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Near-production Volkswagen T-Roc R to première at the International Geneva Motor Show, 7 -17 March 2019

Posted on 25, February 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) WOLFSBURG, 25-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen is to unveil the latest top model of its successful T-Roc at this year’s International Geneva Motor Show – T-Roc R. The 89th edition of the International Geneva Motor Show will be held at Palexpo … Read the full press release →

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New BMW i8 Coupe Safety Car unveiled at the Mexico City E-Prix

Posted on 15, February 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 15-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — BMW unveiled new BMW i8 Coupe Safety Car at this season’s ABB FIA Formula E Championship at the “Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez” in Mexico City. The livery of the new safety car is designed by Michael Scully, Head … Read the full press release →

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The new MINI John Cooper Works GP will be taking roads in 2020

Posted on 13, February 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 13-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Next year the new MINI John Cooper Works GP will be taking roads all over the world by storm, more powerful than ever before. The 4-cylinder turbo engine with more than 300 hp (220 kW) and motor racing … Read the full press release →

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Hagland Shipping AS to have its general cargo vessel ‘Hagland Captain’ retrofitted with Wärtsilä’s hybrid propulsion solution

Posted on 8, February 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 8-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Shipping company Hagland Shipping AS to order hybrid retrofit installation from Wärtsilä for its general cargo vessel ‘Hagland Captain’. The agreement between the two companies has been signed in December 2018 and the project will be first of its … Read the full press release →

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Array of accolades for BMW models in 2018 endorse outstanding standards of quality, innovation, connectivity and design

Posted on 28, December 2018 by

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 28-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BMW can look back on a highly successful 2018 yielding an impressive haul of awards and accolades. Over the course of the past year, vehicles from BMW have managed to win over not just … Read the full press release →

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Bosch to highlight innovative solutions and services for the mobility of the future and for the smart home at CES 2019

Posted on 14, December 2018 by

Bosch booth: Central Hall #14020 / Twitter #BoschCES World first: Bosch debuts a driverless electric concept shuttle with integrated services CES 2019 Innovation Awards®: six honorees for Bosch solutions Mobility of the future: less stress, improved safety and efficiency Smart … Read the full press release →

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JAC Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. held groundbreaking ceremony for the New Energy Passenger Vehicle Project R&D Centre located in Hefei, Anhui Province, China

Posted on 12, December 2018 by

The R&D centre will be located in Hefei and will focus on key areas such as electrification, connectivity and autonomous driving Thanks to the strong support of shareholders, among them SEAT, JAC Volkswagen will continue moving forward with its innovation-driven … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz: EQC’s accident safety was validated at the Mercedes-Benz technology centre for vehicle safety (TFS)

Posted on 12, December 2018 by

combined power consumption: 22.2 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km, provisional figures [1] STUTTGART, 12-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The new Mercedes-Benz EQC (combined power consumption: 22.2 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km, provisional figures)[1] is also a genuine Mercedes when it comes … Read the full press release →

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West African Transport Academy (WATA): First heavy vehicle service technicians graduate in Ghana

Posted on 20, November 2018 by

Södertälje, Sweden, 20-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The training for service technicians at the West African Transport Academy (WATA) in Ghana’s capital city Accra is the first of its kind. It enables students to specialise in heavy truck and bus technology, combining … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen Touareg is the 30 millionth Volkswagen brand delivery milestone in China

Posted on 20, November 2018 by

Volkswagen Brand sets record in China, with 30 millionth delivery this November – a Touareg Stephan Wöllenstein: “This is a unique occasion, and a unique vote of confidence from all our Chinese customers over the years.” Volkswagen’s product offensive to … Read the full press release →

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Infineon Technologies adds silicon carbide to its portfolio with the acquisition of Siltectra

Posted on 12, November 2018 by

MUNICH/ DRESDEN, 12-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) acquires Siltectra GmbH, a start-up based in Dresden. The start-up has developed an innovative technology (Cold Split) to process crystal material efficiently and with minimal loss of … Read the full press release →

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ZF receives first approval in Germany for the automated drone flying of spare parts on factory premises

Posted on 9, November 2018 by

Drone flies replacement parts from central warehouse to maintenance workshops at ZF’s Plant 2 in Friedrichshafen Industry 4.0 solution improves internal logistics on site Long-term goal is for drones to assist in package deliveries Friedrichshafen, Germany, 09-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — ZF … Read the full press release →

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Continental to acquire the anti-vibration systems business of Cooper Standard

Posted on 5, November 2018 by

Agreement reached on acquisition of anti-vibration systems business of Cooper Standard A new global player for anti-vibration, noise reduction and lightweight technology will be formed Board member Duensing: “Dieting for cars: Less weight reduces fuel consumption and extends range of … Read the full press release →

