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Cybersecurity

Cyberattacks Target Cooling Systems in European Stores, Causing Product Losses

More than 115 stores in several European countries have been hit by a cyberattack targeting cooling systems, where attackers remotely altered temperature settings, leading to food spoilage.

2026-11-02

Cybersecurity

Series of Cyberattacks Target Cooling Systems in European Retail Stores

Major retail chains in Belgium and other European countries have been subjected to cyberattacks targeting central cooling systems, resulting in the spoilage of large quantities of food products.

2026-11-02

Electric Cars

Study Between Polestar and University of Oxford Employs Biosensors to Measure "Performance Feel" in Electric Vehicles

Polestar, in collaboration with the University of Oxford, conducted a pilot study connecting 12 drivers to eye-tracking and heart-rate monitoring devices to convert the sporting performance experience and control feel behind the wheel into measurable digital data.

2026-10-20

Robotics and Automation

Volvo Uses Nvidia Technologies to Develop Hands-Free Automated Driving by 2030

Volvo plans to launch a Level 2++ automated driving system that enables hands-free driving and point-to-point navigation on local roads before the end of the decade, relying on Nvidia’s Hyperion and Alpamayo platforms. The system will use additional chips and sensors, as well as inference models, to handle traffic lights, intersections, and complex urban environments, without lidar in its current version.

2026-10-15

Electric Cars

Volvo Delays U.S. Deliveries of EX60 Electric SUV Due to Production Setbacks

Volvo has delayed U.S. deliveries of its EX60 electric vehicle after facing difficulties in ramping up production of the first model based on the SPA3 platform and new manufacturing processes. The company expects inventory to remain limited until early 2027, even though the vehicle offers up to 330 miles of range and fast charging at up to 370 kilowatts.

2026-10-14

Artificial intelligence

Flox Intelligence Develops AI Devices to Keep Animals Away from Railways, Airports, and Roads

Flox Intelligence uses edge devices to detect animals locally and emit species-appropriate sounds to keep them away from critical infrastructure. The KTH spinout is expanding deployment of its devices and opening a $10 million Series A funding round.

2026-10-13

Electric Cars

Correspondence Reveals Tesla Pressure on Dutch Authority During Review of FSD System in Europe

Correspondence obtained by Reuters reveals that Tesla pressured the Dutch RDW authority to narrow the scope of its review of the Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system, while the company and the authority rely on Dutch approval to advance the system’s adoption across the European Union. The documents and safety measurement methods raise questions about the transparency and independence of the assessment.

2026-10-08

Electric Cars

Volvo Electric Trucks Win 2027 Truck of the Year Award

The new generation of heavy-duty electric trucks from Volvo Trucks has won the International Truck of the Year 2027 award, highlighting a range of up to 700 kilometers and support for megawatt charging. The recognition comes as serial production begins and the company expands its targeting of electric trucks for regional and heavy-duty transport.

2026-09-27

Startups

Open Cosmos Raises €300 Million in a Record Funding Round for European Tech Companies

Open Cosmos secured €300 million in funding to expand its satellite intelligence and communications businesses, while a Tech.eu report tracked more than 70 European tech funding deals worth over €1.7 billion during the week.

2026-09-18

Electric Cars

Volvo Reveals New Strategy Including 13 Electric and Hybrid Cars by 2030

Volvo Cars plans to launch 13 electric and plug-in hybrid models by 2030, separating its technology platforms between Western markets and China and redesigning the cabin, including the return of physical buttons.

2026-09-17

Energy and Green Technologies

Google Supports the Operation of Stegra’s Low-Emission Steel Plant in Sweden

Google announced a partnership with Stegra to support the operation of a large-scale green hydrogen-based steel plant in Sweden, with an expected reduction in production emissions of up to 95% compared with conventional blast furnaces. Google will receive environmental attribute certificates linked to up to 91,000 metric tons of the plant’s output in its first year, to use in reducing the carbon footprint of data center construction.

2026-09-17

Electric Cars

Scania Introduces Long-Haul Electric Truck with a Range of Nearly 720 Kilometers

Scania has unveiled a heavy-duty electric truck designed for long-distance transport, with a range of up to approximately 720 kilometers through additional battery packs and a new front-end design. In parallel, a group of companies in Germany announced a plan to expand the use of hydrogen fuel-cell trucks, reflecting the continuing competition between battery-electric and hydrogen pathways in heavy-duty transport.

2026-09-15

Artificial intelligence

Tech Companies Recalculate Plans to Replace Employees with AI

Experiments at Meta and Klarna, along with hiring data, show that tech companies have not abandoned artificial intelligence, but are reconsidering whether productivity gains should be converted directly into broad job cuts. The clearest trend is the creation of smaller, more technical teams that use AI, while human workers remain necessary.

2026-09-08

Electric Cars

Polestar reveals Formula 2030 concept ahead of the next-generation Polestar 2 and Polestar 7

Polestar confirmed the Formula 2030 concept as a preview of its upcoming design direction, with elements expected to appear in the new Polestar 2 in 2027 and the Polestar 7 in 2028. The reveal is part of a broader strategy aimed at moving the company toward profitability after it recorded a net loss of $842 million in the first half of 2026.

2026-09-08

Cybersecurity

ShipMonk Leak Raises Number of Affected Trezor Customers to 81,000

Trezor confirmed that a breach at shipping and logistics provider ShipMonk affected an additional 67,000 U.S. customers, bringing the total to 81,000. Notification emails indicate the exploitation of a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the Metabase platform, while customers were warned about phishing and potential security risks.

2026-09-07

Energy and Green Technologies

Hydrogen Trucks Face a Crucial European Test Led by Germany

Toyota and several industrial and energy companies are preparing to announce a new collaboration in Germany aimed at building a hydrogen ecosystem for heavy-duty trucks, as green ammonia import projects and vehicle trials expand in Europe and North America. However, the collaboration’s operational and economic details remain undisclosed, while battery-electric trucks remain a leading competitor.

2026-09-07

Startups

Why Has Sweden Become a New Factory for European Startups?

This article examines the factors that have helped Sweden, particularly Stockholm, produce a new wave of startups, from Legora and Lovable to Neko Health and Einride. Dealroom data points to a return of funding momentum, driven by the accumulated experience of the first generation and growing interest from American investors.

2026-08-28

Energy and Green Technologies

Amazon Signs Largest Power Purchase Agreement in Germany and Expands Wind Investments in Sweden

Amazon has signed an agreement to purchase 600 megawatts of carbon-free electricity from an offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, alongside signing four new agreements in Sweden that raise its contracted capacity there to nearly one gigawatt.

2026-08-28