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Volkswagen Motorsport Director Sven Smeets: Dieter Depping played a decisive role in the development of the I.D. R Pikes Peak

Posted on 14, August 2018 by

Unsung hero behind the Pikes Peak record – Depping tested the I.D. R Pikes Peak Depping is behind many successful Volkswagen race and rally cars Romain Dumas: “Dieter was my second throttle foot” WOLFSBURG, 14-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — He is the … Read the full press release →

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Societe Generale: The new 87 MW Beryl Solar Farm will offset the entire operational needs of clean energy for the new Sydney Metro Northwest railway

Posted on 27, July 2018 by

PARIS, 27-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Beryl Solar Farm helps deliver Sydney’s new fully automated train services in 2019 The recent financial close of an 87 megawatts (MW) Beryl Solar Farm project in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, will help deliver power to … Read the full press release →

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Snam, Enagás and Fluxys consortium to acquire 66% interest in Greek natural gas infrastructure operator DESFA

Posted on 23, July 2018 by

ATHENS, 23-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The European consortium consisting of Snam (60%), Enagás (20%) and Fluxys (20%) signed today in Athens the agreements with the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) and Hellenic Petroleum for the acquisition of a 66% interest … Read the full press release →

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Stadler to showcase seven vehicle concepts featuring new solutions at InnoTrans 2018

Posted on 17, July 2018 by

BUSSNANG, 17-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Stadler was already one of the largest exhibitors of rail vehicles at InnoTrans 2016. The train manufacturer with production sites in Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Poland, Hungary, Belarus and the USA has even bigger plans for this … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen to support six university teams in this year’s international design competition Formula Student Germany

Posted on 13, July 2018 by

Prof. Dr. Stefan Gies, Patron of Formula Student Germany: “Volkswagen is focusing on two technologies – autonomous driving and electric vehicles.” WOLFSBURG, 13-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen is stepping up its commitment to the international design competition Formula Student Germany (FSG). … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen Group China, FAW Group, China Intelligent and Connected Vehicles (Beijing) Research Institute Co. Ltd. partner over e-mobility, connectivity, mobility services and autonomous driving

Posted on 13, July 2018 by

Volkswagen Group signs letters of intent with the FAW Group and China Intelligent and Connected Vehicles Research Institute (ICV) during the state visit of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Berlin Political discussions held about the role that China plays as … Read the full press release →

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FMO: Climate Investor One reaches third close at USD 535 million

Posted on 25, June 2018 by

Climate Investor One has reached third close at USD 535 million. This innovative blended finance facility provides funding for renewable energy projects in the wind, solar and run-of-river hydro sectors in developing countries . THE HAGUE, 25-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Climate Investor One seeks … Read the full press release →

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AUDI AG announced the start of the Urban Air Mobility project in Ingolstadt together with partners from the fields of politics and industry

Posted on 21, June 2018 by

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 →

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AUDI AG and Hyundai to cross-license patents to bring fuel cell to volume production maturity

Posted on 20, June 2018 by

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 →

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KeolisAmey unveils plans for the Wales and Borders rail network and the development of the South Wales Metro in partnership with Transport for Wales

Posted on 6, June 2018 by

OXFORD, 06-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — KeolisAmey today unveiled bold plans for the Wales and Borders rail network and the development of the South Wales Metro working in partnership with Transport for Wales (TfW). The announcement came as the Welsh Government … Read the full press release →

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BMW i launches factory-fitted, fully integrated inductive charging facility for the high-voltage battery in a plug-in hybrid vehicle

Posted on 28, May 2018 by

MUNICH, 28-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BMW i launches yet another world first in the form of a factory-fitted, fully integrated inductive charging facility for the high-voltage battery in a plug-in hybrid vehicle. Production will start in July.  As part of … Read the full press release →

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Škoda Transportation acquires remaining 25% of Transtech; becomes the 100% owner of the only Scandinavian manufacturer of rolling stock in Finland

Posted on 23, May 2018 by

The Škoda Transportation Group became the 100% owner of the only Scandinavian manufacturer of rolling stock in Finland, the Transtech company. The majority stake in Transtech was purchased by Škoda in August 2015. The agreement to buy the remaining 25 … Read the full press release →

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“RESIST” research project strengthens the competitiveness of German manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive and aviation sectors

Posted on 16, May 2018 by

Shared press release by the German partners of the “RESIST” research project (Airbus Innovations, Fraunhofer IIS/EAS, Reutlingen University, Infineon Technologies AG, MunEDA, Nexperia Germany, Robert Bosch, Munich University of Technology, University of Bremen, Volkswagen) MUNICH, 16-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The partners … Read the full press release →

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Exclusive BMW M3 CS in Frozen Dark Blue for the best qualifier in the MotoGP at the end of the season

Posted on 8, May 2018 by

BMW M Power for the fastest qualifier in the MotoGP. The winner’s car in 2018: the exclusive BMW M3 CS (combined consumption: 8.5 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 198 g/km*) in Frozen Dark Blue. Unveiling of the car at the … Read the full press release →

