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BMW with more than 50 national and international awards in 2014

Posted on 29, December 2014 by

Prizes and awards attest the quality and sustainability of BMW products as well as the company’s innovation leadership. Munich, 29-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BMW has concluded the year 2014, in every respect a successful one, with more than 50 national and international … Read the full press release →

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Audi to invest €24 billion between 2015 and 2019, 70 percent of which to go into new models and technologies

Posted on 29, December 2014 by

Audi CEO Rupert Stadler: “We are strengthening our innovative areas and expanding the global production network” Axel Strotbek, CFO: “70 percent of all investments flow into new models and innovative technologies” Audi Chief Technical Officer Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg: “Focus on … Read the full press release →

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The President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz gave speech to the European Council on investment, tax fraud, Budget 2015 and Ukraine

Posted on 19, December 2014 by

BRUSSELS, 19-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Speeches Internal Policies and EU Institutions Investment Plan Ladies and gentlemen, We have come together in Brussels today to discuss the Investment Plan for Europe that was launched in the European Parliament on the 26th of November. … Read the full press release →

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Audi is now ramping up production of its first plug-in hybrid model the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Posted on 24, November 2014 by

First plug-in hybrid model drives off the assembly line in Ingolstadt Assembly processes integrated into the A3 line Maximum safety for employees, top quality for customers Ingolstadt, 24-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Approximately 50 cars every day, with the same timing … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains Brixworth awarded the Dewar Trophy for its PU106A Hybrid Formula One Power Unit

Posted on 31, October 2014 by

Brixworth, 31-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz is proud to announce that Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP), Brixworth, has been awarded the coveted Dewar Trophy – renowned as the most prestigious award in British engineering – for its PU106A Hybrid Formula One Power … Read the full press release →

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Alstom, Bombardier Transport and AREVA TA consortium to suply 12 new MF01 metro sets to STIF and RATP for the Paris metro network

Posted on 21, October 2014 by

PARIS, 21-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom, working as part of a consortium with Bombardier Transport and AREVA TA, will be supplying STIF[1] (the Ile-de-France Transport Authority) and RATP[2] (the Paris-based public transport operator) with 12 new MF01[3] metro sets for … Read the full press release →

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Transmashholiding’s Demikhovo Engineering Plant received compliance certificate for serial production of new rolling stock type

Posted on 9, September 2014 by

MOSCOW, 9-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Demikhovo Engineering Plant (DMZ, a part of JSC Transmashholiding) has received a compliance certificate of Certification Register of Federal Railway Transport for serial production of a new rolling stock type, special-purpose ac EMU named as … Read the full press release →

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Gamesa secured eco-design certification for its turbine the G114-2.0 MW

Posted on 16, July 2014 by

Certification accredits the rationalisation of the turbine’s environmental impact throughout its entire life cycle, its greater energy efficiency and its lower operating costs.  The prototypes of this turbine, installed in Alaiz (Spain) and Texas (USA), have generated 4.25 GWh since … Read the full press release →

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Transport for London and Merrell published fully illustrated book about the story of the capital’s newest transport icon

Posted on 2, June 2014 by

LONDON, 02-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A fully illustrated book entitled London’s New Routemaster, which tells the official story of the first bus designed specifically for the capital in more than 50 years, has been launched today (Thursday 29 May). The book, … Read the full press release →

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NORMA Group received large orders for the 2nd generation of its NORMAFLEX fluid pipes from European auto manufacturers

Posted on 29, May 2014 by

Maintal, Germany, 29-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — NORMA Group, a global market and technology leader for engineered joining technology, has obtained large orders for the second-generation of NORMAFLEX fluid pipes from European manufacturers of passenger cars and commercial vehicles. NORMA Group will … Read the full press release →

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Alstom awarded €300 million contract to supply 50 KZ8A freight locomotives to Azerbaijan Railways

Posted on 14, May 2014 by

Paris, France, 14-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom has been awarded a contract to supply 50 KZ8A freight locomotives to Azerbaijan Railways (ADDY) which will be assembled in Alstom’s JV EKZ between 2016 and 2018. The total amount of the contract is €300 … Read the full press release →

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The Audi Group becomes the first premium automobile manufacturer certified according to the international standard ISO 14064

Posted on 15, April 2014 by

First premium automobile manufacturer with corporate carbon footprint calculated in detail and certified Board of Management Member for Production Dr. Hubert Waltl: “An important element of climate-neutral mobility” Transparency on company-wide greenhouse-gas emissions Ingolstadt, Germany, 15-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Audi … Read the full press release →

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E.G.O., Infineon Technologies, University of Bremen announced their research project “InduKOCH” made induction stoves more affordable and more energy efficient

Posted on 24, March 2014 by

Neubiberg, Germany, 24-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Induction stoves are getting more affordable and more energy efficient. This is the result of the three-year research project ”InduKOCH”. The research team consisted of E.G.O. Group, a worldwide supplier for manufacturers of household appliances, … Read the full press release →

