With hydrogen out of the crisis
The European Union is in an economic crisis. One possible way out is a massive investment in ecological and sustainable energy technology. The solution could be: hydrogen. more
TechnologyThe European Union is in an economic crisis. One possible way out is a massive investment in ecological and sustainable energy technology. The solution could be: hydrogen. more
TechnologyAfter a long wait, the German "Corona-Warn-App" was released almost two weeks ago. It is completely open-source and has so far been very well received by users. Just in time for the start of the German summer holidays, it should help to further contain the spread of the coronavirus. more
TechnologyThe Japanese NGO "Peace Boat" is planning to launch its cruise ship "Ecoship". Powered by wind and solar energy, the aim is to carry out educational and research trips instead of the classic cruise. more
TechnologyTo overcome the corona crisis, experts continue to place great hope in tracking apps for smartphones. These apps should record the position data of their users and help to detect and interrupt chains of infection. But the rollout of such an app in Germany is still a long time coming. more
TechnologyOn the 10th of December 2019, the time had finally come: The world's first purely electrically powered commercial flight took place in Canada. Welcome to a new era in flight history. more
TechnologyA mild hybrid cannot drive purely electrically, but can save fuel with electrical support. How does it work? And what is a mild hybrid? more
TechnologyThe process of global warming has been accentuated more and more under the responsibility of humans, however, the awakening of social conscience added to the efforts of the scientific community are powerful factors to achieve the great rescue of the environment. more
ResearchTechnologyWhat would the Wright Brothers have said in 1903 if someone had told them that their invention would one day fly 350 people across the Atlantic in less than six hours? The word “impossible” seems very likely to me. Perhaps in another 100 years airplanes will hover quietly and emission-free through the sky and fly completely electrically, which still seems unthinkable today. more
TechnologyDo children need electric mobility? Bosch and Emmaljunga have a clear answer to this question. What some may think is a joke will become reality next year - as protection and a toy for young and old. more
TechnologyIf you haven't visited Japan yet, you've probably heard or read a lot about this country. Japan is not only known for sports like Sumo or for "Memoirs of a Geisha", but the cultural, technological and social display makes it worthy of being a number one in many respects. Let's see! more
TechnologyThe International Federation of Robotics (IFR) presented preliminary statistics from the World Robotics Report, which shows that a new world record of 384,000 units has been shipped in 2018, an increase of one percent over the previous year. more
TechnologyScientists at the Technical University of Munich built, through a four-year research project, a car that promises to improve mobility in developing countries. The main objective of the project was to open up new mobility possibilities that primarily benefit rural regions which lack ideal infrastructures. more
TechnologyThe wave of sustainable mobility brought interesting novelties that currently give European cities the possibility to explore different options. Did you follow the e-scooter discussions? more
TechnologyWhen we think about whether we should buy a car or not to bring children between 8 and 10 years of age to school, or when we just want to go to the supermarket to buy more than what two arms can carry, we are definitely in a perfect dilemma between money, comfort and practicality. more
TechnologyOn 27 June 2019, the world's first hybrid cruise ship, the “MS Roald Amundsen” of the Norwegian shipping company Hurtigruten, will set sail. A first step towards ecological and sustainable development in the cruise industry. more
TechnologyIt has four tires, a steering wheel and you need a driving license to drive it. After initial production difficulties, a small electric car will enter the German streets in autumn: Microlino. more
TechnologyGermany's first e-highway was put into operation on the A5 motorway near Frankfurt at the beginning of May. Hybrid trucks can charge their batteries while driving via current collectors. more
TechnologySmart City is a concept of great interest that is in full development in today's societies. The preservation of the environment, the development of technology and the comfort of human beings are ideas, which can go hand-in-hand. more
TechnologyThe combustion engine will die out, the electric car is the future of the automotive industry. Today we can choose between attractive mobility alternatives, but the most remarkable thing is that all of them have the seal of sustainability. more
TechnologyThe future belongs to electric mobility. Battery-powered vehicles are changing not only the way we move, but they also change life as a whole. Our infrastructure must be adapted to the new needs in order to supply electric vehicles. But they are a mobile source of energy for other devices connected to them, too. This does not only mean to charge a cell phone while driving. The keyword is: “V2G”. more
TechnologyRevolutionizing medical care in remote areas with the help of drones, the "Deliver Future" project proves that this is not only a dream of the future. Drone manufacturer Wingcopter, DHL and the German Corporation for International Cooperation jointly launched the "DHL Parcelcopter 4.0" and supply the Tanzanian island of Ukerewe with medicine at record speed. more
TechnologyThe technology has given rise to one of its most important innovations in the urban area, self-driving cars. Now, it is the legislators who are working on the necessary legal framework requirement that will enable autonomous cars to be on our roads in the near future. more
TechnologyCloud technologies are the basis of digitization in the modern economy. Companies that invest in their future viability are dependant on these technologies. The open-source approach offers the opportunity to reduce costs and risks in the cloud and to become more independent. The German start-up Meshcloud offers an open source cloud platform for companies. more
TechnologyOpen Data and Open Government are revolutionary as they promise to change the power dynamics that govern societies, giving ordinary citizens more and deeper information in real time, along with digital tools for engaging with fellow citizens and with those in positions of power. So, why are so few citizens using either the data or the tools – despite generous funding and massive more
TechnologyThe Internet of things (IoT) is a thing. Every aspect of life is touched with the magical tech of network sensors. Physical objects - like clothing, cars and coffee makers - turn into smart devices that allow for remote monitoring and control as well as communication amongst those devices. Intel predicts 200 billion things being connected through the internet by 2020, which would be 25 times more
TechnologyBlockchain technology is not only that Internet thing that you'll never want to explain to a tech-audience, it has also brought up a fairly new trust model in service relationships between humans and organizations. In blockchain-based sharing services, trust is not placed in an individual, but rather distributed across the entire population. more
TechnologyA project of the German moovel lab tells you how to build your own Open Data Cam enriched with real-time computer vision to collect data on truck traffic in front of your bedroom window, for example. Let’s have a quick look at what’s behind this! more
TechnologyIs there a completely new mode of transport? A step of evolution after the airplane? Elon Musk's brainchild Hyperloop is not only an experiment in transportation technology – it is also a new approach to bringing tech-intense ideas into being. more
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