In 2023, 37 new hydrogen stations opened in Europe, 12 in Japan, 29 in South Korea and 7 in North America. 92 percent of the new European hydrogen refuelling stations can refuel heavy-duty vehicles. This is the result of the […]
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Smart cities and intelligent lighting
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One of the paradigms of sustainability states that by overcoming the traditional concept of the city, a networked, efficient and safe urban system will emerge: These are the smart cities. Intelligent lighting can become an important component in them. It […]
Sustainable data centres with the DCMM
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TÜV SÜD assesses the environmental sustainability of data centres using a maturity model in accordance with the CLC/TS 50600-5-1 technical specification. The Data Centre Maturity Model (DCMM) is the first EU standardised assessment approach that provides action strategies for sustainable […]
Dr Céline Bilolo appointed TÜV SÜD’s new Chief Sustainability Officer
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Dr Céline Bilolo took up the newly created position of Chief Sustainability Officer at TÜV SÜD AG on 1st January 2024. She will steer and control sustainability management at the global testing, inspection and certification (TIC) company and continually improve […]
Seamless UKCA and CE certification for manufacturers with the extension of the Approved Body designation from TÜV SÜD
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TÜV SÜD BABT Unlimited is now a designated UK Approved Body (UKAB) for Part III of the UK Medical Devices Regulations 2002 (SI 618, as amended) for Active Implantable Medical Devices. It is the first UKAB to achieve a designation […]
TÜV SÜD and Block Harbor collaborate on cybersecurity
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TÜV SÜD and U.S. cybersecurity specialist Block Harbor have announced their intent to work together on cybersecurity in the future. The aim of the extensive partnership is to combine TÜV SÜD’s experience in homologation with Block Harbor’s years of experience […]
TÜV SÜD makes manufacturers and economic operators ready for the new EU Battery Regulation
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From February 2024, a new EU Regulation will enlarge the requirements for the sustainability and safety of batteries and used batteries. In future, a digital product passport makes numerous data easily accessible. TÜV SÜD informs and assesses manufacturers and economic […]
New ErP test mark also for more energy-efficient light sources
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TÜV SÜD issues a new test mark for the certification of lamps and luminaires. It is based on the general ErP Directive (Energy-related Products Directive 2009/125/EC) and the specific directive concerning light sources (EU) 2019/2020. Manufacturers can use it to […]
New Study Confirms that Power-to-Liquids are the Best Option for Timely and Substantial Reduction of Aviation’s Climate Impact
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Deutsche Aircraft commissioned LBST to compile a comprehensive study comparing the economic and environmental performance of Liquefied Hydrogen (LH2) and Power-to-Liquids (PtL) in aviation. The study is focused on domestic production of electricity-based Sustainable Aviation Fuels (e-SAF) in North America […]
TÜV SÜD introduces new standard for Low Carbon Hydrogen and Blue Hydrogen
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Hydrogen is set to play a central role combating climate change and driving energy transformation as energy carrier and storage medium. To meet the rapidly growing global demand, low carbon hydrogen is indispensable in addition to green hydrogen. TÜV SÜD […]