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Dutch Court Acquits Electric Vehicle Makers in Fatal Children's Transport Accident
Netherlands, Friday, 13 February 2026.
A Dutch court cleared the founders of Stint electric vehicles of criminal responsibility for a 2018 train collision that killed four children aged 4-8 years. Despite prosecutors seeking five-year prison sentences and citing multiple technical defects including inadequate brakes and faulty throttles, judges ruled insufficient evidence existed to prove the manufacturers knowingly sold a dangerous product. The dramatic ruling ends seven years of litigation while prosecutors plan to appeal the decision.
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European Project Targets 1000V Technology to Cut EV Charging Times
Amsterdam, Thursday, 12 February 2026.
The ODYSSEV project launched in early 2026 represents a breakthrough in electric vehicle technology, advancing high-voltage systems beyond 1000V to dramatically reduce charging times. Led by Dortmund University and funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe program, this 42-month initiative aims to make EVs more practical for everyday use through lighter vehicles and higher efficiency.
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Europe's Most Powerful Rocket Delivers Record Payload in First Commercial Mission
Kourou, Thursday, 12 February 2026.
The Ariane 64 rocket successfully launched 32 Amazon Leo satellites on February 12, 2026, marking Europe’s entry into the competitive commercial satellite market. This debut of the four-booster configuration delivered approximately 20 metric tons to orbit—the heaviest payload ever launched by a European rocket.
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Europe Launches €700 Million Semiconductor Facility to Challenge Asian Chip Dominance
Leuven, Monday, 9 February 2026.
The European Union has opened NanoIC, its largest semiconductor pilot line, with €700 million in funding at Belgium’s IMEC research center. This groundbreaking facility becomes Europe’s first to deploy advanced extreme ultraviolet lithography machines capable of producing chips beyond 2 nanometers—technology critical for artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles. The initiative represents a strategic shift toward European semiconductor independence, reducing reliance on Asian suppliers while accelerating innovation from laboratory research to commercial production for startups and major corporations alike.
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Dutch Startup Raises €1.675 Million to Bring Hospital-Grade Heart Tests to Your Doctor's Office
Netherlands, Wednesday, 11 February 2026.
HeartEye’s breakthrough mobile ECG recorder enables general practitioners to perform comprehensive 12-channel heart diagnostics in under one minute, anywhere outside traditional hospital settings. This funding round attracted notable tech entrepreneurs including Schuberg Philis co-founder Pim Berger and positions the company to revolutionize cardiac care accessibility while reducing healthcare costs.
