(IN BRIEF) The Métropole Européenne de Lille has secured a €245 million green loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to modernize its urban transport system, alongside a €31.5 million grant from the European Commission. This joint financing will support … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Damien Castelain, EIB, European Commission, France, Métropole Européenne de Lille, Mobility Initiative, partnership, sustainability, TRANSPORT
(IN BRIEF) Perovskia Solar, an Empa spin-off, has secured over two million Swiss francs in seed funding and signed contracts with more than ten major IoT companies. Specializing in custom-printed perovskite solar cells, the company aims to provide sustainable energy … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Anand Verma, Beda Rohner, Empa, IoT Sector, Nils Hagander, Perovskia Solar, solar technology
(IN BRIEF) Hydro and Mercedes-Benz have launched the “Corridor” program at Climate Week 2024 in New York, aimed at fostering sustainable development in the Brazilian Amazon. This long-term initiative will promote positive impacts for local communities and nature through partnerships … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, Metals and Minerals, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged Amazon Sustainability, Eivind Kallevik, Gunnar Güthenke, Hydro, Mercedes-Benz, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Eviden has been selected by the Luxembourg National Railway Company (CFL) to implement next-generation critical communication solutions to upgrade its GSM-R command and control network, enhancing safety and operational efficiency. The project, expected to be operational by late … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Eviden, Germany, Lionel Toullier, Luxembourg National Railway Company (CFL), Mathieu Perrus, partnership, Railway Communication Systems, safety, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Eviden, part of the Atos Group, has won a contract from RATP to equip its MP14 and new MF19 metro trains and TW20 tramways with TETRA radio communication systems. This agreement includes the supply of 132 radio units, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The commercialization of autonomous buses and roboshuttles has faced delays, with progress falling short of expectations from 2022 to 2024. While these technologies promise cost savings and reduced labor pressures for operators, the number of active companies in … Read the full press release
Posted in Government, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Automated Vehicle Act, Autonomous Buses, autonomous vehicle, Autonomous Vehicles, buses, IDTechEx, market intelligence, market report, public transport, public transport revolution, RESEARCH, Roboshuttles, robotaxi, Transport Policy
(IN BRIEF) DNV has awarded Hanwha Ocean Type Approval Design Certification (TADC) for its innovative rotor sail technology, marking it as the first rotor sail certified for use in hazardous zones in South Korea. The certification confirms that the rotor … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Awards, DNV, Hanwha Ocean, Hazardous Zone Installation, Rotor Sail Technology, safety, South Korea, sustainability, Type Approval Design Certification (TADC), Vidar Dolonen, Young-Chang Son
(IN BRIEF) Knorr-Bremse AG has successfully issued a dual-tranche bond totaling 1.1 billion Euro, marking its first Green Bond of 500 million Euro aimed at financing eligible green projects. The remaining 600 million Euro bond has a five-year maturity and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Financial, Frank Markus Weber, investment, Knorr-Bremse AG, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The brain-computer interface (BCI) market is expanding rapidly, with companies developing both invasive and non-invasive solutions for communication, mobility, and device control. While Elon Musk’s Neuralink has garnered significant attention, it faces competition from several established players like … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged BCI, Blackrock Neurotech, brain computer interface, Brain Computer Interfaces 2025-2045: Technologies, brain-chip, brain-computer interface, EcoG, electrocorticography, electrode-integrated EEG, Electroencephalography, Elon Musk, forecasts, Human Machine Interface, IDTechEx, neural interfaces, Neuralink, Onward Medical, Paradromics, players, stentrodes, Synchron, wearable sensors
(IN BRIEF) Ramboll has partnered with the UN-led Green Jobs for Youth Pact, committing to train 1,000 young professionals by 2025 to address the skills gap in the low-carbon economy. In collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), UNEP, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged INDIA, International Labour Organization (ILO), Lone Tvis, partnership, Ramboll, Susana Puerto, sustainability, UK, UN Green Jobs Pact, UNEP, UNICEF, US, young professionals
(IN BRIEF) voestalpine Railway Systems is showcasing its advanced rail solutions at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin, the world’s leading transport technology trade fair, which attracts over 130,000 visitors. The company is presenting a range of products and services, including digital … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged digital innovations, Franz Kainersdorfer, InnoTrans 2024, rail projects, voestalpine, voestalpine Railway Systems
(IN BRIEF) More than 150 researchers from the University of York have been recognized in the prestigious Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist Rankings, which highlights the most-cited scientists globally. The rankings, based on 2022 citation data, reflect the significant global impact … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged academics, Awards, Professor Matthias Ruth, scientists, University of York
