Daily Archives: 13, January 2017

Autonomous delivery robots: Mercedes-Benz Vans participates in the 16.5 million euro financing round as lead investor in Starship Technologies

With its involvement as lead investor, Mercedes-Benz Vans underpins its strategic, long-term collaboration with Starship Technologies A first prototype emerging from the cooperation was introduced back in September 2016: a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter acting as a mobile loading and transport hub for eight robots … Read the full press release

Mercedes-AMG opens dedicated retail outlet in Tokyo Setagaya

Based on the strategic product range expansion of the recent years, Mercedes-AMG reaches a milestone in its sales strategy with the opening of a dedicated retail outlet in Tokyo Setagaya. The new location represents the sports car and performance brand … Read the full press release

Bordeaux Métropole awards deep geothermal energy concession to ENGIE

La Défense, France, 13-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Fully committed to the energy transition in its area, Bordeaux Métropole (comprising the city of Bordeaux and some of its suburbs) is taking another step forward in its Climate Plan with the creation of … Read the full press release

ENGIE announces partnership with ANER to accelerate the development of renewable energies in Senegal

”The agreement we have signed today reflects our desire to be a major stakeholder in renewable energies and services in Africa and to solve the huge energy supply problems found on the continent.”, Isabelle Kocher, ENGIE CEO. La Défense, France, … Read the full press release

ENGIE announces appointments to its Executive Committee

Shankar Krishnamoorthy is appointed Executive Vice President in charge of the five Métiers of the Group, as well as the Tractebel Business Unit and the Strategy Division and will also supervise ENGIE Solar. He is joining the Group’s Executive Committee … Read the full press release

Enel and Saudi Electricity Company to share best practices in power distribution

The two companies will share best practices and experiences to achieve best-in-class performance in distribution networks, promote grid digitisation and improve energy efficiency at customers’ premises Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 13-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Enel S.p.A. and Saudi Arabian utility Saudi … Read the full press release

Enel acquires US-based company Demand Energy Networks, Inc. specialised in intelligent software and energy storage systems

Enel, via renewables subsidiary EGPNA, has acquired a 100 percent stake in Demand Energy, an intelligent control software provider, project developer and operator specialising in battery storage optimisation Enel will work with Demand Energy to expand the use of the … Read the full press release

Enel Finance International N.V. successfully places its first green bond on the European market

The transaction is in line with the financial strategy outlined in the Group’s 2017-2019 Strategic Plan, which provides for the refinancing of 12.4 billion euros including through the issuance of green bonds as instruments for financing projects related to the … Read the full press release

BAE Systems receives $542 million contract to supply 145 M777 ultra-lightweight howitzers to the Indian Army

LONDON, 13-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — BAE Systems has received a $542 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to provide 145 M777 ultra-lightweight howitzers to the Indian Army through a Foreign Military Sale between the U.S. and Indian governments. … Read the full press release

BAE Systems’ Artisan 3D radar system completes sea-based trials on the Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigates

LONDON, 13-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — BAE Systems’ Artisan 3D radar system has successfully completed three years of sea-based trials on the Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigates. Artisan 3D has also been fitted on the new aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth … Read the full press release