Espoo – – October 21, 2026 -- A battery-electric heavy truck with a 120 kW hydrogen fuel cell as backup power will start regular freight operations in Finland in late 2026, covering 540 kilometres per day under a pilot led by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland.

The SISU Escalate, built by Sisu Auto, runs primarily on electricity. The fuel cell serves as a secondary source for quick energy top-ups on long-haul assignments. The truck carries a 650 kWh battery, and the hydrogen tanks and battery pack make its chassis longer than a typical tractor unit.

ESPOO, Finland -- September 01, 2026 -- S-Transistors, a startup spun out of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, has raised €2.6 million in pre-seed funding to commercialize a new class of superconducting transistors for controlling large-scale quantum computers. Lifeline Ventures led the round, joined by an angel investor, the company announced on Aug. 31, 2026. The capital will fund prototype development for cryogenic signal control, a dedicated cryogenic laboratory, and a manufacturing pilot line for the company's superconducting integrated circuits.