Shell has signed an agreement to sell its 75% stake in Tongyi Lubricants in China to Huo’s Group and The Carlyle Group. The transaction is expected to complete by late 2015 or early 2016, subject to regulatory approvals. THE HAGUE, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Chemicals, Management, Netherlands
Tagged Huo’s Group, Shell, The Carlyle Group, Tongyi Lubricants
Augsburg, 6-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — KUKA Systems China has won a major contract from Chinese automotive manufacturer Geely-Volvo in the second quarter of 2015 in the deal worth in the double digit million euro range. The project consists of seven subprojects … Read the full press release
Dueler H/P Sport tyre for new Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV BRUSSELS, 5-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Bridgestone tyres were selected by Daimler for the 2015 worldwide launch of the second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV. The luxury mid-sized SUV leaves the factory fitted with Dueler … Read the full press release
Pilsen, 3-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At a significant transportation fair UrTran in Asia, a new tramcar, in whose development and manufacturing the Pilsen Company Škoda Electric participated, has had its premiere recently. It is a modern 100% low-floor five-segment vehicle, … Read the full press release
REDDITCH, 31-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — GKN plc announces the following changes in Board and Executive Committee responsibilities in anticipation of Andrew Reynolds Smith’s resignation from the Board. With effect from 25 September 2015, responsibility for GKN’s Driveline business will be … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged GKN, GKN’s Driveline business, Phil Swash
Tesla-drivers saved up to 15 percent during pilot test Rotterdam, 28-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A smart link between the time at which the battery of an electric car is charged and fluctuations in energy prices makes it possible for owners of … Read the full press release
Trophies made of Czech crystal for Tour winners. ŠKODA 12th time official partner of Tour de France. New ŠKODA Superb serves as ‘Red Car’. 250 ŠKODAs serve as shuttle vehicles. 16 million fans along the route, around 1.5 billion TV … Read the full press release
Ad hoc notification pursuant to § 15 of the German Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz) Wiesbaden, 24-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — SGL Group today concluded an agreement with Toronto-listed Avcorp Industries Inc. (Canada) on the sale of our subsidiary HITCO’s (HITCO Carbon … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Management
Closing is subject to approval by the relevant regulatory authorities Almere, the Netherlands, 23-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — LeasePlan Corporation N.V., the global leader in fleet management and driver mobility, today announces that it has been informed by its current 100% … Read the full press release
Leise und umweltfreundlich sind die Vertreter der Gemeinde Simmerath in den nächsten Monaten unterwegs: Die STAWAG stellt der Eifelgemeinde bis Ende des Jahres ein E-Auto und eine Wandladestation zur Verfügung. Simmerath, Germany, 23-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — „Wir engagieren uns für eine … Read the full press release
Esri User Conference, San Diego, 22-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) today announces that its map and traffic information have been chosen by the University of Minnesota’s Accessibility Observatory as part of a new, national accessibility data set. TomTom will provide … Read the full press release
Esri User Conference, San Diego, 22-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) today announces the addition of navigable maps for thirteen new countries. TomTom’s global map database now covers over 45.6 million kilometers and 4.3 billion people worldwide, and features full navigable … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Charles Cautley, navigable maps, TomTom
High-precision maps are essential for highly automated driving Bosch is using TomTom maps in its automated test vehicles Freeways and freeway-like roads in Germany to be digitized for automated driving by the end of 2015 Maps for highly automated driving … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Management, Netherlands, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Bosch, Dr. Dirk Hoheisel, maps for highly automated driving, TomTom
Amsterdam, 22-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) today announces the appointment of Taco Titulaer (43) as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer, effective as of 1 August 2015. Taco Titulaer will succeed Marina Wyatt, who is leaving the company at the … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Management, Netherlands, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Harold Goddijn, Peter Wakkie, Taco Titulaer, TomTom
Voluntary exchange program involves 205/75R17.5 Conti Hybrid LS3 No reports of personal injuries or accidents Hanover, 20-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (2015-7-17), Continental announced a voluntary tire exchange program for approximately 12,000 truck tires. The tire in question is a … Read the full press release
Formula Student: pit stop in Boxberg, Germany Bosch hunts for new talent on the test track Student teams put race cars to the test on the company test track Recruiting specialist Winter: “Promoting young talent on 39 race teams” Bosch … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Management, Marketing, Sports, Technology
Tagged Bosch expands, design competition, Formula Student Germany (FSG), Simon Mörsdorf, Vera Winter
Automated driving Future technologies driving current Bosch growth Booming market for driver assistance systems will usher in automated driving Bosch expects driver assistance systems to generate sales of one billion euros in 2016 In 2014, Bosch delivered more than 50 … Read the full press release
BASF replaces 100 company vehicles that have combustion engines with electric cars RWE installs another 100 charging points in Ludwigshafen Dortmund/Ludwigshafen, 17-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A chemical company is leading the way: BASF is replacing 100 company vehicles that have … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology
Tagged BASF, charging points, electric cars, RWE
Drivies is an app, available on Android and iOS, which encourages good driving habits and road safety, combining the principles of gamification with the latest monitoring technology. This application, a first in Spain, can also be used by good drivers … Read the full press release
World’s largest power-to-gas plant compensates for load peaks Qualification confirmed for participation in the electricity balancing market Qualification confirmed for participation in the electricity balancing market Ingolstadt/Werlte, 16-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Audi e gas plant in the city of … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities
Tagged Audi e‑gas, CO2 neutral fuel, power grid, The Audi e gas plant
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