Cannes Lions announces its 2023 Jury President line-up for its 70th edition 

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced the names of the Jury Presidents who will lead juries to award this year’s Lions and set the global benchmark for excellence in creativity.  Simon Cook, CEO, LIONS, said, “These individuals represent the rich spread of exceptional talent from across the full spectrum of the creative industry. The Cannes Lions Jury Presidents play an essential role in upholding the integrity of the Lions as well as setting the creative benchmark for the global industry. We thank them for their unique perspectives,…

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National Grid goes carbon-free with hydrogen-powered substation trial

National Grid has completed a ten-week trial to test a hydrogen-powered generator at its Deeside Centre for Innovation (DCI), a state-of-the-art testing facility hosting a 400 kV modified substation, designed as a unique environment for development and trial of innovative technologies and practices. A GeoPura 250kW hydrogen power unit (HPU) contained within a transportable shipping container measuring 7.2 m by 2.5 m was installed at DCI and produced the energy to power low-voltage equipment needed for National Grid’s innovation testing projects and site operations. The trial tested the capabilities and…

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Businesses are setting strong climate targets and decarbonizing – and say carbon credits are key for taking climate action

New report by Conservation International and We Mean Business Coalition reveals that business leaders want to deploy every tool available to progress climate targets this decade and beyond. Businesses are committed to long-term decarbonization while they continue to seek pathways to accelerate impactful climate action this decade. Almost 80% of business leaders agree that science-based targets keep companies on track to meet goals and 100% of businesses surveyed already have or are working towards climate targets. Businesses overwhelmingly agree (82%) they need to accelerate decarbonization efforts but need additional support,…

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Hydrogen patents indicate shift towards clean technologies such as electrolysis, according to new joint study by IEA and EPO

Hydrogen technology development is shifting towards low-emissions solutions such as electrolysis, according to a joint study of patents by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the International Energy Agency (IEA). The report is the first of its kind and uses global patent data to provide comprehensive up-to-date analysis of innovation in all hydrogen technologies. It covers the full range of technologies, from hydrogen supply to storage, distribution and transformation, as well as end-use applications. “Hydrogen from low-emissions sources can play an important role in clean energy transitions with potential to…

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Tevva set for mass production after receiving whole vehicle type approval (ECWVTA)

British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has hit another major milestone after securing European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) for its 7.5 tonne (t) battery-electric truck. It means that Tevva can start producing and selling in volume across the UK and Europe and represents the key regulatory step in the development and commercialisation of all vehicles, including electric trucks. With this Tevva becomes the first British company to receive EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval for a 7.5t electric truck and has moved quickly to get its first vehicles out to…

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