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Stadler to deliver five rack-and-pinion / adhesion traction GTW-type multiple units and a multifunctional rack-and-pinion / adhesion traction locomotive for the Slovakian rail company ŽSSK

Posted on 22, October 2018 by

BUSSNANG, Switzerland, 22-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Stadler is to deliver five rack-and-pinion / adhesion traction GTW-type multiple units and a multifunctional rack-and-pinion / adhesion traction locomotive for the Slovakian rail company ŽSSK (Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s., Bratislava, Slovakia). The vehicles will … Read the full press release →

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Ferrovial and Enagás to jointly explore opportunities in biogas production and distribution

Posted on 11, October 2018 by

The companies will analyze opportunities to promote, develop and operate biogas plants. This alliance stems from Ferrovial’s strategy to develop waste-to-energy businesses under a circular economy model. The agreement is part of Enagás’s commitment to the development of non-electric renewable … Read the full press release →

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Bentley and Royal College of Art present the future of British luxury

Posted on 9, October 2018 by

British institution explores how automotive luxury will look in 2050 Student projects imagine luxury soundscapes, stratospheric Grand Touring and sophisticated driverless elegance Collaboration included curriculum tutelage from Bentley Design team CREWE, 09-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley has collaborated with design students from … Read the full press release →

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Continental AG Supervisory Board extends the tenure of CEO Dr. Elmar Degenhart to 2024

Posted on 28, September 2018 by

The Supervisory Board of Continental AG appoints CEO Dr. Elmar Degenhart for a further five years, until August 11, 2024 José A. Avila to leave Executive Board as at September 30, 2018, and will take on strategic advisory role for … Read the full press release →

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Rolls-Royce launches new V-Engine series

Posted on 21, September 2018 by

New B33:45 liquid fuel and B36:45 gas V-engine series with 12, 16 and 20 cylinder At 600 KW per cylinder the new engines offer a 20 per cent increase in power Perfect fit for hybrid systems with renewable energy sources … Read the full press release →

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Rolls-Royce announces first UK agreement to deliver MTU hybrid drive system

Posted on 21, September 2018 by

Hybrid system enables quieter, more fuel efficient and zero-emission train operations After a pilot programme in 2020, Porterbrook plans to offer customers HybridFLEX trains West Sussex, England, 21-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce and Porterbrook, the UK’s largest owner of passenger rolling stock, … Read the full press release →

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Rolls-Royce and Irish Rail to jointly pioneer the use of MTU hybrid rail drives on the Irish railway network

Posted on 21, September 2018 by

Memorandum of Understanding for supply of at least nine MTU Hybrid PowerPacks from 2021 Plan to convert entire Class 22000 fleet pending successful trials Fuel savings of up to 33% West Sussex, England, 21-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce and Iarnród Éireann Irish … Read the full press release →

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Rolls-Royce to retrofit the entire Alpha Trains railcar fleet to MTU hybrid drive systems

Posted on 21, September 2018 by

Letter of intent regarding the hybridisation of Talent, Coradia Lint and Desiro vehicles Intention is to retrofit the entire diesel fleet (in excess of 140 vehicles) operated by Alpha Trains West Sussex, England, 21-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce and Alpha Trains … Read the full press release →

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Stadler and Havelländische Eisenbahn (HVLE) showcase new generation of six-axle bi-mode EURODUAL locomotive at InnoTrans 2018

Posted on 19, September 2018 by

BERLIN, 19-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Stadler proudly presents today together with Havelländische Eisenbahn (HVLE) the new generation of six-axle bi-mode EURODUAL locomotives. HVLE ordered 10 locomotives in 2017 to be used in the transport of goods in Germany. Stadler’s EURODUAL locomotive … Read the full press release →

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Continental involved in Hyperloop development

Posted on 18, September 2018 by

New mobility concepts: sustainable, fast and cost-effective transport of goods possible via Hyperloop Collaboration with talented young people at the Emden/Leer University of Applied Sciences and the University of Oldenburg Special belts made of carbon cord and polyurethane from Continental … Read the full press release →

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Technical University of Munich researchers tested synthetic fuel into engines and have developed an optimized combustion process

Posted on 12, September 2018 by

MUNICH, 12-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Emissions-free combustion engine cars – synthetic fuels like oxymethylene ether are bringing the idea into the realm of the conceivable. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have tested how this kind of fuel behaves … Read the full press release →

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Designer Francesca Sangalli to lead the Color&Trim Concept&Strategy department at SEAT

Posted on 11, September 2018 by

She is going to manage the Color&Trim Concept&Strategy department, which is responsible for creating the colours and materials of new vehicles With a background of more than 16 years in Advanced Design at Mercedes-Benz, Sangalli joins SEAT as of this … Read the full press release →

