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Climate Tech
Climate tech on Europa Now: batteries, heat pumps and Europe's industrial comeback.
Climate Tech
Google faces criminal investigation over Finnish data centre environmental concerns
Police in Oulu have launched a probe into suspected environmental damage at Google's Muhos facility, with the inquiry potentially extending through 2027. The company's local subsidiary must submit detailed water management plans by early November.
Climate Tech
Volkswagen's €5.8bn quarterly loss signals deepening crisis across Europe's auto sector
The German carmaker posted its worst quarterly result since 2015, hammered by a massive Porsche write-down, collapsing Chinese demand and US tariff pressures. The finance chief warns there is no time to waste.
Climate Tech
Greentech Alliance absorbs Intermobility to bridge Europe's mobility funding and coordination divide
The acquisition unites a global network of over 5,000 members across 25+ countries, bringing together climate investors, transport operators, startups and policymakers to address Europe's lagging decarbonisation in the mobility sector.
Climate Tech
Group14 secures €150M to build silicon battery plant in Spain
The US battery materials maker has closed a major funding extension and plans to establish manufacturing capacity in Sagunto as part of its European expansion strategy.
Climate Tech
SVOLT Ramps Up Semi-Solid Battery Production in China, Ahead of Schedule
The Chinese battery maker has started manufacturing its Dragon Armor semi-solid-state packs at scale, delivering 100 kWh units from its Changzhou facility months earlier than previously planned.
Climate Tech
CATL and Intilion to Deploy 3 GWh of Sodium-Ion Storage Across Europe
The Chinese battery maker and German storage specialist have committed to rolling out sodium-ion systems across multiple European markets, betting on the technology's resilience in cold climates and cost advantages.
Climate Tech
Proxima Fusion forges Japanese partnerships to build Germany's fusion supply chain
The German fusion startup has signed agreements with Fujikura and Kyoto Fusioneering to develop superconducting magnets, plasma heating systems and fuel cycle technologies needed for its stellarator power plants.
Climate Tech
Over 30 European energy groups push EU to fund natural hydrogen exploration
A coalition led by Mantle8 has called on the European Commission to establish a €1 billion exploration programme and clearer regulations for natural hydrogen, warning that Europe risks losing ground to the US and Australia.