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TomTom electric vehicle (EV) service now available in North America

Posted on 16, March 2018 by

Detroit, MI, 16-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) today announced that its electric vehicle (EV) service, designed to help drivers make informed decisions about when and where to charge their vehicles, is now available in North America. The TomTom EV Service is a … 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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Safran Electrical & Power to participate in the Boeing 2018 ecoDemonstrator

Posted on 22, February 2018 by

Everett, WA, USA, 22-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Safran Electrical & Power is proud to participate in the Boeing 2018 ecoDemonstrator, a campaign launched to improve commercial aviation’s environmental performance throughout an airplane’s lifecycle. After decades of successful partnership with Boeing on … 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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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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Chairman of SEAT Supervisory Board Francisco Javier García Sanz received the 11th edition of the Motor Leader Galería de El Mundo award

Posted on 10, October 2017 by

“We want to democratize sustainable mobility, because it is an integral part of our DNA”, said the Member of the Volkswagen Group Board of Management responsible for Procurement MADRID, 10-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Francisco Javier García Sanz, Member of the Volkswagen … Read the full press release →

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Audi presents autonomous no steering wheel or pedals all-electric car

Posted on 13, September 2017 by

Audi vision for Level 5 operation Revolutionary styling All-electric with up to 800 kilometer range Frankfurt/Ingolstadt, 13-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — With the four-door design vision Audi Aicon, the brand with the four rings is presenting a autonomous Audi of the … Read the full press release →

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E-bike: Continental brings two pioneering 48V drive units to the electric bike

Posted on 5, September 2017 by

New 48V electric bike technology including a revolutionary new drive unit with both motor and stepless automatic gear system The new system comprises two new 48V drive units: 48V Revolution and 48V Prime 48V Revolution is the world’s first 48V-powered … Read the full press release →

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Bentley Motors unveils full details of its new third-generation Bentley Continental GT

Posted on 30, August 2017 by

Third generation of the peerless Continental GT: the definitive luxury Grand Tourer A statement of true luxury: bold, sculptured exterior design Innovative luxurious interior offers unrivalled Grand Touring refinement Designed, engineered and handcrafted in Britain Seamless integration of handcrafted, natural … Read the full press release →

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Formula E electric racing series: Audi driver Lucas di Grassi is the new champion

Posted on 31, July 2017 by

Brazilian wins title in the world’s first all-electric racing series Victory on Saturday and seventh place in Sunday’s finale in Montreal ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport vice-champions in the teams’ classification Neuburg/Montreal, 31-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Audi driver Lucas di Grassi … Read the full press release →

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ŠKODA students designed and built electric buggy called ŠKODA ELEMENT

Posted on 20, June 2017 by

22 ŠKODA students from nine different professional fields have designed and built the fourth apprentice car since 2014. The electric buggy’s name is ŠKODA ELEMENT. MLADA BOLESLAV, 20-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Every year, students from ŠKODA design and build a … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen Classic presents Driven by the future – electric classics from 1976 to 2011 at the Techno Classica, 5-9 April, Essen

Posted on 3, April 2017 by

Volkswagen Classic is presenting two different themes at the world’s biggest classic automobile show ‘Driven by the future’: Volkswagen models with electric drive systems from more than 40 years of research history ‘Wow inside’: sports classics with hidden horsepower potential … Read the full press release →

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Audi shows off 6 new models at the Geneva International Motor Show

Posted on 13, March 2017 by

Audi Q8 sport concept: dynamic looks and innovative drive system Sporty top models: RS 5 Coupé, RS 3 Sportback and SQ5 TFSI Audi A5 Sportback g-tron: climate-friendly with no compromises Ingolstadt/Genf, 13-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Audi is presenting six new … Read the full press release →

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Visionary electric concept vehicle Rinspeed Oasis to feature a number of technologies from ZF at the 2017 CES

Posted on 29, December 2016 by

“Intelligent Rolling Chassis” (IRC) from ZF offers highly flexible platform for urban electric vehicles IRC installed for the first time in the “Oasis” HMI functions can help expand steering wheel and occupant safety system operation during automated driving FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, 29-Dec-2016 … Read the full press release →

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars supported servicemen and women and their families at Mission Motorsport’s annual invitational track day

