The Innovations

20% of the world’s electricity production is dedicated to lighting, 13% of which is allocated to public lighting. And with the growing urbanisation of society, demand will only continue to grow. The town of Frosinone took the problem very seriously by replacing all of its light bulbs with LED ones.

On Friday, 13th of July, Energy Observer team hosted a round table on the challenges and development of clean mobility in Venice and its lagoon.

Among the pioneers of hydrogen-powered transport, Energy Observer has had the privilege of meeting and collaborating with Hype Taxis, the first fleet of hydrogen-powered taxis, which has been operating in Paris since 2015.

In a few months, Semitan (Public Transport Company in Nantes conurbation) will commission a new navibus, 10 meters long and 3m80 wide, emitting neither greenhouse gases nor fine particles: Jules Vernes 2.

Ronan Chabot is a rally driver, car dealer and automobile enthusiast. He set himself a crazy challenge some years ago: open, with Toyota, the first Eco-friendly dealership with positive energy in Europe! The challenge is a success. For 7 years, the building has been producing 100% renewable energy.

A new chapter has opened for sustainable mobility in Paris areas. On December 7th, Air Liquide and Group ADP inaugurated the first public hydrogen charging station located at an airport in France.

During COP23 held in Bonn, 18 major players from different industries met for the Hydrogen Council. A study carried out with the support of McKinsey was notably presented during this annual meeting.

A goods truck without noise or pollution emissions-free? It is now a reality in Lyon, thanks to the collaboration between Renault Trucks and Groupe Delanchy.