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Daimler AG Member of the Board Ola Källenius on the new Mercedes-Benz G-Class: the new ‘G’ is still a ‘G’ only better

Posted on 7, May 2018 by

The new Mercedes-Benz G-Class presents itself in top form. Whether on or off the road and whatever the operating conditions, the off-road vehicle impresses with its performance, cutting-edge assistance systems, outstanding handling, and safety. At the same time, the new … Read the full press release →

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Solvay Performance Polyamides enriched its Technyl® range to meet major challenges and disruptive trends in e-mobility

Posted on 27, April 2018 by

Shanghai, PR China, 27-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay Performance Polyamides announces significant advances in its Technyl® portfolio of polyamides (PA) to provide fit-for-purpose and cost-efficient solutions to meet major challenges and disruptive trends such as connectivity and autonomy as hybrids, all-electric … Read the full press release →

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Stadler to design and build 26 single and double-decker multiple units for the Slovenian state rail operator Slovenske Železnice

Posted on 19, April 2018 by

Bussnang, Switzerland, 19-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Stadler is designing and building 26 single and double-decker multiple units for the Slovenian state rail operator Slovenske Železnice. The order comprises eleven FLIRT EMU trains, five FLIRT DMU trains and ten KISS EMU trains, … Read the full press release →

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World premiers for BMW at Geneva International Motor Show 2018: BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupe, BMW X4, BMW X2, BMW M3 CS, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, BMW i8 Roadster

Posted on 7, March 2018 by

World premiere for the BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupe: Study car offers a look ahead to the most alluring and exotic variant of the new BMW 8 Series. GENEVA, 07-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Presskit updated with BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupe. … Read the full press release →

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Geneva Motor Show: Volkswagen I.D. VIZZION concept car: autonomous driving, control via augmented reality, artificial intelligence

Posted on 6, March 2018 by

Groundbreaking: the I.D. VIZZION concept car is a saloon for the era of electric and autonomous mobility Revolutionary: the fully-autonomous I.D. VIZZION can be controlled effortlessly via augmented reality, gestures and voice commands The I.D. VIZZION is coming: the car … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz is presents systems with artificial intelligence (AI) at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Posted on 28, February 2018 by

STUTTGART/BARCELONA, 28-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona (MWC; 26 February to 1 March) Mercedes-Benz is presenting innovations and initiatives from a variety of fields as part of its overarching digitisation strategy. The focus at the 280 square metre … Read the full press release →

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Daimler and BAIC to further expand local production for the Mercedes-Benz brand at their joint venture Beijing Benz Automotive Co. Ltd.

Posted on 27, February 2018 by

Daimler and BAIC announce plans to expand local production of Mercedes-Benz vehicles due to expected market demand in China Local production hub Beijing Benz Automotive Co. Ltd. (BBAC) to operate additional production location Investment of over 11.9 billion RMB to … Read the full press release →

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Daimler AG, MizMaa Ventures invest in Tel Aviv based startup that uses AI to analyze user behaviour directly on mobile phones and other wearables

Posted on 27, February 2018 by

Investment intensifies cooperation Analysis and prediction of user behaviour with the aid of artificial intelligence EQ Ready App already on the German market STUTTGART/ TEL AVIV, Country, 27-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Daimler AG is intensifying its cooperation with the start-up … Read the full press release →

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WEF, Bain & Company report calls for the urgent integration of urban-energy-mobility patterns to accelerate the ability of cities to meet climate goals

Posted on 14, February 2018 by

A new approach to electric mobility is needed to stimulate economic growth and reduce carbon emissions, says new Forum report Electrified autonomous vehicles (AV) will revolutionize urban mobility by reducing travel costs by up to 40% and cut down CO2 … Read the full press release →

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German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA): In 2018 the Indian passenger car market will overtake the German market in terms of volume for the first time

Posted on 12, February 2018 by

Statement delivered by Klaus Bräunig, Managing Director of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), at the press conference at the German pavilion in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2018, at 11.30 h local time New Delhi, … Read the full press release →

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German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) at the Detroit Motor Show: German manufacturers slightly increased their US sales of light vehicles in 2017

Posted on 17, January 2018 by

Detroit, MI, USA/Berlin, Germany, 17-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Strong growth in the dynamic light truck segment – More production in NAFTA – Higher exports major factor in US trade balance – Direct investment in US and free trade in goods … Read the full press release →

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Bosch smart-city at CES 2018 in Las Vegas: air quality, security, convenience

Posted on 11, January 2018 by

Smart solutions for better air quality, and for more security and convenience Stefan Hartung: “For a long time, the smart city was a vision. We’re helping make it reality.” Good-bye to air pollution: Climo measures and analyzes air quality in … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen I.D. BUZZ to rely on NVIDIA Technology for AI Co-Pilot Capabilities

Posted on 9, January 2018 by

Las Vegas / Wolfsburg, 09-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen and NVIDIA today (08 January 2018) shared their vision for how AI and deep learning will shape the development of a new generation of intelligent Volkswagen vehicles. At the kickoff of the … Read the full press release →