Posted on 3, October 2016 by

DERBY, 03-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce Motor Cars supported Mission Motorsport at the charity’s annual invitational track day, held this year at the Goodwood Motor Circuit. Mission Motorsport was set up to aid in the recovery and rehabilitation of those affected … Read the full press release →

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ZF Friedrichshafen AG introduces all-electric central drive for buses, coaches and delivery trucks for urban transport

Posted on 28, September 2016 by

New all-electric central drive designed particularly for city buses and delivery trucks. AVE 130 electric portal axle is already a volume-production solution for low-floor buses; its modified concept excels in the Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck. TraXon Hybrid enables heavy trucks to … Read the full press release →

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GKN Driveline develops complete electric drive system for plug-in hybrid vehicles

Posted on 16, September 2016 by

Worcestershire, England, 16-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — GKN Driveline has developed a complete electric drive system for plug-in hybrid vehicles. The system starts production in 2019 on a global platform from a European vehicle manufacturer. Tighter integration of electric drivelines improves system … Read the full press release →

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The transparent Factory in Dresden opened as new showcase for Volkswagen brand focussed on electric mobility and digitalisation

Posted on 13, April 2016 by

Experience 50 interactive exhibits and vehicles first-hand Test drives with Volkswagen electric vehicles six days a week New highlight: Sport Coupé Concept GTE with innovative plug-in hybrid technology Dresden, 13-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — After closing for 10 days to carry out … Read the full press release →

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General Motors 2015 Supplier of the Year Award went to thyssenkrupp’s Springs & Stabilizers business unit

Posted on 25, March 2016 by

Supplier of the Year Award goes to Springs & Stabilizers unit Recognition for superior quality, new products, cost efficiency and supply chain ESSEN, 25-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — thyssenkrupp has been honored by carmaker General Motors as one of its best global suppliers. … Read the full press release →

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Spanish Electricity System: Electricity consumption of large and medium-sized companies increased 0.8% in November YoY

Posted on 28, December 2015 by

MADRID, 28-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The electricity consumption of large and medium-sized companies increased 0.8% in November compared with the same month the previous year, according to data from the Red Eléctrica Index (IRE). Broken down by sector, industrial consumption grew 1.1% … Read the full press release →

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Polimotor 2 project led by automotive innovator Matti Holtzberg selected Solvay’s high-performance Torlon® polyamide-imide (PAI)

Posted on 3, November 2015 by

New sprocket fabricated from Torlon® PAI replaces conventional metal to help Polimotor 2 designers reduce weight, decrease noise and vibration and extend timing belt life ALPHARETTA, Ga., 3-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay Specialty Polymers, a leading global supplier of high-performance … Read the full press release →

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ŠKODA’s passion for expressive design and their new model versions will be at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA)

Posted on 7, September 2015 by

Giant: New ŠKODA Superb Combi. Sporty appearance: New ŠKODA Superb SportLine. Over 1,780 km on a single tank: New ŠKODA Superb GreenLine. Racy look: New ŠKODA Rapid Monte Carlo. Bold: New ŠKODA Rapid Spaceback ScoutLine. Horsepower: ŠKODA Octavia RS 230 … Read the full press release →

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New tramcar done with the participation of Škoda Electric premiered at the transportation fair UrTran in Asia

Posted on 3, August 2015 by

Pilsen, 3-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At a significant transportation fair UrTran in Asia, a new tramcar, in whose development and manufacturing the Pilsen Company Škoda Electric participated, has had its premiere recently.  It is a modern 100% low-floor five-segment vehicle, … Read the full press release →

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DHL delivers 40 electric racing cars, spare parts and lithium-ion batteries to the iconic Tempelhof complex in Berlin for the eighth stop of the FIA Formula E Championship

Posted on 25, May 2015 by

Cars delivered using DHL’s green logistics solutions with innovative lithium-ion batteries management ŸStrategic partnership to promote state-of-the-art and environmentally friendly solutions for the future of e-mobility and sustainable green logistics Bonn / Berlin, 25-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — DHL today announced … Read the full press release →

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Equipped with Bridgestone Battlax V02 racing tyres Saroléa’s new SP7 all-electric superbike sets sights on the Isle of Man TT Zero race this June

Posted on 16, April 2015 by

BRUSSELS, 16-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Saroléa pulled the wraps off its new 2015 SP7 all-electric superbike in Brussels on Easter Sunday, revealing a slimmer, lighter machine than the “black beauty” that resurrected the Belgian motorcycle constructor in 2014. Equipped with … Read the full press release →

