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Fantastic idea- Aerolane aims to pull gliders behind cargo planes to increase capacity while reducing fuel consumption. According to Transport and Environment, international shipping and flight combine to account for 6% of all global carbon pollution, and some projections show that shipping alone could account for 10% of emissions by 2050. By pulling gliders behind cargo planes, Aerolane claims that fuel burn could be reduced by as much as 65%, making aerial shipping cheaper for consumers and better for the planet. Fundamentally, this technique would allow more cargo to be moved. #evtol #evtolbattery #evcompositebattery

#FranceStartups #Funding Toulouse-based OpenAirlines secures nearly €45 million to accelerate sustainable aviation solutions: OpenAirlines, a provider of eco-flying software solutions, has raised close to €45 million to further the ecological transition in aviation. Led by Eiffel Investment Group with support from Mirova, The Caisse de Retraite du Personnel Navigant Professionnel de l’Aéronautique Civile (CRPN) is also expected to join by the end of the year. The aviation sector […] The post Toulouse-based OpenAirlines secures nearly €45 million to accelerate sustainable aviation solutions appeared first on EU-Startups.

🚗 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 ✈️  𝘗𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴: You’re standing on a bustling Nordic street corner, but something’s different. The air is crisp, clean. No rumbling engines or exhaust fumes. Welcome to the Nordic vision for the future of transportation — innovative, sustainable, and undeniably impactful.  ⚡ 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗩𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀: 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲   Volta Trucks is turning noisy delivery vehicles into silent, eco-friendly giants. Their electric trucks don’t just reduce emissions; they’re designed with pedestrian and cyclist safety in mind. It’s urban freight, reimagined with a touch of “lagom” (just right).   Heart Aerospace is taking flight with electric planes. Imagine regional travel that’s as clean as a Nordic fjord — they’re building a future where flying is both quiet and green.  💧 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘀: 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰   HYON is the modern-day Viking of hydrogen, bringing fuel cells to the seas and beyond.   Nordic Electrofuel is crafting sustainable aviation fuel like it’s fine Nordic aquavit, tackling aviation’s emissions challenge head-on.  🏙️ 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀   Einride is revolutionizing freight logistics with autonomous electric trucks. Picture sleek, silent robots keeping cities running smoothly.   Budbee is streamlining last-mile delivery with a focus on sustainability, proving that convenience and eco-consciousness can coexist.  🚀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲?   The #Nordics are reshaping transportation, showing the world how innovation and sustainability can transform how we move.  💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲?   - 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵?   - 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘴?  Let’s start a conversation about the future of mobility. Check out the full article for more inspiring details (link in comments).  Together, we can build a cleaner, greener, and more efficient transportation future. 🌍   #Nordics #mobility #transportation #VC #startups #impact #innovation #IncludedVC

As the demand for sustainable aviation fuels or “SAFs” continues to rise, with airlines having to contend with prohibitive costs and a lack of availability to meet their carbon neutrality commitments, a Swiss startup is placing its faith in a technology it believes will change all that.

𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🚁 🏙️ The landscape of urban transportation is changing with the advent of state-of-the-art Urban Air Mobility Vehicles. Get ready for faster, more economical and more environmentally friendly modes of transport that promise to revolutionize urban transportation. As our cities become more and more crowded, these air mobility alternatives offer a new perspective. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 ❓ Stay ahead in the logistics world ❗ Follow Amine BOUDER for the latest updates and industry news. Don't forget to turn on notifications by clicking the bell icon on my profile. 🛳️🚚📦 #Urbanmobility #AirMobility #FutureOfTransport #Greentransport #future #Innovation #CityLife #SmartCities #UrbanDevelopment #Sustainability FlyNow Aviation & Startup Selfie

The advancement in urban air mobility vehicles indeed promises a transformative shift in urban transportation. It's exciting to contemplate the potential for faster, more sustainable, and environmentally friendly modes of transport in our increasingly crowded cities. Thank you, Amine BOUDER for sharing this insightful update on the evolving landscape of urban transportation.

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New deal for AFI Ventures >> Estuaire 🛩 The aviation industry is responsible for more than 2% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In 2050, this number is expected to substantially increase if no action is taken to increase fleet efficiency and massively develop low-carbon fuels following the expected increase in demand for flights and the rapid relative improvement of land-based emission sources. Decarbonizing aviation is challenging due to the complexity of emissions, which consist of CO2 and non-CO2 emissions. All mitigation levers (technology, operations, low carbon fuels) will have to be activated. This is where Estuaire steps in. Founded by brothers Maxime and Nicolas Meijers, Estuaire develops a advanced software solution to monitor and reduce the climate impact of aviation. By leveraging flight trajectories, weather and passenger data to build an exhaustive platform tracking aviation and its climate impact, Estuaire offers a comprehensive data platform for airlines, airports, and aviation financiers analyzing extensive flight data to measure both CO2 and non-CO2 emissions - including contrails-, aiming to decarbonize the aviation industry. Happy to take part with AFI Ventures to the €2.2M seed round led by Satgana and including also Safran Corporate Ventures and XAnge. Welcome to Maxime, Nicolas and the whole team to our community of entrepreneurs driving the evolution of our world’s most pressing issues. cc Audrey, Mamadou, Constantin, Kim, Ventech #ClimateAction #GreenTech #SustainableAviation

⛵ VELA - Sail For Goods, a pioneering French startup, has secured €40 million ($43 million) to develop the world’s largest 100% wind-powered cargo trimaran, “L’avion des Mers” or “The Sea Plane.” This groundbreaking project addresses the urgent need for eco-friendly alternatives in maritime transport, as over 80% of world trade relies on shipping, which contributes significantly to carbon emissions. ⚓ 🌟 Michael Fernandez-Ferri, Co-Founder and Managing Director and Chairman of VELA, stated, “This major fundraising marks a key step in VELA’s development. This sailing cargo trimaran symbolizes our vision of a world combining innovation, sustainability, and humanity.” The trimaran will operate under sail, reducing transatlantic shipping times to under 15 days, catering to high-value goods while ensuring a carbon-neutral transport solution. VELA’s ambitious plans, supported by Crédit Mutuel Impact, 11th Hour Racing, and the French Public Investment Bank, position it as a leader in the push for greener maritime solutions. With innovative design and renewable energy features, this project sets the stage for a more sustainable future in global shipping! 🌐 🌅 #SustainableShipping #WindPower #VELA #RenewableEnergy #EcoFriendly #Innovation #GreenTransport https://lnkd.in/g_KRfnJH

The #throwbackthursday this week illustrates one option in the move towards Fly Net Zero, as prevalent as it has ever been! https://lnkd.in/eq6Hw2cr #flynetzero #sustainability #aeropallet #aircargologistics #aircargo #airfreight