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Chalmers researchers built two statistical models on Swedish truck data for 2016–2019. Empty containers were 44–46% of vehicles and 32–33% of vehicle kilometres.
Jilin University and Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry modified a carbon nanotube cathode to curb iodine shuttling in an aqueous zinc battery; a pouch-cell prototype was also built.
Researchers at National Cheng Kung University found that the SLS launch changed ionospheric electron density by amounts equivalent to GPS errors of several meters.
Amsterdam-based Return plans to install at least 1 GW of battery storage a year in Germany from 2027. The first framework covers three projects with a combined 117 MW.
The first low-floor passenger train on hydrogen fuel cells has been assembled at Demikhovo and moves to testing. It is intended for non-electrified lines on Sakhalin.
At World Hydrogen Expo 2026 in Goyang, Hyundai also demonstrated a refueling robot for a fuel cell cleaning truck and fuel cells with improved durability.
EIC data shared with EU-Startups: ten companies received about €224.1 million in EIC Fund commitments in January–September 2026, out of 85 investments in total.
A submicron graphene device produces a transverse thermoelectric voltage at zero magnetic field, without cooling, the authors report; it is a laboratory demonstration.
A modeling-based review of hydrogen export projects in North Africa, Chile and Australia finds water withdrawal far above the stoichiometric nine litres per kilogram.
Researchers in India built a lab microbial fuel cell with a binder-free iron-nickel carbon nanofiber electrode. It treats sewage, degrades an antibiotic and produces hydrogen peroxide.
A multi-year agreement launches five joint projects in quantum sensing, communication and materials at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering.
The first phase of the West Midlands project brings 350 MW / 1,243 MWh online, reaching commercial operation 20 days after energisation.
Zero showed a prototype A1-licence electric supermoto at EICMA 2026, promising more than 20 kW, ABS and deliveries by summer 2027.
Yamaha has shown two 125cc-class electric scooters sharing a 7.5 kW eAxle and a 3.5 kWh battery; sales are planned from spring 2027.
Honda showed the RN0 electric-assist mountain bike in Milan on November 3: a carbon frame, a 750 W Shimano drive unit and a weight of about 24 kg.
Cheaper than lithium and unafraid of frost, but heavier for the same capacity. We explain which models will get the new cells first.
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