France & Germany’s Economic Councils Endorse Electric Trucks Over Hydrogen
The best news in freight decarbonization this year didn’t come from a truck manufacturer, a startup accelerator, or a press release festooned with EU flags. It came from a bunch of European economists. That’s right—after years of letting hydrogen hype
EU approves €4bn loan for Egypt
The European Parliament has approved the second tranche, worth €4bn, of the European Union’s (EU) Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) package for Egypt. The announcement was made by the Egyptian Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, and International Cooperation in a statement
Egypt’s Al-Sisi and EU’s Costa discuss regional stability, humanitarian aid for Gaza
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with European Council President António Costa on Tuesday to discuss regional stability, the flow of aid into Gaza and the strengthening of ties between Egypt and the European Union. The meeting occurred on the
Altilium and Helm partner to develop a sustainable domestic lithium supply chain in the UK
UK-based clean technology group Altilium has announced a new partnership with LevertonHELM, the UK subsidiary of German chemical firm HELM, to develop a sustainable domestic supply chain for lithium
Europe’s wind power hits 20%, but 3 challenges stall progress
Wind energy powered 20% of all electricity consumed in Europe (19% in the EU) in 2024, and the EU has set a goal to grow this share to 34% by 2030 and more than 50% by 2050.
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Egypt, EU discuss strengthening trade, investment ties
Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Hassan El-Khatib, recently met with the European Union’s Ambassador-designate to Egypt, Angelina Eichhorst, to explore opportunities for enhancing trade and investment cooperation between Egypt and the EU. The discussion focused on strategies to
New EU transport commissioner wants to stick to 2035 ban in ICE vehicles
New commissioner for sustainable transport in the European Union says he wants to stick to the 2035 ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
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EU envoy praises human rights reforms in Egypt
EU Special Representative (EUSR) for Human Rights, Olof Skoog, visited Egypt from 4 to 5 November, in a follow-up mission to EUSR Eamon Gilmore’s trip in April 2022. Ongoing human rights reforms were discussed based on Egypt’s commitments, including national
EU approves €20m assistance for Egyptian Armed Forces
The European Council on Wednesday approved €20m in assistance for the Egyptian Armed Forces (EAF) under the European Peace Facility (EPF). The funds will be used to bolster the EAF’s capabilities to enhance national security and stability in Egypt, as
A closer look at Li-ion dry electrode coating technology
The dry electrode coating process has the potential to enable the production of better, greener, more cost-effective batteries. It relies on advanced fluoropolymer binders with Teflon™ For a few