(IN BRIEF) Krka employees participated in the European Mobility Week for the ninth consecutive year, promoting sustainable commuting through the company’s Car-Free Day campaign. Employees from 13 countries adopted eco-friendly travel methods such as cycling, public transport, and walking. This … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Pharma & Biotech, Slovenia, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Car-Free Day, cycling, electric truck, Krka, partnership, public transport, sustaianbility, walking
(IN BRIEF) Eviden, a division of Atos Group, has partnered with Selartag to develop an innovative wine cellar management solution hosted on AWS hybrid cloud architecture. The system uses smart labels, RFID technology, and a mobile app to provide real-time … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Food & Beverage, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Atos, AWS Cloud, Eviden, Hervé Lemaire, Julien Giraud, partnership, Selartag, Wine Inventory System
(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso and Södra have entered into a long-term agreement to collaborate on advancing the use of kraft lignin, a sustainable material derived from the pulping process. Under the partnership, Södra will supply kraft lignin from its new … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Bio-Based Material, Johannes Bogren, Juuso Konttinen, kraft lignin, partnership, Södra, Stora Enso, sustaianbility, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) AFRY’s newly released Fossil Detox Report, unveiled during New York Climate Week, highlights the urgent need for a global transition away from fossil fuels. The report identifies critical technologies like smart grids, energy storage solutions, and carbon capture, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AFRY, Fossil Detox, fossil fuels, Jonas Gustavsson, sustaianbility, transition
(IN BRIEF) A new report by the Capgemini Research Institute, titled “A World in Balance 2024: Accelerating Sustainability Amidst Geopolitical Challenges,” reveals that despite global geopolitical tensions, organizations are continuing to advance their sustainability goals. Key areas of progress include … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Capgemini, corporate, Cyril Garcia, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BT Group has launched a £4 million Apprenticeship Fund aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), charities, and public sector organizations in England. Over the next four years, the fund will support these entities by providing access … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
(IN BRIEF) Vivendi has restructured Canal+ Group by integrating several of its assets, including GVA (a telecom provider in Africa), the video platform Dailymotion, and performance venues like L’Olympia in France. This move creates a more unified global media entity, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Africa, Canal+ Group, Media Presence, partnership, Revenue Potential, Vivendi
(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has expanded its OptiMOS™ 6 MOSFET lineup by introducing new 135 V and 150 V MOSFETs, designed for enhanced efficiency in drives and switched-mode power supply (SMPS) applications. These MOSFETs offer up to a 50% reduction … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 135 V, 150 V MOSFETs, Drive Efficiency, Infineon, OptiMOS™ 6 MOSFET, power
(IN BRIEF) At IAA Transportation 2024, ZF introduced the latest version of its Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), OnGuardMAX, and its modular brake platform, mBSP XBS, for the European commercial vehicle market. OnGuardMAX offers enhanced safety features like Moving Off … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), automation, Commercial Vehicles, mBSP XBS Platforms, OnGuardMAX, Philipp Helmich, safety, sustainability, ZF
(IN BRIEF) Pfizer and BioNTech’s Omicron KP.2-adapted COVID-19 vaccine has received a positive recommendation from the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) CHMP for use in individuals aged six months and older. Pending final approval from the European Commission, the vaccine will … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged BioNTech, COVID-19 vaccine, New York, Omicron KP.2, partnership, Pfizer, safety, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) FluMist, a needle-free nasal spray influenza vaccine, has been approved by the FDA for self-administration in the US, making it the first flu vaccine of its kind to be used at home. Adults up to 49 years old … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has become the first Turkish bank to offer fully digital vehicle loans for individual customers, expanding a service previously available only to companies and self-employed clients. The entire loan application process, covering nearly 40 automobile brands, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Turkey
Tagged BBVA, Ceren Acer Kezik, Digital Vehicle Loans, Garanti BBVA, Türkiye
(IN BRIEF) At the 2024 MINExpo in Las Vegas, Scania introduced its fully autonomous mining truck and showcased its “Think big, act small” approach to boosting mining efficiency. The company emphasized its focus on payload efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effective solutions … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing €125 million in loans to the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) to fund new student housing and upgrade academic, research, and sports facilities in Paphos and Limassol. The project, which will … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Campus Expansion, Cyprus University of Technology, EIB, housing, Kyriacos Kakouris, Panayiotis Zaphiris, partnership, Petros Christodoulou, Phedon Phedonos, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €350 million loan to Deutsche Glasfaser to expand fibre-optic broadband access to around 460,000 rural homes and businesses in Germany. This initiative, supported by the EU’s InvestEU programme, addresses the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Andreas Pfisterer, Deutsche Glasfaser, EIB, Germany, high-speed Internet, Nicola Beer, Paolo Gentiloni, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Continental has won the ETM Award 2024 in the “Tires” category, based on a readers’ poll by ETM, recognizing its excellence in commercial vehicle tires. The award highlights Continental’s innovative Generation 5 tire line, which enhances fuel efficiency, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, commercial vehicle tires, Continental, ETM Award 2024, leadership, sustainability, Timo Röbbel
