. In addition,…