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STMicroelectronics presents its latest IoT and mobility solutions at CES® 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada

Posted on 9, January 2018 by

ST is enabling Smart Driving and applications for the Smart City, Smart Home, Smart Industry, and Smart Things of today and tomorrow Use cases focus on key consumer and industrial technologies including AR/VR/MR, Voice Control, Imaging, Artificial Intelligence, Wireless Charging, … Read the full press release →

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Bosch at CES 2018: smart, connected city of tomorrow is already a reality

Posted on 18, December 2017 by

STUTTGART, 18-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Focus on technologies for connected cities Bosch booth at CES 2018: Central Hall, Booth #14028 / Twitter #BoschCES Connected cities: greater security, energy efficiency, and convenience Connected mobility: Bosch is working on solutions to make tomorrow’s … Read the full press release →

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ŠKODA celebrates the most successful year in its motorsport history with a ŠKODA FABIA limited edition

Posted on 14, December 2017 by

1.4 TSI petrol engine with 92 kW/125 hp output and seven speed DSG gearbox Sportier steering wheel, new exclusive sports seats and sports suspension for even sportier handling and performance Special design elements and optional green 17” alloy wheels typical … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen’s “Future Mobility Incubator” start-up scheme winners announced

Posted on 14, December 2017 by

Experts in charging and battery technology, traffic sensors, automated driving, and mobility insurance selected From innovative idea to market readiness in 200 days Spring programme set to get underway in March 2018 DRESDEN, 14-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen supports innovative business … Read the full press release →

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Audi: Racing debut of the new Audi e-tron FE04 in Hong Kong

Posted on 29, November 2017 by

Electric racing series to open in Hong Kong with first Audi factory team Racing debut of the new Audi e-tron FE04 Telephone press conference with Lucas di Grassi on Wednesday, November 29 Neuburg a. d. Donau, Germany, 29-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — For the … Read the full press release →

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NIB and Sparebanken Øst to finance projects aimed at curbing CO2 emissions in housing and transport in Norway

Posted on 23, November 2017 by

HELSINKI, 23-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — NIB and Norway’s Sparebanken Øst have signed a NOK 300 million (EUR 32 million) loan programme for onlending to projects aimed at curbing CO2 emissions as well as small and medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) investments in south-eastern Norway. The funds under … Read the full press release →

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BMW Group: Electrified sales up 63.7% in first ten months of 2017

Posted on 14, November 2017 by

YTD deliveries total 2,008,849, increase of 3.4% Electrified sales up 63.7% in first ten months: 78,096 delivered Record sales continue for BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad MUNICH, 14-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — For the first time ever at this point in the … Read the full press release →

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Alstom will supply three more Coradia Nordic trains to Östgötatrafiken in Sweden

Posted on 3, November 2017 by

Saint-Ouen, France, 03-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom will supply three more Coradia Nordic trains to Östgötatrafiken in addition to their current fleet of 15. The new trains will be delivered in spring 2019. The trains will be built in Alstom’s site … Read the full press release →

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thyssenkrupp opens new production shop for steering components at its Schönebeck site in Saxony-Anhalt

Posted on 27, October 2017 by

Strategic expansion of steering production in Schönebeck continues Plant expansion creates 65 new jobs Modernization and digitization of production infrastructure generates competitive advantages ESSEN, 27-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (2017-10-25) thyssenkrupp opened a new production shop for steering components at … Read the full press release →

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ECE: Loom shopping center opens on October 26, 2017 in Bielefeld, Germany

Posted on 26, October 2017 by

Occupancy rate of 100 percent / 50 percent of the tenants will debut in the city HAMBURG, 26-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Bielefeld’s new downtown attraction celebrates its opening: Loom shopping center will open its doors on Thursday (October 26, 2017) at … Read the full press release →

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StreetScooter to build second manufacturing facility in Düren; expands capacity up to 10,000 e-vehicles per year

Posted on 6, October 2017 by

Post subsidiary builds second factory in Düren Expected total production up to 20,000 e-vehicles per year with 250 employees Latest models now with higher top speed and range Cars with fuel cell drives now in testing StreetScooter focusing on industry-specific … Read the full press release →

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Official pre-season test in Valencia for season four of the FIA Formula E Championship for BMW and the MS&AD Andretti Team

Posted on 6, October 2017 by

VALENCIA, 06-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ —  The official pre-season test in Valencia (ESP) heralds the crucial phase of preparations for season four of the FIA Formula E Championship for BMW and the MS&AD Andretti Team. From Monday to Thursday, all the teams … Read the full press release →

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BMW Open Work launches at Frieze London 2017, October 5 – 8

Posted on 6, October 2017 by

LONDON/MUNICH, 06-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Enhancing the long-term partnership between BMW and Frieze, BMW Open Work launches at Frieze London 2017 with a new multi-platform commission by New York-based artist Olivia Erlanger. Entitled “Body Electric”, Erlanger’s immersive work unfolds across physical spaces at the … Read the full press release →

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