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STMicroelectronics and BorgWarner Collaborate to Enhance Volvo Cars’ EV Performance with Innovative Power Module

Posted on 1, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader, will supply BorgWarner, a sustainable mobility solutions provider, with third-generation 750V silicon carbide (SiC) power MOSFETs dice for their proprietary Viper-based power module. This module is used in BorgWarner’s traction inverter platforms for … Read the full press release →

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Audi Launches Production of New Q6 e-tron Series, Creating Jobs and Preparing Workforce for Electric Mobility

Posted on 7, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Audi has commenced production of the new Audi Q6 e-tron series, marking the beginning of its largest model initiative in history. The electric SUV, based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), represents Audi’s commitment to electric mobility and … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen Targets 40% Growth in Brazil with Extensive Electric Vehicle Offensive

Posted on 5, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen is set to achieve significant growth in South America, particularly in Brazil, through a major product offensive. The company aims to expand by 40% in the region’s largest market by 2027. As part of this plan, Volkswagen … Read the full press release →

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Poland’s ORLEN VC Backs Circunomics to Drive Electric Vehicle Battery Sustainability

Posted on 14, June 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN VC, the largest corporate venture capital fund in Poland owned by the ORLEN Group, has invested in Circunomics, a platform for battery reuse and recycling in electric vehicles. The investment aims to reduce the carbon footprint of … Read the full press release →

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Alstom Secures €667 Million Contract to Deliver Customized Streetcars for SEPTA in Philadelphia

Posted on 2, June 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Alstom, a leading provider of sustainable mobility solutions, has secured a contract with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to deliver 130 fully customized low-floor electric streetcars. The contract is valued at over €667 million ($718.2 million) and … Read the full press release →

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Electric Transport Initiative: Vattenfall and Coca-Cola Invest in Charging Infrastructure for Heavy Goods Vehicles

Posted on 24, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall and Coca-Cola in Sweden have announced a collaboration to invest in electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). The initial phase of the project will involve installing three charging stations at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ plant in Jordbro, near Stockholm. … Read the full press release →

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Škoda Auto provides 45 electric and hybrid vehicles for IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship

Posted on 5, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Czech carmaker Škoda Auto has provided a fleet of 45 vehicles to the organisers of the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, as it has done since 1993. The vehicles, the majority of which are all-electric or plug-in … Read the full press release →

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Technical University of Munich students set new standards with latest electric car design

Posted on 29, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich has unveiled its latest electric car developed by student group TUfast Eco. The new car, called muc023, sets new standards in efficiency with lower weight, increased efficiency in individual components and significantly reduced … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen Group informa un impresionante crecimiento en la entrega de vehículos eléctricos en el primer trimestre de 2023

Posted on 21, April 2023 by

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) En el primer trimestre de 2023, el Grupo Volkswagen entregó 141.000 vehículos eléctricos (BEV), un aumento del 42 % en comparación con el mismo período de 2022. Europa fue el principal contribuyente a este crecimiento, con un … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen Group Reports Impressive Q1 2023 Electric Vehicle Delivery Growth

Posted on 21, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) In the first quarter of 2023, Volkswagen Group delivered 141,000 electric vehicles (BEVs), an increase of 42% compared to the same period in 2022. Europe was the main contributor to this growth, with a 68% increase in deliveries. … Read the full press release →

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Scania and Kässbohrer team up for world’s first all-electric car transporter

Posted on 14, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) German logistics company ARS Altmann Automobillogistik has introduced the world’s first all-electric Scania standard car transporter. The 230 kWh-strong Scania P 25 battery-electric vehicle has been combined with a Kässbohrer body and trailer, enabling simple, safe, and quick … Read the full press release →

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FIM Enel MotoE™ World Championship 2023 officially launched with new era of electric competition

Posted on 18, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The FIM Enel MotoE™ World Championship officially launched for 2023 with new status, rounds, and a new manufacturer. The event saw the likes of Enel CEO Francesco Starace, Ducati Motor CEO Claudio Domenicali, and Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo … Read the full press release →

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E.ON, Nikola, and Richter Group Joint Venture to Supply Hydrogen Electric Trucks and Infrastructure

Posted on 24, February 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Energy company E.ON has signed a Letter of Intent with Nikola Corporation and Richter Group for the initial order of 20 Class 8, heavy-duty Nikola Tre hydrogen electric vehicles and the hydrogen needed to supply them. Richter Group, … Read the full press release →

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Advancing E-Mobility: MAHLE Modernizes Stuttgart Wind Tunnel with Fast Charging System for Electric Vehicles

Posted on 8, February 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE has upgraded its facility in Stuttgart with a direct current fast charging system for electric vehicles. The system allows the company to test the effects of fast charging on Li-ion batteries in a variety of climatic conditions, … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen Pushes for Electric Mobility Accessibility with 25,000 Charging Points by 2023

