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Daimler and BYD Automotive Industry Co. launch the new DENZA 500 battery electric vehicle

Posted on 27, March 2018 by

Daimler and its Chinese partner BYD continuously invest in DENZA product development for China’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) market New DENZA electric vehicle brings a refreshed exterior design and extended range of around 500 kilometers Locally sourced and produced, DENZA … Read the full press release →

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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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SEAT debuts the world’s first 100% electric touring race car at the Geneva Motor Show

Posted on 9, March 2018 by

The carmaker delivered 39,900 vehicles in February, 25.9% more than in 2017 In the first two months of 2018, SEAT sold 78,800 cars (+23.1%) Following its launch in Barcelona, the new CUPRA brand is introduced to the general public International … Read the full press release →

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Driving autonomously and electrically: World premiere of Volkswagen concept car I.D. VIZZION at the Geneva International Motor Show

Posted on 21, February 2018 by

I.D. VIZZION: the AUTO-mobile of the future – driving autonomously and electrically I.D. VIZZION: innovative technology makes the car clean, safe and comfortable I.D. VIZZION: futuristic interior and control concepts The potential of I.D. Family models: from a compact Golf-class … Read the full press release →

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Indra to install next-generation electricity microgrid at the Monash University campus in Australia

Posted on 14, February 2018 by

The company is designing and installing a next-generation electricity microgrid at the Monash University campus, Australia’s largest, to guarantee its sustainability and energy efficiency The microgrid is based on InGrid Active Grid Management (AGM), the IoT platform developed by Indra … 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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Volvo Buses and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) partner over autonomous electric 12-metre buses in Singapore

Posted on 15, January 2018 by

GOTHENBURG, 15-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Volvo Buses and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have signed a cooperation agreement on a research and development program for autonomous electric 12-metre buses. The program is part of the Land Transport Authority of Singapore’s … Read the full press release →

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MAN Truck & Bus and the Austrian consortium Council für nachhaltige Logistik to jointly test and optimise fully electric trucks

Posted on 8, December 2017 by

The MAN “eTruck” conquers all in the truck star category | MAN impressed with its eMobility concept for developing and testing fully electric trucks MUNICH, 08-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The German trade newspaper, Transport, this year handed out the European Transport … Read the full press release →

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StreetScooter to build second manufacturing facility in Düren; expands capacity up to 10,000 e-vehicles per year

Posted on 6, October 2017 by

Post subsidiary builds second factory in Düren Expected total production up to 20,000 e-vehicles per year with 250 employees Latest models now with higher top speed and range Cars with fuel cell drives now in testing StreetScooter focusing on industry-specific … Read the full press release →

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CNH Industrial is the Industry Leader in Machinery and Electrical Equipment in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices World and Europe

Posted on 8, September 2017 by

With a score of 89/100 the Company is confirmed as the Industry Leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability World and Europe Indices for the seventh consecutive year. CNH Industrial has also been named as Industry Group Leader in Capital Goods … Read the full press release →

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BMW: extraordinary pageant of new models and concept vehicles at the IAA Cars 2017 show in Frankfurt am Main

Posted on 30, August 2017 by

MUNICH, 30-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The new products unveiled at the 2017 Frankfurt show highlight the status of BMW as a manufacturer of vehicles that transmit unrivalled levels of emotional appeal with their inspirational design, trailblazing innovations and the driving pleasure … Read the full press release →

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Transport for London (TfL): £4.5 million allocated to London boroughs for electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Posted on 7, August 2017 by

LONDON, 07-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Transport for London (TfL), London Councils and the Greater London Authority (GLA) today announced that almost £4.5 million has been allocated to London boroughs to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure on London’s streets. A total of … Read the full press release →

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Continental tests environmentally friendly synthetic fuel called oxymethylene ether (OME) in test vehicles

Posted on 4, August 2017 by

CO2 emissions reduced in proportion to the OME share: in the Continental diesel car, a 15 % OME share reduces CO2 emissions by approximately eight grams per kilometer Entire technology chain being optimized, from the injection system, combustion, sensor technology, exhaust-gas aftertreatment … Read the full press release →

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Rheinmetall Automotive lands EUR100 million order for electric motor housings installed in passenger cars

Posted on 22, May 2017 by

Electric motor housings for China Düsseldorf, Germany, 22-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The engineering and production expertise of Rheinmetall, the Technology Group, is increasingly in demand for electric vehicle projects. KS HUAYU AluTech GmbH, Neckarsulm, Germany, a member of Rheinmetall Automotive, … Read the full press release →

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Stadler to build 22 customised electrical multiple units (EMU) for Stockholm Transport (SL)

Posted on 28, April 2017 by

Bussnang, Switzerland 28-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Stadler won out against the competition to build 22 customised electrical multiple units (EMU) for Stockholm Transport (SL). The total contract volume amounts to approximately CHF 232 million. The EMU will be used on the Roslagsbanan … Read the full press release →

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Bosch and Daimler form development alliance to make system for fully automated and driverless vehicles a reality

Posted on 7, April 2017 by

Development alliance aims to make market launch of a system for fully automated, driverless vehicles possible by the start of the next decade. Objectives include development and rollout of a production-ready system for urban automated taxis to navigate urban traffic. … 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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IVECO’s pioneering work in developing natural gas vehicles recognized with “NGV Global Industry Champion” award

Posted on 24, March 2017 by

As a part of the NGV GLOBAL 2017 conference, the natural gas vehicles association held an international gathering on March 22 to present a series of sector awards. IVECO received the “NGV Global Industry Champion” award recognizing the brand’s 20 … Read the full press release →

