According to WHO, people with disabilities represent 16% of the world population. They also find transportation 15 times more challenging than non-disabled individuals. But for mobility to truly be sustainable, it has to go beyond reducing emissions; it has to be inclusive and cater for every member of society. To this end, technology represents a […]
Tech is breaking accessibility barriers in transport — here’s how Leer más »
The innovation arm of British telecoms giant BT — called Etc. — is looking to convert the Group’s street cabinets into EV charging points. The big green cabinets, a common sight across the UK, are currently used for providing copper-based broadband and phone services but are soon to be decommissioned as BT transitions to full
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There’s a wind turbine being built in the forests of Sweden — or should I say from the forests. Budding startup Modvion, based in the Scandinavian country, is currently building the world’s tallest wooden wind turbine, and it’s on track for completion this year. The tower will stand 105 metres and is being built for
World’s tallest wooden wind turbine is ‘stronger than steel’ Leer más »
Next year, a Dutch company will put a new kind of battery in a drone and — if all goes according to plan — that drone will fly for 50% longer than it could with a standard lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery. Flight times of nearly an hour, say, rather than 34 minutes. The souped-up drone won’t
European startups: I think we’re going to need a better battery Leer más »
While our transition to renewable energy is critical if we are tomeet our climate targets, fully relying on sources such as solar and wind still presents a major challenge: efficient and sustainable storage. Now, a German research consortium led by Fraunhofer IZM aims to tackle this problem with a zinc battery technology that can not
New zinc battery tech can store and produce green hydrogen on demand Leer más »
German multi-modal travel unicorn Omio has teamed up with compatriot search engine Ecosia to create a tree-planting rail travel booking tool. It means users will be able to search and book train journeys through Ecosia’s website, powered by an API-integration with Omio’s travel platform. The booking platform will automatically pop up via a simple query
Berlin tech companies join forces to plant trees when you travel by train Leer más »
When Russia cut off Europe’s gas supply following the invasion of Ukraine, it exposed the vulnerable underbelly of a continent largely reliant on imported energy. To be fair, the bloc responded pretty quickly by sourcing gas from other countries and stockpiling it for a rainy day. And, it turns out, Europe was also hoarding mountains
Europe stockpiles €7B of Chinese solar panels in bid for energy security Leer más »
Approximately 48.6 billion cubic meters of water are lost around the world every day. According to the International Water Association (IWA), the main culprits for this loss are underground leaks on water mains and service pipes. To monitor leaks in water pipeline networks, researchers at the Polytechnic University of Milan have experimented with a novel
Fibre optics could be the answer to water loss from leaky pipes Leer más »
Vertical Aerospace’s electric urban air taxi has completed its maiden untethered flight, marking a significant milestone for the Bristol-based startup. The flight took place on Wednesday at Cotswold Airport in southwest England, where a full-scale prototype of the VX4, the company’s eVTOL, flew at about 70km/h or 40 knots. According to the company, the aircraft was
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Hydrogen-powered planes are, essentially, nothing new. The USSR flew the alternative fuel testbed Tupolev Tu-155 on hydrogen (and liquid natural gas) more than 35 years ago. However, challenges associated with the technology meant that it was basically moth-balled for commercial aircraft operations (rocket fuel is another matter) — until now. With the future of the
Meet Europe’s hydrogen trailblazers on a quest for zero-emission air travel Leer más »
The startup investment climate has been somewhat grim of late. And despite ever-mounting evidence of approaching catastrophe, financing of climate tech has also suffered, with venture funding down 40% in H1 2023. However, there are some rays of hope shimmering on the horizon. With less money available, it is perhaps understandable that investors (even the
Carbon removal registry lands one of largest-ever seed rounds for climate software Leer más »
Last month was the hottest June on record globally and if the EU is to meet its ambitious climate targets to tackle climate change, it’s going to need more skilled workers. In fact, according to the World Economic Forum, the continent needs nothing short of a green skills revolution if it is to fully harness
Europe needs more skilled workers to build the green economy Leer más »
