Swedish startup takes commuting by boat to new heights — literally
Is it a boat or is it a plane? Put your glasses on! This is clearly an electrically-powered hydrofoil passenger ferry. The brainchild of Swedish startup Candela, the P-12 Shuttle…
Is it a boat or is it a plane? Put your glasses on! This is clearly an electrically-powered hydrofoil passenger ferry. The brainchild of Swedish startup Candela, the P-12 Shuttle…
BMW has invested in DeepDrive, the German startup behind a new type of “ultra-efficient” motor for electric vehicles. The €15m Series A funding round also saw participation from the likes…
While the tech downturn rumbles on, investment in nuclear fusion remains strong — in 2021, over €2.7 billion was injected in this field alone. More recently, the UK Space Agency…
Future astronauts living and working on the Moon will require robust technologies that store and deliver continuous, reliable energy. But with no wind, no combustible fuels, no water (as far…
Story by Ioanna Lykiardopoulou Ioanna is a writer at TNW. She covers the full spectrum of the European tech ecosystem, with a particular interest in startups, sustainabili (show all) Ioanna…
The maritime industry may have long replaced sails with engines, but a UK startup is betting that wind-powered ships still have a bright future. Founded in 2014, Smart Green Shipping…
A startup has unveiled a UK-first solution to soaring energy bills: data centre heat. The company, called Deep Green, installs tiny cloud data centres at local businesses. The system then…
On Christmas morning last year, dozens of households in the Republic of Ireland woke up to a hot water tank that had been heated overnight – for free. These households…
The EU Commission is extending the relaxation of state aid rules to prevent green tech firms from relocating abroad and enable the bloc’s transition to a net-zero economy. The rules…
Evolving views on food are challenging traditional diets — and not just for humans. Innovative dining options are also being added to the menus of our pets. Startups have proposed…
Story by Ioanna Lykiardopoulou Ioanna is a writer at SHIFT. She likes the transition from old to modern, and she's all about shifting perspectives. Ioanna is a writer at SHIFT.…