Research by TNO and Amber shows that lifespan of car batteries can increase due to trip planning
"The outcome of this investigation gives every reason to discuss battery life with leasing companies"
Mobility
New DLR institutes research solar-chemical fuels for future aviation
The mobility of the future has to become more environmentally friendly. And we have to move away from fossil fuels and environmentally harmful emissions. Research […]
Brabant Ventures and Sioux Technologies join forces with Lightyear
The Technology company Lightyear from Helmond (the Netherlands) has secured two new partners with BOM Brabant Ventures and Sioux Technologies. Lightyear develops electric cars with […]
These drones become more efficient thanks to their autonomously performed acrobatic maneuvers
Since man has discovered flying, there are pilots who push the boundaries of physics with their planes and show what is possible in acrobatic maneuvers. […]
A high speed train to take you from Lisbon to Helsinki – and further
A group of economists from Austria, Germany, and France proposes an even more radical economic recovery program than the European Union. In their view, the […]
Follow-up: is our mobility changing because of corona?
In the weekly ‘follow-up’ section we present a sequel to last week’s best-read article here on Innovation Origins. This week centers on Jan Wouters’ column […]
Germany is the hydrogen champion of Europe
On June 3, 2020, the German government decided to increase the subsidy for e-vehicles as part of a corona economic stimulus package. Purchasers of electric […]
Trens Solar Trains dreams of international success with new electric city train
At last week’s presentation, the doors were still missing. Due to the corona crisis, the delivery from Italy, where they had to come from, was […]
Tomorrow is good: Many people see Nikola as the new Tesla
Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd. (CATL), the electric vehicle battery manufacturer that supplies Tesla, among others, says it has made a battery that can last 16 […]
EIT Urban Mobility is paving the way for European roads
Making mobility sustainable for the whole of Europe is a formidable undertaking. In order to carry out this task, EIT Urban Mobility (European Institute of […]
Just like Hardt Hyperloop in Groningen, Zeleros will build a hyperloop test track in Valencia
Valencia-based Zeleros Hyperloop has completed a financing round worth more than €7 million. With this investment, the company starts a new phase in the development […]
Trucks become solar parks on wheels thanks to IM Efficiency
According to various statistics, an average truck emits around 130 grams of carbon dioxide (CO2) per kilometer. However, this value could be substantially reduced by […]
Follow-up: The Maglev train, not the Hyperloop, has the future
In the weekly ‘follow-up’ section we present a sequel to last week’s best-read article here on Innovation Origins. The story this week was about a study […]
Amsterdam study: Will the Hyperloop glide at ultra-fast speeds by 2025?
The Province of North Holland commissioned a study into the construction of a pipeline network that will enable the ultra-fast Hyperloop to glide from Amsterdam […]
Dutch road construction company BAM constructs world’s first electric road roller
The Dutch road construction company BAM Infra has built on-site the world”s first electrically powered road roller. The 10 to 12 metric ton roller is […]
Tomorrow is Good: Hydrogen as a remedy for international conflicts?
The popularity of hydrogen is rising steadily. Leaders in the hydrogen economy are South Korea, Japan and China. Europe is working hard on it and […]
GoFly: Innovation is all about crashing and getting up again
It all looks so simple in science fiction films. You get into a rocket-like contraption, strap yourself in and take off. Reality is more unpredictable. […]
Start-up of the Day: Triply arranges transport for youth to festivals & events
It’s a problem that many young people are familiar with. What’s the easiest way to get to events or festivals if they are held in […]
How COVID-19 could change our approach to mobility
Governments are endeavouring to stem the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (corona virus) by reducing person-to-person contact. The resulting ban on social activities has largely […]