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The launch of the BMW i8 approaches its peak, deliveries will start in June 2014

Posted on 10, March 2014 by

Real life fuel consumption reaches small-car level World’s first production car with innovative laser light technology MUNICH, 10-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — With the completion of the development work and final preparations for production at the BMW Group plant in Leipzig, the launch … Read the full press release →

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Six world premieres for Volkswagen presented at Geneva Motor Show 2014

Posted on 5, March 2014 by

T-ROC study offers a glimpse of the new SUV series New Golf GTE with plug-in hybrid system Scirocco with a new design and engines Presentation of the Polo BlueMotion, Polo BlueGT and CrossPolo based on the new Polo Wolfsburg, Germany … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen Group announced it invested record €10.2 billion during 2013 in eco-friendly vehicles

Posted on 4, March 2014 by

• More than €10 billion for research and development for the first time • EU new vehicle fleet better than target, at about 128 grams CO2 / km • Already 54 model variants below 100 grams CO2 / km • … Read the full press release →

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AREVA delivered biomass power plant to Dutch utility company Eneco

Posted on 3, February 2014 by

Paris, France, 3-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — AREVA celebrated today the inauguration of the Bio Golden Raand biomass power plant, built jointly by the group with Dutch civil works company Ballast Nedam Industriebouw, and Finnish boiler supplier, Metso Power Oy. This installation, which … Read the full press release →

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TÜV Rheinland AG announced initial estimate indicates record revenues of over €1.6 billion for the group in 2013

Posted on 20, January 2014 by

Cologne, Germany, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — According to an initial estimate, TÜV Rheinland achieved record revenues of over €1.6 billion in 2013, continuing its growth both on the German domestic market and at international level. Adjusted to currency fluctuation, the global testing … Read the full press release →

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SGL Group’s HITCO Carbon Composites received Supplier Award from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

Posted on 20, January 2014 by

Arkadelphia, AR, US, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — HITCO Carbon Composites – a subsidiary of SGL Group – The Carbon Company announced today that it received the 2012 Supplier Award for Outstanding Quality and Delivery performance from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) … Read the full press release →

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Herrenknecht AG used Henkel adhesives to construct giant tunnel boring machine (TBM)

Posted on 10, January 2014 by

Düsseldorf, Germany, 10-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — It is a machine of superlatives: four floors high, 82 meters long or the length a high-rise building of 20 floors lying on its side. This monster is heavier than a dozen 747 jumbo jets … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz’s all-new C-Class sets new standards in the premium mid-range class

Posted on 17, December 2013 by

Stuttgart, Germany, 17-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The all-new C-Class heralds a new chapter in the Mercedes-Benz success story and sets new standards in the premium mid‑range class. Thanks to an intelligent lightweight design concept boasting weight savings of up to 100 … Read the full press release →

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Bayer MaterialScience launched ultra-modern technical center for foams and expanded coating raw materials production at its headquarters in Leverkusen

Posted on 2, December 2013 by

Ultra-modern technical center for foams / New production plant for coating raw materials commissioned Leverkusen, Germany, 02-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — With the latest equipment for product development and the expansion of its production capacity, materials manufacturer Bayer MaterialScience continues to adapt to … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-AMG GmbH unveiled the SLS AMG GT FINAL EDITION built in limited run of just 350 units

Posted on 20, November 2013 by

The grand finale: the SLS AMG GT FINAL EDITION brings an impressive era to an end in exclusive style. The FINAL EDITION model, built in a limited run of just 350 units, represents the last opportunity for customers to order … Read the full press release →

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Daimler AG closed its strategic 12% investment in leading Chinese manufacturer BAIC Motor

Posted on 20, November 2013 by

Following green light from Chinese authorities: Official closing ceremony in Beijing for Daimler AG’s 12% stake in leading Chinese manufacturer BAIC Motor Daimler is first non-Chinese automotive company to acquire an interest in a Chinese OEM Dr. Dieter Zetsche: “Strategic … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. moves into larger building as its R&D headquarters in Sunnyvale, California

Posted on 20, November 2013 by

Mercedes-Benz first automotive manufacturer in Silicon Valley: excellent partner network since almost 20 years Doubling of resources in the new headquarters in Sunnyvale in the next few years Advanced User Experience Design and Autonomous Driving are new focus areas in … Read the full press release →

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FLSmidth to supply conveying and stacking systems for Gabbro terminal expansion in Mesaieed Industrial City near Doha, Qatar

Posted on 18, November 2013 by

Copenhagen, Denmark, 18-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Company Announcement to the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority No. 31-2013, 13 November 2013 FLSmidth, in a consortium with Six Construct, has received an order from Qatar Primary Materials Co. (QPMC). The order value for FLSmidth is approximately EUR … Read the full press release →

