At the beginning of May, a student team from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands unveiled what could be the worlds most efficient hydrogen car. Dubbed ERXII, the vehicle is slated to cover over 2,000km on just 1kg of hydrogen fuel equivalent to the distance between Amsterdam and Kyiv. This claim will be tested in June at Shells Eco-Marathon event in France. Eco-Runner will go head-to-head with student teams from across Europe to break the world record for the longest distance driven on hydrogen without refuelling. This year the number to beat is 2,056km, set by a methanol…

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This profile is part of the main prize of the Pitch Battle at TNW Valencia 2023 won by Crowmie. Want your company to get featured as well? Youve only got a few days to join the startup contest at TNW Conference in Amsterdam on June 15 & 16! Valencias hottest green-fintech startup is on a mission to break down the high barriers to investment in the energy sector and make it easy for everyone to fund renewable projects. Crowmie, which launched February last year, is jumping into the micro-investing space by allowing anyone with as little as 100 to spend…

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Northvolt, Europes biggest battery maker, has confirmed that it will build its next gigafactory in Heide, Germany, following the federal governments pledge to provide state aid. The announcement comes after several months of uncertainty. In March 2022, the Swedish manufacturer and the German state of Schleswig-Holstein signed a memorandum of understanding to construct a factory in the region. But in October 2022, Northvolt said it might postpone the plan and priotirise a US expansion instead unless the EU was willing to match the IRAs loftier subsidies for green technologies. In response, the German government has now confirmed itll fund…

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Teemu Arina will be speaking atTNW Conference, which takes place on June 15 & 16 in Amsterdam. If you want to experience the event (and say hi to our editorial team!), weve got something special for our loyal readers. Use the promo codeREAD-TNW-25and get a 25% discount on your business pass for TNW Conference. See you in Amsterdam! I often fantasise about biohacking my useless brain.At TNW Conference, my dreams could finally be fulfilled. On day two of the event, biohacker Teemu Arina will immerse attendees in the fascinating realm of human enhancement. Arina is one of the worlds leading…

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At a time when the electronics industry is constantly luring consumers into buying the latest and most advanced devices, Amsterdam-based Fairphone has made a name for itself by doing the exact opposite. Best known for its sustainably-made, modular, and repairable (DIY style) smartphones, the startup is now applying the same ethos to another product segment: headphones. The newly-launched Fairbuds XL are a pair of over-ear wireless headphones, priced at 249. Much like the companys smartphones, theyre sold mainly in Europe, although some authorised resellers ship to other parts of the world as well. The Fairbuds XL come with a 30…

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