The Romanian government invests over two billion euros in the buying and maintenance of 12 hydrogen trains
The government claims that the introduction of electric traction vehicles based on hydrogen fuel cells does not represent a solution for canceling the electrification programs in Romania, but only an ecological alternative to diesel traction transport on the lines not yet electrified. “Romania makes a priority in the railway field regarding the electrification of the […]
Taiwan targets supremacy in leadership in smart city solutions development.
Taiwan’s industry has made a strong move from hardware (with great expertise in semiconductors) to software integration models, and tools such as IoT, AI, cloud computing, 3D printing, 5G and communications technologies which are efficiently integrated in the urban infrastructure of the future Taiwan to produce economic benefits and improve quality of life. Apart from […]
London plans to decarbonize the city’s underground railway
$245 million worth a tender have been publicly announced by the London’s transport authority for investments in renewable electricity. The purpose is to decarbonize the city’s 150 year-old underground railway network. The bidding targets suppliers of solar and wind power able to contribute to London’s net zero carbon by 2030 through 100% renewable energy. The […]
MetroLink rail project – transformative transportation
The € 9,5 billion MetroLink rail project is transformative for the transportation landscape of Dublin by improving connectivity between national rail links. The route includes 16 stations and it will on average have a train at each stop every 3 minutes during peak times. This is the first project of its kind in Ireland and […]
European Investment Bank (EIB) entered a critical decade for addressing climate changes
As one of the world’s main financiers of climate action and environmental sustainability, European Investment Bank (EIB) entered a critical decade (2021-2031) for addressing planet’s emergencies and climate changes The institution took a public stand and holds as missions to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels by the end of this century, adapt […]
Positive Impact Loans
Climate change, biodiversity loss and depletion of natural resources destabilize both the economy and the prospects of maintaining today’s standard of living, while many people continue to live below minimum societal standards. Thus, an active contribution of the financial sector to the transition to a sustainable and low-carbon economy is becoming increasingly essential. In this […]
The mobile solar pop-up charging EVs where they stop
Papilio3 is a small-scale flexible and innovative solar pop-up EV charging hub driving the shift from “stop to charge” to “charge where you stop”. Made from recycled shipping containers, Papilio3 can recharge up to 12 vehicles and can be deployed within 24 hours.Each Papilio3 is powered by both 36 solar panels and local electricity supply, […]