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New BMW and BMW i models to debut at the world’s most important car show the International Motor Show (IAA) 2013 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Posted on 2, September 2013 by

Munich, 02-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The present and future of driving pleasure converge in the new models presented by the BMW and BMW i brands at the International Motor Show (IAA) 2013 in Frankfurt am Main. One of the highlights of the world’s most … Read the full press release →

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Škoda Transportation signed EUR 110M contract with Deutsche Bahn to delivery six modern train sets to operate on Nurnberg – Ingolstadt – Munich railway track

Posted on 6, August 2013 by

Plzeň, 06-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Representatives of the Škoda Transportation company and the German operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) signed a contract for the delivery of six modern train sets, amounting to 110 million euro. The vehicles will be operating in Bavaria on the … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz delivered 811,227 vehicles in H1 2013, 8.1% sales growth, starts H2-2013 with best-ever July

Posted on 6, August 2013 by

Stuttgart, 06-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz reported its best-ever July results and started the second half of the year successfully by selling 116,790 units and generating growth of 20.0%. It has delivered 811,227 vehicles to customers since the beginning of the … Read the full press release →

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Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles, (CAF) landed €380M contract to supply 35 8-car units to São Paulo railway transit company CPTM

Posted on 17, July 2013 by

17-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Compañía Paulista de Trenes Metropolitanos (CPTM), the railway transit company of the São Paulo State has awarded CAF a contract for the supply of 35 8-car units (280 cars), for an amount close to €380 M … Read the full press release →

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AB Sugar, BP, and DuPont joint venture Vivergo Fuels opened UK’s largest bioethanol plant in Hull

Posted on 11, July 2013 by

11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The £350 million Vivergo bioethanol plant in Hull was officially opened today by the Rt. Hon Vince Cable MP, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills. The new plant is the UK’s biggest bioethanol producer and … Read the full press release →

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Orange reveals its strategy and latest achievements on smart cities

Posted on 10, July 2013 by

a five-point vertical program takes on the new challenges facing cities local authorities all over France have confidence in Orange for developing innovative services Paris, 10-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Orange harnesses technology to help meet the new challenges facing cities At a … Read the full press release →

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Strong EU exports to Korea 2 years since EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was concluded

Posted on 1, July 2013 by

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today marks the second anniversary of the entry into force of the EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the most ambitious trade deal ever concluded by the EU and its first with an Asian country. The full impact … Read the full press release →

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Abengoa to launch its first demonstration Waste-to-Biofuels (W2B) plant in Babilafuente, Spain

Posted on 27, June 2013 by

The production of bioethanol from municipal solid waste represents a major technological advance in the waste management model. 27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B), the company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, today … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz rolled out 18 new AMG high-performance models in June 2013

Posted on 25, June 2013 by

Affalterbach, 25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mercedes-AMG sets the pace: This June witnesses the premieres of 18 new AMG high-performance models at Mercedes-Benz dealerships. With a power output spectrum ranging from 265 kW (360 hp) to 552 kW (751 hp), the … Read the full press release →

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Russian asphalt producer received loan from NBD Bank under EBRD’s RuSEFF credit line

Posted on 21, June 2013 by

Russian Sustainable Energy Financing Facility (RuSEFF) boosts businesses and the residential sector 21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Halving energy costs is one of those achievements that can really make a difference to a small company. One Russian asphalt producer knows this from … Read the full press release →

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EC announced the first projects as part of new EU Electronics strategy

Posted on 30, May 2013 by

Brussels, 30-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission is today announcing a collection of five major projects, to boost Europe’s manufacturing competitiveness by bringing research closer to industrial needs. These projects are the first steps in putting into effect the European Electronics strategy … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz QR code system to make the rescue of accident victims safer and swifter

Posted on 24, May 2013 by

Stuttgart, 24-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — When every second counts: with a small yet effective innovation, Mercedes-Benz wants to make the rescue of accident victims safer and swifter. In future a QR code, which can be read by smartphones and tablets, placed … Read the full press release →

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Bayer MaterialScience launches Innovation Hub in Shanghai, China

Posted on 21, May 2013 by

More than 200 experts to be employed in Shanghai Shanghai, 21-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bayer MaterialScience has inaugurated a regional innovation hub for Asia Pacific in Shanghai, China. More than 200 experts will develop novel ideas for the use of high-performance … Read the full press release →

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Günther OETTINGER Speech at ACER Conference: EU Energy Policy Beyond 2014

Posted on 21, May 2013 by

Ljubljana, 21-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear Mr Pototschnig, Dear MEPs, dear Lord Mogg, Dear Director-General Philip Lowe, Dear regulators, TSOs, suppliers, Dear ladies and gentlemen, May I thank the organisers and our hosts for giving us the opportunity to discuss issues … Read the full press release →

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