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TUM: WARR Hyperloop team unveiled their new capsule

Posted on 24, July 2017 by

MUNICH, 24-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Now it’s lighter, stronger, faster: The students on the WARR Hyperloop team of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) unveiled their new capsule on Tuesday, July 18. The group will enter the new pod in the … Read the full press release →

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Eindhoven University of Technology researcher prototyped better modelling for more economical mobile respirator

Posted on 5, June 2017 by

EINDHOVEN, 05-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Respiratory systems had, until recently, been bulky devices based on large respirators that were only found in hospitals. In the past few years the first portable ‘lung-support systems’ came on the market. These contain very small … Read the full press release →

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The Audi E-Tron Sportback Concept Combines Classic Elements and Technology

Posted on 25, April 2017 by

In production from 2019: second electric Audi Emotional and powerful: Audi coupé design Illuminating: e-tron light communicates with its surroundings Ingolstadt/Shanghai, 25-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Design study and technology demonstrator, electric car and power pack in the guise of a … Read the full press release →

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Extra 330LE aerobatic plane powered by Siemens propulsion system sets two new speed records

Posted on 4, April 2017 by

Extra 330LE electric plane – powered by a Siemens motor – sets another world record Top speed above 340 km/h in straight flight World’s first aerotow with an electric plane MUNICH, 04-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — On Thursday, March 23, 2017, the … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-AMG Presents Hybrid Show Car in its 50th Anniversary

Posted on 9, March 2017 by

Geneva/Affalterbach, 09-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of its 50th anniversary Mercedes-AMG is this year celebrating not only the successful past and present; above all it is looking forward. With the show car Mercedes-AMG GT Concept the sports car and performance brand … Read the full press release →

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Over 50 quality, innovation, design, connectivity and sustainability awards for BMW in 2016

Posted on 29, December 2016 by

MUNICH, 29-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — As 2016 comes to a close, BMW is able to look back on a highly successful year with well over 50 national and international awards and distinctions. As in the past, vehicles of the brand were … Read the full press release →

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Audi showcases intelligent parking strategies at Neural Information Processing Systems (NIPS) conference in Barcelona

Posted on 7, December 2016 by

A model version of the Audi Q2 autonomously masters complex parking situations Machine learning as a key technology for piloted driving Personal interaction with specialist and HR experts from Audi BARCELONA, 07-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — It’s one of the world’s … Read the full press release →

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Siemens, Stiftung Jugend forscht to host Germany’s best-known youth competition

Posted on 6, December 2016 by

Siemens partner company for Jugend forscht for third time Germany-wide competition to be held in Erlangen in May 2017 Siemens to honor ten researchers for 558 inventions MUNICH, 06-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens is teaming up for the third time … Read the full press release →

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Logistics specialist New Horizon Logistics opted for Fuso Canter 7C15 Eco Hybrid for its new 7.5 tonne truck

Posted on 6, December 2016 by

New Horizon Logistics in the UK deploys first Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid with positive overall results Fuel savings of up to 50 percent per 100 kilometres Increased transport capacity with reduced operating costs Stuttgart / Warwick, 06-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Logistics specialist … Read the full press release →

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Rheinmetall Automotive: Pierburg GmbH wins major order from German auto manufacturer for its newly developed vacuum pumps

Posted on 10, August 2016 by

Electric vacuum pumps curb consumption and emissions DÜSSELDORF, 10-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Pierburg GmbH, Neuss, which belongs to the Rheinmetall Automotive sector, has recently booked a major order for its newly developed vacuum pumps. The contract shows that the significance of … Read the full press release →

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The plug-in hybrid drive system powering the BMW i8 triumphs in its class at the International Engine of the Year Awards

Posted on 3, June 2016 by

Munich / Stuttgart, 03-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Following its overall victory and two class wins in last year’s International Engine of the Year Awards, the drive system powering the BMW i8 has once again triumphed in its class – the 1.4-litre … Read the full press release →

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The Mercedes-Benz F 100 research vehicle turns 25

Posted on 20, January 2016 by

STUTTGART, 20-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The F 100 research vehicle celebrated its world premiere 25 years ago. Never before had the designers and engineers realised so many new ideas and innovative solutions in a single vehicle. At the same time, with … Read the full press release →

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Advanced Urban Vehicle: ZF presents an exemplary solution for urban individual transport in the compact and subcompact segments

Posted on 7, January 2016 by

Semi-automated assistance functions enhance comfort/convenience, safety, and efficiency Electric vehicle parks fully automatically with minimal moves Study of a cloud-based driver assistance system delivers greater safety, efficiency, comfort, and convenience on the road Innovative multifunction steering wheel with hands on/off … Read the full press release →

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Supercar: Final production of the McLaren P1™

