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Jaguar Land Rover adds 3.0-litre straight six cylinder petrol engine to its Ingenium engine family; debuts on the Range Rover Sport

Posted on 13, February 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) COVENTRY, 13-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Jaguar Land Rover has just announced that it is expanding its Ingenium engine family with the addition of a new 3.0-litre straight six cylinder petrol engine available in 360PS and 400PS versions with a torque … 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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Elli.eco’s first product called Volkswagen Naturstrom® is now available across Germany: 100 percent CO2-free electricity from wind, solar or hydroelectric power

Posted on 30, January 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) WOLFSBURG, 30-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Elli, which stands for Electric life, is a newly established company (2018) part of Volkswagen Group that aims to be the first provider on the market to offer a seamless energy and charging experience for … Read the full press release →

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New retail station in Jinan city, Shandong, China for BP marks the start of its plan to add 1,000 new sites across China

Posted on 29, January 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) SHANDONG, China, 29-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — BP opens its first branded station in Shandong, China. The new store is opened through BP’s new joint venture partnership with Dongming Petrochemical. It is located in the Huaiyin district of Jinan city. BP … Read the full press release →

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Enel now with 130 Fast Recharge charging stations installed along long-distance roads in Italy and Austria

Posted on 22, January 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) ROME, 22-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Enel has installed 130 Fast Recharge charging stations, equal to 260 recharging points, which are now operating along the long-distance roads of Italy and Austria as part of the EVA+ project (Electric Vehicles Arteries). … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Automotive, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Infrastructure & Utilities, Italy, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

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Germany: new digital platform to significantly increase the efficiency of grid-stabilising measures to avoid grid congestion

Posted on 23, November 2018 by

Digital procurement platform to reduce the number of wind turbine output in case of grid congestion Regional producers, consumers and storage facility operators offer system operators flexible use of their installations for system support Flexibility platform has price decreasing effect … Read the full press release →

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Airbus: astronaut assistant, CIMON (Crew Interactive Mobile CompanioN) passed its first tests in space with flying colours

Posted on 19, November 2018 by

Small talk with Alexander Gerst on board the ISS makes aerospace history FRIEDRICHSHAFEN/ BREMEN, 19-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The astronaut assistant, CIMON* (Crew Interactive Mobile CompanioN), developed and built by Airbus on behalf of the German Aerospace Center (DLR), has passed its first … Read the full press release →

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Iberdrola and IKEA partner to promote sustainable mobility in Spain

Posted on 7, November 2018 by

IKEA will offer free charging stations for electric cars and supply 100% renewable green energy at its stores and corporate buildings in 2019 The agreement forms part of the Iberdrola Sustainable Mobility Plan, which provides for the installation in Spain … Read the full press release →

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Aurubis and enercity deliver CO2-free heat for Hamburg’s HafenCity district

Posted on 31, October 2018 by

CO2-free heat supply for Hamburg’s HafenCity district 20,000 tons of CO2 emissions to be prevented annually Technical potential to extract three times the current heat volume HAMBURG, 31-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — With the words “Wärme frei!” (“Release the heat!”), heat began to … Read the full press release →

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IONITY to install high power-chargers for electric cars at Eni service stations

Posted on 29, October 2018 by

ROME, 29-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni and IONITY signed a framework agreement today to install high power-chargers for electric cars at Eni service stations. IONITY, a joint venture between Daimler, Ford, BMW and the Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche, … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen Group of America welcomes new president and CEO Scott Keogh

Posted on 12, October 2018 by

Hinrich J. Woebcken remains available to the company as an adviser Mark Del Rosso, head of Bentley Motors Inc., Americas, named president of Audi of America WOLFSBURG, 12-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Scott Keogh, head of Audi of America, was named president … Read the full press release →

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KfW new subsidiary KfW Capital to develop the VC and VD funding landscape in Germany

Posted on 10, October 2018 by

Joint press release from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, KfW and KfW Capital Joint initiative between Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi), Federal Ministry of Finance and KfW to expand the markets for venture … Read the full press release →

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ŠKODA CEO Bernhard Maier received the ‘Eurostar’ award for ‘CEO of the Year’

Posted on 2, October 2018 by

Industry Magazine Automotive News Europe awards ‘Eurostar’ award for ŠKODA CEO’s outstanding achievements Award recognizes dynamic sales growth, excellent business results and attractive new models from ŠKODA under Maier’s leadership Bernhard Maier: “This prize belongs to all ŠKODA employees” MLADA … Read the full press release →

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ENGIE an official partner and the exclusive provider of electric charging stations at the Paris Motor Show