(IN BRIEF) Continental has developed a new generation of hydraulic wheelset guiding bushings for trains, offering improved adaptability to track conditions, which enhances passenger comfort and extends the lifespan of critical components. These bushings can be retrofitted without requiring modifications … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Continental, Hydraulic Bushings, Sara Grotsch, Train Maintenance Costs
(IN BRIEF) A field trip to the Red Sea has inspired three SAMS undergraduate students to investigate plastic pollution, which they will present at the MICRO 2024 conference. Their research focuses on plastic waste in Red Sea mangroves and Scottish … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Caitlin Fowler, Geslaine Lemos Gonçalves, Karen MacKechnie, Laura Marcos Widmer, MICRO 2024, plastic pollution, Professors Bhavani Narayanaswamy, Red Sea Expedition, RESEARCH, Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), students
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland have renewed their partnership to continue developing laser weapon systems, with plans to launch a maritime-focused drone defense product within five to six years. The collaboration follows successful trials aboard the German Navy’s frigate … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Laser Weapons Technology, MBDA, partnership, Rheinmetall
(IN BRIEF) Adyen has been selected as the exclusive payments platform for Cinemark, a major U.S. movie theater chain with over 300 locations. This partnership will streamline payments across various channels, including Cinemark’s website, mobile app, box offices, kiosks, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Adyen, Cinemark, Davi Strazza, Melissa Thomas, partnership, Payment, U.S. Theaters
(IN BRIEF) Nagarro has achieved Select Partner status in the Databricks Partner Program, emphasizing its expertise in data-driven innovation and AI-powered transformation. The recognition highlights Nagarro’s ability to help businesses, especially in sectors like manufacturing, retail, and healthcare, harness data … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Awards, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI, Awards, Chelsea Weintraub, data, Databricks Program, Harikesh Yadav, leadership, Nagarro, Select Partner Status
(IN BRIEF) Commerzbank has partnered with Crypto Finance, a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse, to offer secure access to digital assets, specifically bitcoin and ether, for its corporate clients in Germany. Commerzbank will handle crypto asset custody, while Crypto Finance manages … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Commerzbank, Crypto Asset Services, Crypto Finance, Germany, Gernot Kleckner, partnership, SECURITY, Stijn Vander Straeten, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) FORVIA HELLA has introduced its first RGB LED rear combination lamp with full-color light animations, now in mass production in China. The lamp, featured in the new LYNK & CO Z10 electric sedan by Geely Auto Group, offers … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Dynamic Light Animations, FORVIA HELLA, Geely, LYNK & CO Z10, RGB LED Rear Lamp, Yves Andres
(IN BRIEF) Ukrainian companies are leading green innovation despite the challenges of war, with support from the EBRD, EU, and Greencubator through the Climate Innovation Vouchers programme. Pipes.one has developed a mobile factory that reduces emissions and costs by producing … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, EU, Nick Oseyko, partnership, sustainability, UKRAINE, Ukrainian Innovators, Victoria Oseyko, war
(IN BRIEF) Scania has introduced ProDriver, a digital coaching service designed to help professional drivers improve fuel efficiency and adopt sustainable driving habits. The service, which offers potential fuel savings of up to 5%, is accessible via the Scania Driver … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Andrea Wetterberg, Digital Coaching Service, drivers, ProDriver, Scania, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Scania has introduced a new modular service portfolio, Services 360, which allows fleet owners across Europe to access consistent, customized service solutions. This initiative caters to the growing needs of international customers with vehicles operating across borders. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged International Operators, Max24, Modular Service, Scania, Scania Guardian
(IN BRIEF) On Green Postal Day 2024, postal companies worldwide celebrated a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions since 2008. These companies are working towards further lowering emissions by 50% by 2030, with a focus on using renewable energy and sustainable … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Africa, DHL, Emissions Reduction, Europe, Green Postal Day 2024, North America, Oceania, Southeast Asia, sustainability, Tobias Meyer
(IN BRIEF) The European auto industry, represented by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), has called for urgent intervention from EU institutions due to a decline in demand for electric vehicles (EVs). The industry is concerned about meeting the 2025 … Read the full press release
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