Daily Archives: 31, August 2024

Vodafone Powers Europe’s First 5G Network at Temelín Nuclear Plant, Paving the Way for Secure Infrastructure Digitalization

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has deployed the first 5G mobile private network (MPN) at Temelín Nuclear Power Plant in Czechia, marking a significant milestone in Europe. This new 5G connectivity will enhance communication within the plant, replacing traditional walkie-talkies and enabling … Read the full press release

DNV Report Highlights Technological Innovations as Key to Maritime Sector’s Emission Reductions

(IN BRIEF) DNV’s latest “Maritime Forecast to 2050” report emphasizes the critical role of technological advancements, particularly in energy efficiency and digitalization, in achieving the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2030 decarbonization goals. As carbon-neutral fuels remain scarce, the report stresses … Read the full press release

Thyssenkrupp Steel, E.ON, and König-Brauerei Launch Sustainable Energy Project, Slashing CO2 Emissions by 75%

(IN BRIEF) Thyssenkrupp Steel, E.ON, and König-Brauerei have launched an innovative project that repurposes waste heat from steel production to power the brewing processes at König-Brauerei. The initiative, which includes the construction of a steam transfer pipeline by E.ON, allows … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Commits $100 Million to U.S. Sustainable Forestry and Carbon Sequestration Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has invested $100 million in a partnership with Anew Climate and Aurora Sustainable Lands to support sustainable forestry practices across 300,000 hectares in the U.S. The initiative aims to reduce timber harvesting, enhance carbon sequestration, and improve … Read the full press release

Newly Renovated TU/e Sports Center Opens, Unveiling Largest Student Facility in the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) Eindhoven University of Technology has unveiled its expanded and renovated Student Sports Center, now the largest in the Netherlands. The center, which was opened by Olympic medalist Sander de Graaf, features a significant increase in space and new … Read the full press release

Veteran Academic Leader Jos Keurentjes Appointed Dean of TU/e’s Chemical Engineering & Chemistry Department

(IN BRIEF) Jos Keurentjes has been appointed as the new dean of the Department of Chemical Engineering & Chemistry at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), starting September 1, 2024. Keurentjes, who previously worked as a professor at TU/e for ten … Read the full press release

UK Launches £40 Million Initiative to Enhance Flood and Drought Predictions with Cutting-Edge Research

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol is part of a pioneering national initiative called the Floods & Droughts Research Infrastructure (FDRI) project, aimed at improving the UK’s ability to predict and manage extreme weather events like floods and droughts. Supported … Read the full press release

Telstra and Ericsson Unveil Groundbreaking 5G Technology to Revolutionize Mobile Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Telstra and Ericsson have successfully launched the world’s first deployment of Ericsson’s 4th generation Radio Access Network (RAN) Compute platform, marking a significant advancement in mobile connectivity. This new technology, which enhances speed, reliability, and efficiency, is a … Read the full press release

MAN Truck & Bus Welcomes 500+ New Trainees with a Focus on E-Mobility and Automation

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has welcomed 511 new apprentices and 27 dual students for the 2024 training year across its German production sites in Munich, Nuremberg, Salzgitter, and its service operations. This intake brings the total number of … Read the full press release

Lund University Welcomes Acclaimed Transport Scholar for Collaborative Research Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Professor Johan Woxenius from the University of Gothenburg has been awarded the prestigious Håkan Frisinger Prize for Transportation Research by the Volvo Research and Educational Foundations (VREF). The award, which includes a guest research program at Lund University, … Read the full press release