Posted on 25, September 2018 by

Two sites to visit in Paris from 4 to 14 October: the green vehicle test centre at Place de la Concorde and the ENGIE stand at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre. For the first time, ENGIE is an official … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks starts practical trials for its all-electric heavy-duty eActros truck with 20 test customers in various industries

Posted on 17, September 2018 by

Ten eActros trucks will be tested in day-to-day operation for two years Hermes is the first of 20 test customers in various sectors Locally emission-free and quiet distribution Stefan Buchner, Head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks: “The practical trials with the eActros … Read the full press release →

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Daimler’s mobility portfolio in the segment of Daimler Financial Services boast 24.4 million customers as of July 30, 2018

Posted on 3, September 2018 by

24.4 million customers (+64% compared to the previous year) use Daimler’s mobility services, such as car2go, mytaxi/Intelligent Apps* and moovel. Premium mobility provider Blacklane offers travellers at airports concierge transportation service. Daimler subsidiary moovel North America, Google Pay, TriMet and … Read the full press release →

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Two partner projects @CITY and @CITY-AF aim to develop concepts, technologies and prototype applications to enable automated driving in complex urban areas

Posted on 31, August 2018 by

@CITY initiative researches and tests automated driving functions for urban traffic Development of intelligent technologies for greater safety, convenience and more efficient use of existing transport infrastructure Leading German companies, research organisations and the German government are investing around 45 … Read the full press release →

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All six Audi drivers in the top ten at the DTM in Italy

Posted on 28, August 2018 by

Audi scores the most points at the night races in Misano All six Audi drivers in the top ten at Sunday’s race First pole position for Loïc Duval, another podium for René Rast MISANO, 28-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — In a turbulent … Read the full press release →

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Manufacturers of interior airplane components can now achieve cost effective and quick production with the polyethersulfone Ultrason® E from BASF

Posted on 7, August 2018 by

Polyethersulfone Ultrason® E: One single polymer for manufacturing sandwich structures quickly and cost effectively Intrinsically flame retardant: Particularly well-suited for interior components in airplanes Ludwigshafen, Germany, 07-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Manufacturing sandwich structures for airplane interiors cost effectively and quickly: … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen AG welcomes on board one of the automotive industry’s most experienced and distinguished experts: Markus Duesmann

Posted on 26, July 2018 by

WOLFSBURG, 26-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — At its meeting yesterday, the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft decided to offer Mr. Markus Duesmann a position on the Group Board of Management. Mr. Duesmann, currently Board of Management Member for Purchasing and Supplier Network … Read the full press release →

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Dirk Arnold to succeed Toni Melfi as new Head of Audi Communications

Posted on 2, July 2018 by

Dirk Arnold (52) is to take over the position on July 1 Toni Melfi is to take on a different activity within AUDI AG INGOLSTADT, 02-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Dirk Arnold has been appointed Head of Communications at AUDI AG effective July … Read the full press release →

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Martin Fritsches appointed Vice President of Sales for the Americas region at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Posted on 26, March 2018 by

Derby, United Kingdom, 26-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is pleased to announce that as of May 1 2018, Martin Fritsches will assume the role of Vice President of Sales for the Americas region. In his new role, Mr. Fritsches will be responsible … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz is presents systems with artificial intelligence (AI) at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Posted on 28, February 2018 by

STUTTGART/BARCELONA, 28-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona (MWC; 26 February to 1 March) Mercedes-Benz is presenting innovations and initiatives from a variety of fields as part of its overarching digitisation strategy. The focus at the 280 square metre … Read the full press release →

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German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA): In 2018 the Indian passenger car market will overtake the German market in terms of volume for the first time

Posted on 12, February 2018 by

Statement delivered by Klaus Bräunig, Managing Director of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), at the press conference at the German pavilion in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2018, at 11.30 h local time New Delhi, … Read the full press release →

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The new MINI: The British premium automobile manufacturer strengthens the progressive character and appeal of its models

Posted on 10, January 2018 by

MUNICH, 10-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The British premium automobile manufacturer strengthens the progressive character and appeal of its models in the small car segment with a stylishly refined visual appearance and extensive technological advancements. The update for the MINI 3 door … Read the full press release →

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Bosch at CES 2018: smart, connected city of tomorrow is already a reality

Posted on 18, December 2017 by

STUTTGART, 18-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Focus on technologies for connected cities Bosch booth at CES 2018: Central Hall, Booth #14028 / Twitter #BoschCES Connected cities: greater security, energy efficiency, and convenience Connected mobility: Bosch is working on solutions to make tomorrow’s … Read the full press release →

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to relocate its Manchester showroom to a new, super-luxury facility in Wilmslow, Cheshire

