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May 23
A sustainable solution helped a small town cool its data center
Season 3 of the Where the Internet Lives podcast explores how data centers change the world around them in surprising and beneficial ways.
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May 23
This building in Amsterdam is almost 100% reusable
Dutch architecture firm MVRDV has completed Matrix One — a 6-storey, energy-efficient, office and laboratory block constructed using over 120,000 reusable components. The building is the largest of seven that make up the Matrix Innovation Center in the Amsterdam Science Park, which serves as a hub for scientists and entrepreneurs…
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May 23
Einride brings its futuristic electric self-driving trucks to the UAE
Einride, a pioneer in electric and autonomous freight transport, is expanding its services to the Middle East, following a collaboration with the UAE government to accelerate the region’s transition to sustainable shipping. Founded in 2016, the Swedish startup is on a mission to decarbonise the industry by developing and deploying…
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May 23
Another European eVTOL startup delays launch amid certification hurdles
If you, like me, have been waiting for the day when urban sprawls begin to resemble your favourite sci-fi scene with flying taxis journeying in silent files high up amongst the skyscrapers, it seems you may have to wait a little while longer. Bristol-based urban air mobility (UAM) startup Vertical…
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May 23
Zero emissions cargo shipping — the old-fashioned way
It’s as if I am chatting to a merchant on a European dockside more than a century ago when I ask Jorne Langelaan, founder and CEO of Dutch shipping startup EcoClipper, how his vessel’s maiden voyage is going. “In the beginning the winds were really favourable,” he says of the…
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May 23
Dutch minister wants escooters on roads by 2025 — to Amsterdam’s dismay
Although escooters are a common sight in many European cities, you won’t see them in the Netherlands. That’s because escooter use is restricted to private driveways or gardens, but riding one on public roads and bike lanes is illegal, and will land you with a €280 fine. However, this might…
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May 23
From stem cells to supermarkets: The promise of cultivated meat
This article features an interview with Krijn de Nood, the CEO and co-founder of cultivated meat startup Meatable. De Nood will be speaking at TNW Conference, which takes place on June 15 & 16 in Amsterdam. If you want to experience the event (and say hi to our editorial team!), we’ve got something…
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May 23
Electric hypercar Rimac Nevera smashes 23 performance records in a single day
Since its launch in 2021, the all-electric Rimac Nevera has hit the hypercar world like the storm it’s named after — and for good reason. With an impressive 1,914 horsepower and a 0-100km/h acceleration in just 1.85 seconds, this beautiful machine not only holds the top EV speed record, but…
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May 23
The future of Dutch aerospace? Meet Fokker Next Gen’s hydrogen plane
Dutch aerospace pioneer Fokker is looking to make a comeback. This time however, it won’t be polluting Jet A fuel propelling the company’s aircraft. Instead, in the revived guise of Fokker Next Gen, it is playing the long game and joining in on the clean-burning hydrogen hype. With €25 million…
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May 23
3 ways tourism businesses can use tech to reduce their carbon emissions
Sustainability has become a major trend across different industries, and tourism isn’t an exception. In fact, 83% of leisure and business travellers worldwide believe that sustainable travel is vital. Some, such as the Sands Expo, which is now carbon neutral, have used this status to differentiate themselves on the market…