STOCKHOLM, 29-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — On June 27, the first Mälartåg (Mälar train) from Stadler is on show at Stockholm Central Station in cooperation with Mälab and Transitio. The train is a variant of Stadler’s DOSTO doubledeck train and is going … Read the full press release
Posted in Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged DOSTO, doubledeck train, Mälab, Mälardalen, Stadler, Sweden, train, Transitio
• Leonardo, through the US subsidiary Leonardo DRS, will provide active protection systems for US Army tanks ROME, 28-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Leonardo, through the US subsidiary Leonardo DRS, has been awarded a contract worth USD 193 million by U.S. Army to provide active protection systems … Read the full press release
Posted in Defence, Italy, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Abrams_tanks, Defence, Leonardo, tanks, US Army, US_Army
The contract signed with the Ministry agency NDMA values about 550 million euro TRIESTE, 28-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Fincantieri’s subsidiary Vard Holdings Limited (“VARD” or the “Company”), one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, has announced that … Read the full press release
Continental expands its AI network through a collaboration with the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence Technology company benefits at all levels, for example, in knowledge management, material flow, and software and product development AI-based software and machine learning enable … Read the full press release
Objective of new joint venture with QuantumScape is the commercialization of innovative solid-state battery technology Volkswagen is the largest automotive shareholder in Stanford spin-off QuantumScape Corporation Volkswagen Group will take a seat on the board of QuantumScape WOLFSBURG, 22-Jun-2018 — … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Investment, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged batteries, battery cell technology, Dr. Axel Heinrich, e-mobility, Jagdeep Singh, QuantumScape, solid-state batteries, sustainable, Volkswagen Group, zero emission mobility
Harsewinkel, Germany, 22-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — With the DISCO 3600 MOVE and DISCO 3200 MOVE, available in versions with and without conditioner, CLAAS has expanded the popular DISCO series to include six new additional front mower models. The innovative new … Read the full press release
Posted in Germany, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged claas, DISCO, front mower models
Bang & Olufsen BeoSonic interface in new Continental GT is a pioneering automotive industry first System allows users to choose between four different audio ‘spaces’ New Continental GT available with 1,500 W, 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system CREWE, 22-Jun-2018 … Read the full press release
Industry 4.0 and digitalisation allow for new manufacturing methods and demand new business models. MHP, KUKA and Munich Re present one vision for these: the new SmartFactory as a Service. Using SmartFactory as a Service allows manufacturers to focus on … Read the full press release
Air-taxi test operation by partners from the fields of politics and industry in the Ingolstadt region Audi CEO Bram Schot: “Vertical mobility saves time for customers and improves air quality” BERLIN/ INGOLSTADT, 21-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Audi is shaping mobility … Read the full press release
SEAT becomes the world’s first brand to integrate Shazam into its cars The partnership allows SEAT customers to easily and safely identify their favourite songs at the touch of a button The music-discovery app seamlessly integrates into the SEAT DriveApp, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Entertainment, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AndroidAuto, app, car manufacturer, cars, Luca de Meo, music-discovery app, SEAT, SHAZAM®
DHL Freight has acquired four trucks from IVECO capable of heavy-weight long-haul transport Sustainable trucks emit 99% less particulate matter, 96% nitrogen dioxide and 50% less noise than diesel vehicles BONN, 21-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — DHL Freight, one of the … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Belgium, DHL Freight, Iveco, liquefied natural gas, Stralis trucks, Uwe Brinks
Farnborough, UK, 21-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a $198 million contract to deliver an initial 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV), with options for a total of 204 vehicles which could be worth up … Read the full press release
Posted in Defence, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ACV, Amphibious Combat Vehicles, BAE Systems, Dean Medland, U.S. Marine Corps
Patent cross-licensing for accelerated development to volume production Audi Board Member for Technical Development Peter Mertens: “Want to achieve attractive cost structures for the breakthrough of the most systematic form of electric driving” Audi full-size SUV with fuel cell technology … Read the full press release
The companies are investigating several joint projects – including joint development of a range of commercial vehicles to better serve the evolving needs of customers globally Potential projects aim to strengthen each company’s competitiveness; the companies will share updates as … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Dr. Thomas Sedran, Ford, Jim Farley, Volkswagen AG
ESPOO, 20-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Fortum is participating in the Helsinki Electric Airplane Association’s project that is testing an electrically-powered airplane. The first serial produced electric airplane purchased in Finland, the Pipistrel Alpha Electro, is scheduled to take its maiden flight … Read the full press release
COIMBRA, Portugal, 19-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — CRITICAL Software is expanding its strategic collaboration with premium mobility company, the BMW Group, to form a new joint venture called Critical TechWorks. The agreement, which is subject to examination and approval from the relevant … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Germany, Internet & Online, Portugal, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged artificial-intelligence, automotive software engineering, car sharing services, CRITICAL Software, Critical TechWorks, customer ecosystems, data analytics, digitalisation, Gonçalo Quadros, in-car systems, joint venture, smart factories, the BMW Group, vehicle connectivity
The new driveline of the VDL Futura results in optimum reliability, low maintenance costs and fuel savings of 3%. The VDL Futura is delivered as standard with the new ZF Traxon gearbox. The new generation VDL Futura is 100 kg … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Netherlands, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged bus, buses, DAF, driveline, fuel economy, VDL Bus & Coach, VDL Futura, ZF
HEKLSINKI, 19-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed a contract with Rotterdam Short Sea Terminals (RST) to supply two Kalmar rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes with remote control and extensive customisation. The order was booked in Cargotec’s 2018 … Read the full press release
Posted in Finland, Industrial, Netherlands, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Cargotec, Cees van Pelt, cranes, Ilkka Annala, Kalmar, RMG, Rotterdam Short Sea Terminals, RST
GOTHENBURG, 19-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Volvo’s senior management team is to be strengthened to further intensify the rate of change at the Volvo Group and the development of new business models. The role of Deputy CEO will be refined and a … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Management, Sweden, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged appointment, Jan Gurander, Jan Ytterberg, Kerstin Renard, Martin Lundstedt, Volvo
TOULOUSE, 18-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — More than 100 people are currently working within the EGNOS V3 phase B team following a sharp increase from mid 2017 linked to the award of the contract in January 2018. EGNOS consists of an extensive … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, France, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Airbus, Galileo PRS, Navigation Ground Systems, SECURITY, Toulouse
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