Entrepreneur Hessel Winkelman has raised millions for his Breda-based rail company, GoVolta, which aims to make international train travel more affordable. Despite the focus on cost, the 34-year-old founder rejects comparisons to low-cost airlines like Ryanair, describing such labels as too spartan.
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Vietnamese taxi company Green SM is launching its electric vehicle service in the Netherlands to compete with established platforms like Uber and Bolt. The company plans to start its operations in Amsterdam with a fleet of three hundred VinFast electric cars.
The municipality of Amsterdam is testing fill-level sensors in waste containers to optimize collection routes and reduce overflow. A trial with glass containers has already shown that smarter monitoring can improve efficiency, with plans to expand the sensor program by 2028.
Anne-Marije Buckens, who specializes in helping job seekers over 50, notes that views on AI-driven job interviews are divided among her clients. While some individuals like Laurens appreciate avoiding small talk, others like Fred still prefer interacting with human recruiters.
Tesla is seeing a rebound in global sales due to the release of cheaper Model 3 and Model Y variants, aiming to reach a record 1.8 million vehicles this year. In the Netherlands, the brand is also performing well, with the Model Y leading sales charts and total registrations rising compared to last year.
The municipality of Katwijk has approved the construction of a large-scale Eli Lilly pharmaceutical factory focused on obesity and diabetes medication. The project is supported by a 100 million euro government deal to improve local infrastructure and housing, though it faces ongoing scrutiny over high water and energy consumption.
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