Posted on 27, January 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The Volkswagen Group announced plans to install up to 25,000 high-power charging points around the world by the end of 2023, with the help of partners. The company has already connected 15,000 fast-charging points to the network in … Read the full press release →

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New Volkswagen ID.7 electric sedan with 700 km range to debut at CES 2023

Posted on 4, January 2023 by

(PRESS RELEASE) WOLFSBURG, 4-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen Group (ETR: VOW3), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of automobiles and commercial vehicles, has announced that Volkswagen Group of America, its North American subsidiary, will unveil a new fully electric sedan, … Read the full press release →

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El nuevo sedán eléctrico Volkswagen ID.7 con 700 km de alcance debutará en CES 2023

Posted on 4, January 2023 by

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) WOLFSBURG, 4-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen Group (ETR: VOW3), uno de los principales fabricantes de automóviles y vehículos comerciales del mundo, ha anunciado que Volkswagen Group of America, su filial norteamericana, presentará un nuevo sedán totalmente eléctrico, … Read the full press release →

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MacGregor, part of Cargotec, unveils 100 percent electrically driven heavy-duty transloading crane

Posted on 2, December 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 2-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — MacGregor, the leader in intelligent maritime cargo and load handling part of Cargotec, has announced the launch of a new fully electrically driven heavy-duty transloading crane. The new electric crane is named “TCE” … Read the full press release →

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Technological leap in the cooling concept leads to the creation of the most durable electric motor available

Posted on 4, July 2022 by

Superior continuous torque (SCT) E-motor can run indefinitely with high performance Technological leap through a new cooling concept—compact, light, efficient, and, by customer request, without the use of rare earth elements Suitable for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, construction machines, and tractors … Read the full press release →

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Indian SUV maker Mahindra plans to use MEB electric components from Volkswagen for its new Born Electric Platform

Posted on 19, May 2022 by

Indian SUV major Mahindra intends to equip its Born Electric Platform with MEB electric components from Volkswagen. Partnering agreement signed in Chennai on 18th May evening. Binding supply contract planned to be concluded by end of 2022. At the Glasgow … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen unveils the software generation 3.0 aimed at enhancing user experience and optimising charging capacity on its all-electric ID. models

Posted on 21, March 2022 by

ID. Software 3.0 with latest driver assistance systems, greater charging capacity and voice control performance on premium level New “Travel Assist with Swarm Data”1 enables assisted lane changing New at Volkswagen: with “Park Assist Plus with Memory Function”2 the car can learn … Read the full press release →

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Vattenfall’s InCharge part of a pilot test in Gothenburg, Sweden for wireless charging of electric vehicles

Posted on 3, March 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 3-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall, a Swedish Government-owned multinational power company, has announced that its automated charging and payment solution InCharge is part of a pilot test that involves fully electric Volvo XC40 Recharge taxis in Gothenburg, … Read the full press release →

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EQT Infrastructure V fund buys InstaVolt from Zouk Capital and will support its acceleration plan to reach 10,000 rapid electric vehicle chargers by 2032

Posted on 22, February 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 22-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — EQT, a purpose-driven global investment organization, has announced that its EQT Infrastructure V fund has acquired InstaVolt from Zouk Capital, an infrastructure and private equity fund, and will invest further to support the … Read the full press release →

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Infineon Technologies AG to launch power semiconductors based on silicon carbide (SiC) to help reduce the energy consumption of streetcars by 10 percent

Posted on 14, February 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 14-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY), a German semiconductor manufacturer, has announced it will launch power semiconductors with CoolSiC™ MOSFET and .XT technology in the XHP™ 2 package in support of … Read the full press release →

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First-ever Battery-Powered Electric Vehicle (BEV) by Bentley expected by 2025 as part of £2.5 billion sustainability investment

Posted on 26, January 2022 by

Major sustainable investment in UK economy secures Bentley’s future at Crewe plant First Battery-powered Electric Vehicles (BEV) due in three years’ time BEVs key to Bentley’s ground-breaking Beyond100 plans Beyond100 strategy is redefining company as benchmark luxury automotive manufacturer New … Read the full press release →

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Vehicle digitalization: smart solutions by Continental part of the BMW iX electric vehicle

Posted on 24, January 2022 by

High-performance computer bundles functions in the cockpit Head-Up-Display provides intuitive driving information Transceivers with ultra-wideband radio technology provide an essential building block for keyless access to the vehicle via smartphone Panorama glass roof with intelligent functions creates a unique feeling … Read the full press release →

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Pirelli’s latest optimised tyres to debut on the new Rally1 cars during the Rallye Monte-Carlo

Posted on 18, January 2022 by

Rallye Monte-Carlo hosts debut for Pirelli’s latest  tyres designed for revolutionary new Rally1 cars Legendary season opener known for changeable winter conditions P Zero asphalt and Sottozero snow tyres available (PRESS RELEASE) MILAN, 18-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Pirelli (BIT: PIRC), … Read the full press release →