Posted on 1, December 2017 by

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced today that its Manchester showroom will relocate to a new, super-luxury facility in Wilmslow, Cheshire. Westhampnett, United Kingdom, 01-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced today that its Manchester showroom will relocate to a … Read the full press release →

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The eighth generation Rolls-Royce Phantom continues to earn plaudits from the world’s most prestigious and discerning critics

Posted on 1, December 2017 by

The Rolls-Royce Phantom has earned BBC Top Gear Magazine’s coveted ‘Luxury Car of the Year’, just weeks after its global media launch on the banks of Lake Lucerne in Vitznau, Switzerland. Rolls-Royce Phantom wins coveted award just weeks after global … Read the full press release →

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Continental opens its first non-European turbocharger plant in Jiading, China

Posted on 21, November 2017 by

From November the cutting-edge RAAX™ turbocharger, in production in Europe since 2016 for the 2-liter turbocharged gasoline engine in the Audi A3, will also be built in Shanghai  Chinese debut in VW’s Teramont and Tiguan SUVs Turbocharger production in all three … Read the full press release →

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Vattenfall opens the largest onshore wind farm

Posted on 3, October 2017 by

STOCKHOLM, 03-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (2017-09-28), Vattenfall’s largest onshore wind farm, Pen y Cymoedd in Wales, is inaugurated. This means that Vattenfall takes one more step towards supplying climate-smart solutions to its customers. And by co-locating renewable energy production with … Read the full press release →

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Dassault Systèmes acquires Burlington, Massachusetts-based Exa for $400 million

Posted on 28, September 2017 by

Strengthens Simulation Portfolio with Next Generation Fluid Dynamics Capabilities on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Proven Technology and Industrialized Solutions Available to Customers in All Industries Companies’ Complementary Strengths Expand Power of Digital Engineering Throughout Value-Chain VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, 28-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Dassault … Read the full press release →

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Formula E: The MS Amlin Andretti team endured a tough Montreal ePrix (CAN)

Posted on 31, July 2017 by

The MS Amlin Andretti team endured a tough Montreal ePrix (CAN), the final round of the 2016/17 FIA Formula E Championship. The team’s solitary points finish came with Robin Frijns’ (NED) ninth-place on Saturday, with António Félix da Costa (POR) … 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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KfW to substantially expand its activities in the field of equity finance

Posted on 3, July 2017 by

Move is to strengthen Germany as a location for start-ups and fast-growing innovative technology firms Planned investment volume of EUR 2 billion over the next 10 years Subsidiary is scheduled to be founded in early 2018 and commence operations in … Read the full press release →

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Infineon Technologies AG joins the 5G Automotive Association e. V. to contribute to connected automated driving

Posted on 12, April 2017 by

MUNICH/ BERLIN, 12-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — You can’t have an automated car without reliable communication infrastructure and stable mobile communication connectivity. The next generation mobile communication standard is indispensable. Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) contributes to introducing the … Read the full press release →

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MINI LIVING – Breathe installation — an interpretation of resource-conscious, shared city living within a compact footprint

Posted on 4, April 2017 by

MUNICH/MILAN, 04-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Attractive places to live are in increasingly short supply in today’s cities. And when it comes to those living spaces, the responsible use of resources is an issue of gathering urgency. MINI has teamed up with … Read the full press release →

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Rolls-Royce opens new Boutique showroom in Phuket, Thailand

Posted on 14, March 2017 by

Rolls-Royce has opened a new Boutique showroom on the resort island of Phuket in Thailand. The facility was opened by Paul Harris, Asia Pacific Regional Director for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, at a grand opening attended by customers, VIP guests, celebrities … Read the full press release →

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Researchers from Technical University of Munich to develop a computer model to help improve wind farm efficiency

Posted on 20, February 2017 by

MUNICH, 20-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Often hundreds of rotors can be installed in a typical wind farm. A little known fact, however, is that the shadowing caused by the wind turbine rotors impacts the performance of neighboring turbines and reduces their … Read the full press release →

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ZF strengthens leadership in steerable rear axles with production milestone of 100,000 Active Kinematics Control systems

Posted on 15, February 2017 by

The 100,000th AKC system (Active Kinematics Control) rolls off the line just four years after starting production of active rear axle steering. Production milestone strengthens ZF’s leadership in steerable rear axles, an increasingly common feature in passenger cars worldwide. AKC … Read the full press release →

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Leading OEMs Meet to Discuss Electrification and 48V Architectures in Europe

Posted on 13, February 2017 by

70+ high-level speakers from the battery industry’s top OEMs, manufacturers, and forecasters Three days of in-depth discussions of key topics affecting the battery industry How 48V architecture can help the automotive industry tackle emission targets How Europe’s battery industry can … Read the full press release →

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