The goals are too vague, the changes are too slow and politicians are not on top of them enough. The Integral Care Agreement (IZA), concluded in 2022, is behind the times, according to an opinion presented today to three ministers…
In 2023, the largest Dutch CO₂ emitters achieved record decreases in emissions, but the aviation sector was a notable exception with an 11 percent increase. Renewable energy generation contributed substantially to the decline, despite restrictions on coal-fired power plants being…
When we think about a sustainable future, windmills and solar panels often come to mind. But a big problem is that these renewable energy sources are prone to fluctuations and, therefore, don’t always match the constant demand for energy. This…
The Marc Cornelissen Brightlands Award will be expanded to include a Young Talent Award. The intention is to award it for the first time next year to a team of graduating students from one of the 105 Dutch Technasium schools.…
When I started e-engine.de with a friend in 2019, our credo was that we believed in electromobility. According to the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), 4,648 electric cars were sold in Germany in January 2019. The most successful model was…
In our Sunday newsletter, we 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. “Do you want good or…
It is February 5, 2026. This radiant winter day marks the beginning of a revolutionary era. In a setting bathed in sunlight, surrounded by curious and hopeful citizens, the king introduces not a person but a technological innovation: the first…
Throughout history, humans have exhibited a persistent fear of the unknown. Particularly when confronted with novel technologies. Whether it be the introduction of fire, the bicycle, or, more recently, artificial intelligence: each leap has been met with skepticism and trepidation.…
Exactly 25 years ago, Philips decided to open the doors of the NatLab. Despite the success, the electronics company of the time realized that even greater success could be achieved through collaboration not only between its own departments but also…
The Netherlands is the second largest hydrogen producer in Europe. Almost all hydrogen now comes from fossil fuels. By 2030, the Netherlands wants to have 4GW of electrolysis capacity. A key challenge to producing green hydrogen on that large scale…