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Empa and School Children Collaborate to Create Visionary Children’s Book on Circular Economy and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) In a creative collaboration between Empa researchers, school children, and the St. Gallen University of Teacher Education, a visionary children’s book about the circular economy is being developed to inspire readers of all ages. The project, known as … Read the full press release

Bosch’s Software Expertise Drives the Future of Mobility and Electromobility

(IN BRIEF) Bosch is positioning itself as a leader in the software-defined future of mobility, combining software and hardware expertise to shape the evolving landscape. The company is poised for significant growth in the software-defined vehicle domain, capitalizing on its … Read the full press release

Continental Appoints Manja Greimeier as Head of Tires’ Original Equipment Business Area

(IN BRIEF) Continental has appointed Manja Greimeier as the Head of its Tires’ Original Equipment business area, effective from August 1, 2023. In this role, Greimeier will oversee Continental’s global original equipment business for passenger and commercial vehicles. Her predecessor, … Read the full press release

Volkswagen and Audi Forge Strategic Partnerships with Chinese Automakers to Accelerate E-Mobility Expansion in China

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group is expanding its presence in the fast-growing e-mobility market in China through strategic cooperations with local automakers. The VW brand has signed a technological framework agreement with XPENG for joint development of two electric models in … Read the full press release

SEAT S.A. Announces Battery Cell Assembly Plant in Martorell, Advancing Electrification Plan

(IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A., under the leadership of President Wayne Griffiths, has confirmed plans to construct a battery cell assembly plant in Martorell. The company has applied to the new Battery PERTE VEC and intends to invest an additional 300 … Read the full press release

Continental’s Global Test Sites Ready for E-Mobility with Increased Charging Capacities

(IN BRIEF) Tire manufacturer Continental is expanding the electric vehicle charging infrastructure at its three test sites in Arvidsjaur, Jeversen, and Uvalde. The expansion is part of Continental’s strategy to align its in-house development and testing capacities towards electric transportation … Read the full press release

Škoda’s Powerpass Map app adds value to Enyaq iV family vehicles with up-to-date charging point information

(IN BRIEF) Škoda has launched a new infotainment app called ‘Powerpass Map’, which enhances the Škoda iV ecosystem. The app is available for Enyaq iV family vehicles and displays public charging points on the central infotainment display, providing comprehensive information … Read the full press release

Bosch’s Charging Services Set to Expand by 50% Annually by End of Decade

(IN BRIEF) German technology and engineering company Bosch is expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging network to the Asia-Pacific region, making the charging services available to Maserati’s new electric vehicle, the GranTurismo Folgore. Bosch currently offers its EV charging services … Read the full press release

EHRA 2023: Celebrating 20 Years of Advancements in Arrhythmia Management

(IN BRIEF) The EHRA 2023 scientific congress of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), a branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), will be held from April 16 to 18 in Barcelona, Spain, as well as online. The congress … Read the full press release

Norwegian government grants Hydro NOK 141m for HalZero test facility

(IN BRIEF) Hydro, a Norwegian aluminium company, is investing in a test facility to develop its HalZero production technology for zero-carbon primary aluminium production. The Norwegian government has granted NOK 141 million for the construction of the facility, which is … Read the full press release

bp pulse and APCOA’s Urban Hubs to Support Urban E-Mobility Infrastructure Throughout Europe

(IN BRIEF) bp pulse and APCOA Parking Group have entered into a pan-European agreement to create over 100 EV fast charging hubs across Europe. The agreement involves the deployment of ultra-fast charging stations at APCOA car parks, known as Urban … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank strengthens EV offerings with Tusker acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has acquired Tusker, a UK-based vehicle management and leasing firm that specializes in electric and ultra-low emission vehicles, through salary sacrifice schemes. Tusker offers a cost-effective way for employees to lease EVs as part of … Read the full press release

SEAT invests €3 billion to shift from combustion to electrification, marking 30th anniversary of Martorell factory

(IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A., the Spanish automaker, is marking the 30th anniversary of the inauguration of its Martorell factory with a total investment of €3 billion to transition from combustion to electrification across all areas of its business. The transformation … Read the full press release

Stellantis’ Dare Forward 2030 Plan Takes Step Forward with Terrafame Partnership

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 18-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Stellantis N.V. (STLA:EN), a leading multinational automaker and provider of innovative mobility solutions formed in 2021 by the merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group, and Terrafame Ltd., a Finnish-based mining and chemicals … Read the full press release

Professor Machiel Mulder, University of Groningen: Individual Efforts Alone May Not Drive Energy Transition

(PRESS RELEASE) GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, 9-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Groningen, one of the most traditional and prestigious universities in the Netherlands, has announced that its Professor of Energy Economics Machiel Mulder argues that individual actions, like switching to … Read the full press release

Norsk Hydro Leads the Charge in the Green Transition with Investments in Low-Carbon Aluminium Production

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 29-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Norsk Hydro (OTCMKTS: NHYDY), a Norwegian company that produces aluminium and renewable energy, is investing in new technology to produce low-carbon aluminium. The company has initiated projects worth NOK 3 billion (~ EUR … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ unveils new LiKOSET thickener aimed at sustainable processing of lithium needed for the expansion of e-mobility

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 27-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ GROUP, Austria-based international technology group active in the supplies of plants, has announced the market launch of its new LiKOSET thickener aimed at sustainable processing of lithium needed for the expansion of … Read the full press release

Your Daily Commutes Will be Seamless, Connected and Productive.

Your Daily Commutes Will be Seamless, Connected and Productive.

Laureti & Icona’s Partnership Inches Closer Towards Connected Multimodal Mobility (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 26-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The roaring 20s of this century are already seeing the mobility revolution through the rise of electric and autonomous technologies, continued innovations of … Read the full press release

T-Systems and Envision Digital to deploy AI and IoT for the reduction of CO2 emissions in Germany

(PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 4-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom (ETR: DTE), one of the world’s leading integrated telecommunications companies and the largest telecommunications provider in Europe by revenue, has announced that its subsidiary T-Systems will partner with Envision Digital, a … Read the full press release

Continental unveils AllSeasonContact tires for the first time with a rolling resistance class A rating, the best possible rating for the EU tire label

Ideal all-season tire solution for electric vehicles Variants available in five popular sizes for vehicles with any type of drive system Low rolling resistance ensures lower energy consumption Original equipment approvals for VW Transporter, Caddy and Jeep Renegade (PRESS RELEASE) … Read the full press release

Vattenfall InCharge will rely on a predictive algorithm to proactively install charging points across the Dutch provinces Gelderland and Overijssel

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 17-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall, a Swedish Government-owned multinational power company, has announced that Vattenfall InCharge will rely on a predictive algorithm to proactivly install charging points across the Dutch provinces Gelderland and Overijssel. The InCharge network … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz to invest in Taiwanese solid-state lithium ceramic batteries developer ProLogium

(PRESS RELEASE) STUTTGART, 27-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Daimler AG, one of the biggest producers of premium cars and the world’s biggest manufacturer of commercial vehicles, has announced that Mercedes-Benz will expand technology development partnership focused on solid-state batteries with Taiwanese … Read the full press release

DHL and Formula E renew their partnership with focus on e-mobility, smart cities and low-carbon lifestyles

The renewed partnership will see on- and off-track initiatives that highlight the joint DHL-Formula E commitment to environmental and social responsibility. DHL and Formula E team up again to promote e-mobility, smart cities and low-carbon lifestyles As the Official Logistics … Read the full press release

HMB Construction, subsidiary of AF Gruppen, to build multi-storey car park in Gävle, Sweden for Gävle Parkeringsservice AB

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 10-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — AF Gruppen (LON: 0DH7), a leading contracting and industrial group and the 3rd largest civil engineering and construction company in Norway, has announced that its subsidiary HMB Construction has been contracted to build … Read the full press release