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Magneti Marelli to supply its high-end technology to the main teams in all the top world motorsport competitions in the 2015 season

Posted on 14, April 2015 by

The year 2015 confirms again the consolidated presence of Magneti Marelli Motorsport in the international two-wheeler and four-wheeler motorsport championships. Corbetta, Italy, 14-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Also in the 2015 season, Magneti Marelli is supplying its high-end technology to the main … Read the full press release →

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Bosch to pool its motorcycle activities into one business unit, the newly formed “Two-Wheeler and Powersports”

Posted on 24, March 2015 by

“We are aiming to become a leading supplier in the motorcycle market,” says Dr. Dirk Hoheisel Bosch sets up an independent supplier business for motorcycles Market expected to grow to over 160 million two-wheelers worldwide by 2021 Bosch is world … Read the full press release →

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BMW Group and SCHERM Group to deploy a 40-ton pure-electric truck for use in the city

Posted on 23, March 2015 by

Quiet and environmentally friendly: First 40-ton electric truck for transport on city roads. BMW Group and SCHERM Group launch pilot project in Munich. MUNICH, 23-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The BMW Group is partnering with logistics company SCHERM Group to deploy a … Read the full press release →

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BMW to present at the 85th Geneva International Motor Show, 5 – 15 March 2015

Posted on 17, February 2015 by

GENEVA, 17-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BMW will take to the stage at the traditional Geneva International Motor Show from 5 – 15 March 2015 with two world premieres: the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer, which offers seating for up to seven people, and the … Read the full press release →

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Škoda Electric and Solaris consortium to deliver 24 new trolleybuses to the Hungarian capital

Posted on 19, November 2014 by

PILSEN, 19-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The consortium of companies Škoda Electric and Solaris will deliver 24 new trolleybuses to the Hungarian capital. The Pilsen Škoda company will ensure the delivery of the complete electric equipment and also the final assembly … Read the full press release →

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Novocherkassk Electric Locomotive Plant delivered the first two 2ES5 freight electric locomotives `Scythian` to JSC Russian Railways

Posted on 7, October 2014 by

MOSCOW, 7-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Novocherkassk Electric Locomotive Plant (NEVZ, a part of JSC Transmashholding) has delivered to JSC Russian Railways the first two 2ES5 freight electric locomotives `Scythian`. The locomotives were forwarded to depot Vikhorevka of East-Siberian Railway. The … Read the full press release →

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STMicroelectronics to commercialize its innovative piezoelectric MEMS technology

Posted on 24, September 2014 by

Geneva, 24-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, the world’s top MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) manufacturer and the leading supplier of MEMS for consumer and mobile applications, today  announced that … Read the full press release →

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Finnish VDL Citea Electric to be delivered to Veolia Transport Finland as part of Finnish eBUS project

Posted on 11, April 2014 by

Valkenswaard, 11-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In late May 2014, the first Finnish VDL Citea Electric will be delivered to Veolia Transport Finland. This Citea Electric will participate in the Finnish eBUS project – a multi-year plan launched by the Finnish government focused on … 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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Enel and Endesa unveiled new fast-charge point FASTO for all electric vehicles on the market

Posted on 21, November 2013 by

FASTO, or Fast Together, is the new product to sell recharging services equipped with all three connector types currently used in the market. It can therefore charge electric vehicles made by any manufacturer. An electric vehicle can gain an additional … 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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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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ABB announced the acquisition of Alstom’s ring motor business based in Bilbao, Spain

Posted on 5, August 2013 by

Acquisition enables ABB to further strengthen gearless mill drive system business Zurich, Switzerland, 05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced today the acquisition of Alstom’s ring motor business to enhance its gearless mill drive (GMD) … Read the full press release →

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PSA Peugeot Citroën and Bosch introduced hybrid and electric vehicles energy management project OpEneR at RIVE 2013 in France

Posted on 9, July 2013 by

OpEneR: three technological innovations Part of the European Commission’s Green Cars Initiative A long-standing cooperative venture 9-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 3-4 July 2013 at the International Environmentally Responsible Car Show (RIVE) in Alès, France, Bosch and PSA Peugeot Citroën are … Read the full press release →

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