Posted on 17, December 2015 by

375th and final example of the McLaren P1™ produced Completion of the first production model in the McLaren range-topping Ultimate Series First full-body visual carbon conversions now in build with McLaren Special Operations (MSO) SURREY, 17-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The final … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen announced the first Volkswagen plug-in hybrid in the high-volume segment of large family cars – the new Passat GTE

Posted on 15, July 2015 by

Volkswagen continues e-motoring offensive with plug-in hybrid Passat GTE delivers 218 PS and travels up to 50 kilometres on all-electric power First Volkswagen plug-in hybrid in the high-volume segment of large family cars Wolfsburg / Amsterdam, 15-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release →

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Shanghai Ocean University’s new fisheries research vessel uses Voith Schneider Propeller propulsion concept

Posted on 10, July 2015 by

The new fisheries research vessel of the Shanghai Ocean University will be a first for Voith in several respects: It is the first fisheries research vessel world-wide to use the proven Voith Schneider Propeller (VSP) propulsion concept. And it is … Read the full press release →

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Toyota introduces the new Auris in Europe with a choice of hybrid, diesel, and petrol powertrains

Posted on 4, June 2015 by

Combining Hatchback and Touring Sports body styles with a choice of hybrid, diesel, and petrol powertrains, and an updated specification including new safety equipment, the new Auris model range has been designed to meet the needs of every C-segment customer. … Read the full press release →

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The full three-tier McLaren model range on display publicly in UK for first time at Wilton Classic and Supercar Show

Posted on 8, May 2015 by

Sports Series: 570S Coupé to make UK public debut after New York premiere Super Series: Limited edition 675LT will make its UK debut alongside the groundbreaking 650S Ultimate Series: Track-dedicated 1,000PS McLaren P1™ GTR offers access to the world’s most … Read the full press release →

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Infineon Technologies AG acquired all outstanding shares of Korean LS Power Semitech Co., Ltd

Posted on 7, May 2015 by

Munich, Germany, 7-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) today announced that it has purchased all outstanding shares of LS Power Semitech Co., Ltd., a company established in 2009 as a joint-venture of Infineon and LS Industrial … Read the full press release →

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BMW to present at the 16th Auto Shanghai in China from 22 – 29 April 2015

Posted on 7, April 2015 by

•BMW at the 16th International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition (Auto Shanghai) from 22 – 29 April 2015 (Press Days from 20 – 21 April). •BMW presents a world premiere, four Asian premieres and two Chinese premieres in Shanghai. •World … Read the full press release →

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ABB to accompany Solar Impulse on the first round-the-world flight in a plane powered only by energy from the sun

Posted on 9, March 2015 by

ABB and Solar Impulse share vision of decoupling environmental impact from economic growth Zurich, Switzerland, 9-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB, the leading power and automation technology company, is proud to accompany Solar Impulse and its crew on the first round-the-world flight … Read the full press release →

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Bosch presents automated driving solutions at the Vehicle Intelligence Marketplace during the CES in Las Vegas, January 6-9, 2015

Posted on 7, January 2015 by

K.I.T.T. replica co-stars at the CES in Las Vegas Test cars fitted with Bosch technology can already drive themselves Bosch is developing automated driving in California and Germany Bosch sensors are the eyes and ears of modern vehicles Bosch iBooster … Read the full press release →

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Endesa to be in charge of the end-to-end energy management of the main heating and cooling facilities at the Madrid Central Meat Market

Posted on 12, December 2014 by

Various energy efficiency measures and replacing gas technology with electrical technology in cold facilities will help the 24 companies at Madrid’s Central Meat Market save EUR 600,000 a year on their energy bills. Endesa will be in charge of all … Read the full press release →

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Audi is now ramping up production of its first plug-in hybrid model the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Posted on 24, November 2014 by

First plug-in hybrid model drives off the assembly line in Ingolstadt Assembly processes integrated into the A3 line Maximum safety for employees, top quality for customers Ingolstadt, 24-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Approximately 50 cars every day, with the same timing … Read the full press release →

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MAHLE Group signed agreement for the acquisition of majority stake in Slovenian group Letrika d.d.

Posted on 24, June 2014 by

STUTTGART, 24-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On June 20, 2014, the MAHLE Group, based in Stuttgart/Germany, signed an agreement for the acquisition of the majority share in Slovenian group Letrika d.d. The conclusion of the agreement is subject to approval by the … Read the full press release →

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Belgian passenger transport company De Lijn ordered 105 hybrid Citeas from VDL Bus & Coach

Posted on 11, April 2014 by

Valkenswaard, 11-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Belgian passenger transport company De Lijn has ordered 105 hybrid Citeas from VDL Bus & Coach. “We are extremely proud that we may once again build so many buses for De Lijn. Obtaining an order with such a … Read the full press release →

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Leica SteerDirect ES Plus launched; gives farmers more powerful and accurate steering on most tractor, sprayer and harvester models