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Rolls-Royce will launch a range of completely integrated MTU hybrid ship propulsion systems by 2020

Posted on 11, September 2018 by

Completely integrated MTU hybrid propulsion systems as of 2020 Variable operational modes and power ranges between 1,000 and 4,000 kilowatts for yachts, work boats, ferries and patrol boats LONDON, 11-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — As of 2020, Rolls-Royce will launch a range … Read the full press release →

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Transport operator Citram Aquitaine runs ED95-driven Scania’s Interlink LD Euro 6 on bioethanol produced from grape marc

Posted on 3, September 2018 by

Södertälje, Sweden, 03-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The vineyards of Bordeaux are doubtless best known for the fine wines they produce. But they are getting things right in more ways than one. With grape marc, the residue produced in the wine-making … Read the full press release →

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Piaggio Group will start production of Vespa Elettrica scooter in September at the Pontedera plant

Posted on 31, August 2018 by

The first vehicles can be booked only online starting from the beginning of October  Electric innovation according to Piaggio takes solid form in the most iconic of its brands, which once again sets new parameters for urban mobility  Vespa Elettrica … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen allocates EUR 3.5 billion for digitalization initiative through 2025

Posted on 24, August 2018 by

Creation of Group-wide platform and digital services for “Volkswagen We” ecosystem picking up pace €3.5 billion for digitalization initiative through 2025 planned Cooperation projects and acquisitions to build up software competence planned for near future Mission: transformation from automaker to … Read the full press release →

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German première of the 290 PS Golf GTI TCR Concept at the GTI Coming Home Wolfsburg 2018

Posted on 24, August 2018 by

Volkswagen is hosting the second GTI Coming Home event in the home town of the Golf on 1st September 2018 From Wörthersee to Wolfsburg: German première of the 290 PS Golf GTI TCR Concept1 Diverse supporting programme at the Volkswagen … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen showcases the Atlas Tanoak Concept pick-up and the dynamic SUV Atlas Cross Sport at Monterey Car Week

Posted on 23, August 2018 by

Atlas Cross Sport: series production version of the five-seater Atlas Hybrid concept vehicle intended for launch in the US as early as 2019 Atlas Tanoak Concept: the concept vehicle showcased in Monterey is the first pick-up on the basis of … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz and Bosch celebrate 40th anniversary of the anti-lock braking system (ABS)

Posted on 23, August 2018 by

From 22 to 25 August 1978, Mercedes-Benz and Bosch presented the anti-lock braking system in Untertürkheim. A world first, this digital driver assistance system redefined the partnership between driver and car. ABS was available in the S-Class (model series 116) … Read the full press release →

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Flight around the world with Mercedes-Benz 20-hp aircraft engine in August 1928: Authentically reconstructed L 20 light aircraft on display in the Mercedes-Benz Museum

Posted on 20, August 2018 by

In August 1928, Friedrich Karl von Koenig-Warthausen embarks on a great adventure: He intends to fly to Moscow with his Klemm-Daimler L 20 light aircraft in record time. Once there, he spontaneously decides to fly all the way around the whole … Read the full press release →

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Covestro supports Tongji University Shanghai / TU Darmstadt team and Indian Institute of Technology’s team Shunya in the Solar Decathlon China competition

Posted on 10, August 2018 by

Promotion of two student teams at the Solar Decathlon China competition Innovative material solutions for energy-efficient solar houses LEVERKUSEN, 10-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Ongoing urbanization brings with it many challenges, especially in megacities as they are currently developing in countries such … Read the full press release →

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The market launch of the new BMW M5 Competition heralds the creation of a new product category: BMW M GmbH will offer the most powerful variants of its high-performance cars as standalone models

Posted on 7, August 2018 by

MUNICH, 07-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The new BMW M5 Competition high-performance sedan (fuel consumption combined: 10.8 – 10.7 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 246 – 243 g/km)* brings together exceptional performance and a suitably rarefied aura with the unruffled ease in everyday use for … Read the full press release →

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Europe’s largest battery and H/EV event moves to manufacturing hub for e-mobility

Posted on 3, August 2018 by

3rd annual event to take place in Stuttgart, Germany, home to Mercedes-Benz and Porsche 200+ exhibitors already signed up for the event in the region known as ‘birthplace of the car’ More than 8,000 international attendees anticipated in 2019 (7 … 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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Stadler’s DOSTO doubledeck train comes to Sweden and will run in the Mälardalen region from 2019

Posted on 29, June 2018 by

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 →

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DHL Freight invests in IVECO Liquefied Natural Gas powered Stralis trucks in Belgium

Posted on 21, June 2018 by

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 →

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