Bosch to start volume production of SiC chips in December 2021

Harald Kroeger: “We want to become a global leader in the production of SiC chips for electromobility.” Silicon carbide semiconductors enable longer ranges and faster recharging for electric cars. Volume production to begin in December 2021. Bosch has been producing … Read the full press release

100km of range in less than three minutes: ABB’s new EV charger called Terra 360

Can deliver 100km of range in less than three minutes Only charger designed explicitly to charge up to four vehicles at once Ideal for refueling stations, urban charging stations, retail parking and fleet applications (PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 30-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Biogeobatteries, Additive Manufacturing, water systems, brain organoids projects at University of Bristol funded as part of UKRI flagship Future Leaders Fellowships scheme

(PRESS RELEASE) BRISTOL, 8-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Bristol, a red brick research university, has announced that four promising future science and research leaders at the university will be benefiting from a £4.5 million UK Government funding to convert … Read the full press release

Citycon: The new urban centre Lippulaiva will be carbon neutral in terms of energy consumption from the opening day

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 17-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Citycon, a leading owner, developer and manager of multipurpose urban centres, has announced that the new urban centre Lippulaiva, that is currently under construction in Espoonlahti, is a pioneer in sustainable energy solutions, … Read the full press release

Neste in final phase of testing of renewable gasoline for commercial use in existing fleet

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 21-May-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), an oil refining and marketing company as well as the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, has announced it is in the final phase of testing … Read the full press release

Vitesco Technologies’ drive control unit part of Volkswagen’s electrification ecosystem

Regensburg company is the sole supplier of the drive control unit for Volkswagen’s MEB platform The central electric drive component is ready for volume manufacturing – allows software to be updated at any time (PRESS RELEASE) REGENSBURG, 12-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

EBRD and KfW IPEX-Bank finance new plant for innovative car batteries to support e-mobility in Poland

EBRD and KfW IPEX-Bank provide EUR 135 million loan for new Johnson Matthey plant in Poland Facility will produce innovative materials for electric car batteries Next step towards larger use of electric vehicles (PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT, 7-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

Electromobility: Bosch makes recharging simple and smooth for everyone with its smart recharging services

From Andalusia to the Arctic Circle: access to one of the biggest pan-European recharging networks All-inclusive package: more than 150,000 charge spots in a single app Recharging network constantly growing: 200,000 charge spots by the end of 2020 Location-related services … Read the full press release

E-mobility: Vattenfall decides on new policies to further electrify its own car fleet

E-mobility: Vattenfall decides on new policies to further electrify its own car fleet

Highest electrification rate in benefit cars Commercial passengers cars in scope now Lack of van models a barrier Infrastructure is improving (PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 9-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — European energy company Vattenfall announced its Executive Group Management has decided on … Read the full press release

Hydro releases its primary aluminium range with low CO2 footprint to the extrusion market

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 4-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Hydro REDUXA certifiably contains up to 4 kg CO2 per kg aluminium compared to the average aluminium consumed in Europe which contains 8.6 kg CO2 per kilo aluminium. Hydro sees an increase in … Read the full press release

21st Technical Congress in Berlin: artificial intelligence key for connected and automated driving

(PRESS RELEASE) BERLIN, 21-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — High-level stakeholders from the industry and politics comment and share their views on mobility, transport, logistics and production, in both plenary and specific technical sessions during the second day of 21st Technical Congress … Read the full press release

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

(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

Universities UK, the Russell Group, Guild HE, Million Plus and University Alliance warn of the risks for research, staff and students if UK leaves EU without deal

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 03-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — University leaders have written to politicians and government to warn of the risks for research, staff and students if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. In an open letter to MPs, Universities UK, … Read the full press release

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

(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

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

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

Audi and First Automotive Works (FAW) celebrate the 30th anniversary of their partnership in China; plan to launch more China-specific model variants and digital services

Audi and Chinese partner First Automotive Works are to expand their local portfolio to more than ten models by 2022 and launch their first all-electric cars 2019: Audi Q2 L e-tron is the first electric car specifically for Chinese customers Herbert Diess, … Read the full press release