Posted on 17, March 2014 by

Odense/Denmark, Heerbrugg/Switzerland, 17-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Leica Geosystems announced today the Leica SteerDirect ES Plus, the enhanced successor to the Leica SteerDirect ES. The electric steering system gives farmers a brand independent steering solution to improve accuracy by diminishing skips and overlaps, saving … Read the full press release →

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The launch of the BMW i8 approaches its peak, deliveries will start in June 2014

Posted on 10, March 2014 by

Real life fuel consumption reaches small-car level World’s first production car with innovative laser light technology MUNICH, 10-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — With the completion of the development work and final preparations for production at the BMW Group plant in Leipzig, the launch … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz’s all-new C-Class sets new standards in the premium mid-range class

Posted on 17, December 2013 by

Stuttgart, Germany, 17-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The all-new C-Class heralds a new chapter in the Mercedes-Benz success story and sets new standards in the premium mid‑range class. Thanks to an intelligent lightweight design concept boasting weight savings of up to 100 … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen to introduce two innovative cars XL1 and e-up! at this year’s Silvretta E-Car Rally

Posted on 5, July 2013 by

Volkswagen proves everyday motoring credentials of XL1 and e-up!  even in Alpine terrain e-up! – Volkswagen’s first fully electric mass production car – to launch this year Electric family car with energy costs under €3 per 100 kilometres Entry-level e-up! … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz rolled out 18 new AMG high-performance models in June 2013

Posted on 25, June 2013 by

Affalterbach, 25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mercedes-AMG sets the pace: This June witnesses the premieres of 18 new AMG high-performance models at Mercedes-Benz dealerships. With a power output spectrum ranging from 265 kW (360 hp) to 552 kW (751 hp), the … Read the full press release →

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BMW i & Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec to present the installation QUIET MOTION during the Salone del Mobile

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

A contemporary interpretation of a new mobility concept Munich/Milan, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In partnership with the internationally renowned designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, BMW i presents an installation entitled QUIET MOTION on the occasion of the Salone del Mobile 2013. Against … Read the full press release →

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Bosch working on hydraulic hybrid for passenger cars

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Alternative powertrain concept planned Cost-effective way of reducing CO2 and consumption Continuation of engineering collaboration with PSA Peugeot Citroën Possible fuel saving of up to 45 percent in urban traffic Robust and service-friendly technology 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the successful introduction … Read the full press release →

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Research and development: EIB lends EUR 60 million to Piaggio Group for projects carried out in Italy

Posted on 30, November 2012 by
PIAGGIO R&D II Financing of Piaggio's selected activities for the research, technical improvement and product development of scooters, motorcycles and small light commercial vehicles.

30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Piaggio today signed a EUR 60 million finance contract to support Piaggio Group’s research and development projects. The loan will be for a term of seven years and will be used … Read the full press release →

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Ministry of industry and trade of the Czech Republic deploys ŠKODA Octavia Green E Line

Posted on 23, November 2012 by
Ministry of industry and trade of the Czech Republic deploys ŠKODA Octavia Green E Line

23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ministry to use Octavia Green E Line in actual daily driving. Number of test at Czech ministries rises to two. ŠKODA Octavia Green E Line test fleet mileage tops more than 140,000 kms. The Ministry of industry and trade of the Czech … Read the full press release →

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European Auto Industry Urges Immediate Action as EV Demand Drops, Calls for Accelerated CO2 Regulation Review

Posted on 19, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The European auto industry, represented by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), has called for urgent intervention from EU institutions due to a decline in demand for electric vehicles (EVs). The industry is concerned about meeting the 2025 … Read the full press release →

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Bentley Unveils Fourth-Generation Continental GT on Founder’s Birthday, Setting New Standards in Power and Luxury

Posted on 17, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors has commenced production of the fourth-generation Continental GT, with the first model finished in Tourmaline Green to commemorate the 136th birthday of company founder, W.O. Bentley. This model, part of Bentley’s UK Press Fleet, will later … Read the full press release →

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Webuild Tops Global Water Sector Rankings, Expands in Australia

Posted on 14, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Webuild has been ranked as the global leader in the water sector by the 2024 ENR rankings, continuing a decade-long dominance. The company also climbed to 14th place among international contractors, with over $7 billion in revenue outside … Read the full press release →

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MAHLE Unveils Innovative Energy Hub for Cyclists

Posted on 6, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE SmartBike Systems has introduced a groundbreaking accessory, the Energy Hub, designed to enhance the eBike charging experience. This ultra-lightweight platform, weighing just 181 grams and measuring 90 millimeters in diameter, provides a streamlined solution for recharging the … Read the full press release →

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Vattenfall Sets Ambitious 100% Recycling Target for Wind Turbine Magnets, Enhancing Sustainability Efforts

Posted on 5, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has announced a new sustainability goal to ensure 100% circular recycling of permanent magnets from its wind turbines, starting with decommissioned units from 2030. This initiative aims to address the environmental and supply challenges associated with rare … Read the full press release →

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