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Stagecoach and renewable energy company SSE to trial a new community electric vehicle charging hub

Posted on 8, November 2021 by

Trial scheme would maximise efficiency of EV charging infrastructure by making it available to fleet users and local community during the day when buses are out of depots (PRESS RELEASE) PERTH, Scotland, UK, 8-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Stagecoach (LON: SGC), … Read the full press release →

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E.ON to convert electricity pylons across Germany to be used as radio pylons for the 4G/5G mobile network

Posted on 14, October 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) ESSEN, 14-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — E.ON, a European energy company focused on smart grids that drive the energy transition in Europe, has announced that a newly formed subsidiary called E.ON TowerCo GmbH will be converting electricity pylons throughout … Read the full press release →

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Continental’s strong position in the segment of tires for all-electric vehicles has been underscored by Porsche Taycan approval

Posted on 24, September 2021 by

Porsche Taycan available with Continental summer, winter and all-season tires Original equipment approvals for PremiumContact 6, WinterContact TS 860 S and ProContact RX tires Continental Supplies Tires for Six of the Ten Most Successful Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (PRESS RELEASE) … Read the full press release →

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Siemens Mobility’s advanced hybrid streetcars operated by Charlotte Area Transit system enter revenue service

Posted on 31, August 2021 by

Innovative battery technology allows for hybrid operation on or off-wire Sustainable technology preserves city’s historic district S700s were manufactured in Sacramento, CA (PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 31-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Mobility, redefining mobility with intelligent infrastructure, sustainability, passenger experience and … Read the full press release →

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e-CUPRA ABT XE electric SUV to race at the Arctic X Prix in Greenland

Posted on 27, August 2021 by

The ABT CUPRA XE team is ready to fight for victory in the Arctic X Prix and climb up the championship standings Mattias Ekström and Jutta Kleinschmidt will race with the e-CUPRA ABT XE1 for the remainder of the season … Read the full press release →

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TotalEnergies acquires Bluecharge, the largest electric vehicle charging network in Singapore

Posted on 28, July 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS/ SINGAPORE, 28-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies announces the acquisition of ‘Blue Charge’ from Bolloré Group. Upon the approval of the relevant authorities, TotalEnergies will manage and operate Singapore’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network, with more than … Read the full press release →

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British premium brand MINI in 1H 2021: 157,799 vehicles sold worldwide, 30,000 units of the fully electric MINI Cooper SE

Posted on 14, July 2021 by

Since its market launch, more than 30,000 units of the fully electric MINI Cooper SE have already been sold worldwide. The plug-in hybrid model MINI Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 also underlines the growing enthusiasm for sustainable driving fun with steadily … Read the full press release →

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Volvo Cars to source steel made from hydrogen-reduced iron from SSAB’s HYBRIT pilot plant in Luleå, Sweden

Posted on 16, June 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 16-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — SSAB (STO: SSAB-A), a Nordic and US-based steel company, has announced it is partnering with Volvo Cars, a Swedish luxury automobile brand, to jointly explore the development of fossil-free, high-quality steel for use … Read the full press release →

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Innovative battery solution created by Fortum, Volvo Cars, and Comsys installed at Landafors hydropower plant in Sweden

Posted on 21, April 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 21-Apr-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Fortum announces collaboration with Volvo Cars, and cleantech company Comsys for the development of an innovative battery solution that is now being installed at Fortum’s Landafors hydropower plant on the river Ljusnan in … Read the full press release →

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MAHLE: chargeBIG’s electric charging infrastructure obtains VDE’s certification

Posted on 31, March 2021 by

Corporate start-up obtains type examination certificate from Germany’s Association for Electrical, Electronic, and Information Technologies (VDE) Customers of the electric charging infrastructure can now be billed in compliance with the German Measurement and Verification Act (MessEG) chargeBIG is also the … Read the full press release →

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Hydro and Northvolt joint venture Hydrovolt starts building Norway’s first recycling plant for electric vehicle batteries

Posted on 29, January 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 29-Jan-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company Hydro announces that Hydrovolt, its joint venture with Northvolt, has started constructing the battery recycling plant in Norway. The world’s most technologically advanced plant will have the … Read the full press release →

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Thomas Ulbrich, Volkswagen: We need significantly more charging points in Germany and Europe if electric vehicles are to establish themselves quickly

Posted on 30, December 2020 by

Over 1,200 charging points already in operation at German sites Some 750 new charging points to be installed in 2021, including the first High Power Charging stations with up to 300 kW power Thomas Ulbrich: “We need significantly more charging … Read the full press release →

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Hydro Volt pilot recycling plant for used electric car batteries receives support from Enova

Posted on 10, November 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 10-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Hydro announces that its joint venture with Northvolt for planned pilot plant for recycling used electric car batteries from the Norwegian car market will receive more than 4 million EUR (NOK 43.5 million) … Read the full press release →

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