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ENGIE announces the acquisition of EV-Box, world’s leading electric vehicle charging services providers

Posted on 17, March 2017 by

ENGIE announces the acquisition of EV-Box. The Netherlands-based company is one of the world’s leading electric vehicle charging services providers with over 40,000 charging stations in service. La Défense, France, 17-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Electric mobility: a global fast-growing clean energy … Read the full press release →

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Chinese government grants NEVS’ application for electric vehicle production at its manufacturing plant in Tianjin

Posted on 26, January 2017 by

Trollhättan, Sweden, 26-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Chinese government has today approved NEVS’ application to start production of electric vehicles in its manufacturing plant in Tianjin. – I am very grateful for the approval we now have received for the electric … 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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Electric-hybrid bus with Bombardier’s PRIMOVE inductive charging system debuts in Scandinavia

Posted on 12, December 2016 by

Hybrid bus equipped with Bombardier’s innovative PRIMOVE inductive charging system reduces emissions in Södertälje, Sweden PRIMOVE charging system tops up batteries of eco-friendly bus in minutes MANNHEIM, 12-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Södertälje, Sweden will be the latest city to operate an … Read the full press release →

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University of Warwick: UK research to optimise the fuel economy of the next generation of off-highway vehicles

Posted on 24, November 2016 by

WMG working to make vehicles more fuel efficient and cheaper with electrical systems Construction vehicles waste fuel by remaining on full power whilst idle New WMG technology can predict when machinery needs full or low power COVENTRY, UK, 24-Nov-2016 — … Read the full press release →

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Daimler AG 3Q2016: 754,100 cars and commercial vehicles sold worldwide

Posted on 21, October 2016 by

Unit sales 5% above prior-year level at 754,100 vehicles Revenue up by 4% to €38.6 billion Significant increase in Group EBIT to €4,037 million (Q3 2015: €3,661 million) Group EBIT adjusted for special items at highest level to date of … 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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Neste: Vehicles that use renewable diesel cause considerably less carbon emissions than fossil diesel

Posted on 30, June 2016 by

HELSINKI, 30-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Instantly smaller carbon footprint Considering emissions throughout the entire fuel life cycle, vehicles that use renewable diesel cause considerably less carbon emissions than fossil diesel. The progressive and ambitious City of San Francisco, for example, has … Read the full press release →

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PSA Group and Dongfeng Motors (DFM) to design an electric version of the Common Modular Platform (CMP) jointly developed since April 2015

Posted on 11, May 2016 by

PARIS, 11-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A new milestone in the strategic partnership between PSA Group and DFM was reached at the presentation of the new “5A+” medium-term plan for Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile (DPCA) At the presentation of the DPCA strategic … 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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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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Electric driving: Audi e-tron quattro concept at the International Motor Show (IAA) 2015 in Frankfurt

Posted on 21, August 2015 by

The latest battery technology and top aerodynamics ensure a range of more than 500 kilometers (310 miles) Sporty SUV with all-electric drive in series production from 2018 Ingolstadt/Frankfurt am Main, 21-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Electric driving at Audi is a … Read the full press release →

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Electric mobility Zem2All project in Malaga: 4m kilometres covered and 286 tonnes of CO2 emissions avoided

Posted on 17, August 2015 by

• This pioneering initiative developed in Malaga and aimed at enabling the general public to access electric mobility, concludes at the end of the year. • The 209 electric vehicles adhered to the project have used the charging station 95,295 … Read the full press release →

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RWE to install another 100 charging points for BASF’s newly added 100 electric cars in Ludwigshafen

Posted on 17, July 2015 by

BASF replaces 100 company vehicles that have combustion engines with electric cars RWE installs another 100 charging points in Ludwigshafen Dortmund/Ludwigshafen, 17-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A chemical company is leading the way: BASF is replacing 100 company vehicles that have … Read the full press release →

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Boliden: Gävleborg becomes the first place in the world to introduce electric roads for trucks on a public road

Posted on 15, June 2015 by

Gävleborg is the first place in the world to introduce electric roads for trucks on a public road. Boliden is participating in the project, which aims to make transport cleaner and cheaper. STOCKHOLM, 15-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Electric road transport … Read the full press release →

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Russian manufacturer of electricity generators and electric motors Ruselprom to form a research center at Skolkovo

Posted on 8, June 2015 by

One of Russia’s largest manufacturers of electricity generators and electric motors is to form a research center at Skolkovo under an agreement worth 280 million rubles and signed at Startup Village this week. MOSCOW, 8-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Ruselprom is … Read the full press release →

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Endesa: the first ever charging point to include a used battery from electric vehicle set up in Malaga

Posted on 9, February 2015 by

• Under this project, the useful lives of batteries that can no longer be used in vehicles can be extended by using them to store energy. • Green eMotion was designed to guarantee the swift and successful mass deployment of … 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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Landis+Gyr and Brazilian electricity utility Light announced the largest smart grid project in South American history

Posted on 13, October 2014 by

R$ 750 million contract to improve the efficiency and reliability of Rio de Janeiro state grid Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 13-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Brazilian electricity utility Light today announced the formal agreement of the largest smart grid project in South … Read the full press release →

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Cargotec: Hiab to present at the 65th IAA Commercial Vehicles 2014 exhibition in Hannover, Germany, 25 September – 2 October 2014

Posted on 24, September 2014 by

Helsinki, Finland, 24-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Hiab, part of Cargotec, will showcase its latest innovations and examples of sustainable load handling technology at the 65th IAA Commercial Vehicles 2014 exhibition in Hannover, Germany. The IAA is the leading international trade fair … Read the full press release →

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MAN Lion’s City GL CNG to be awarded ‘Bus of the Year 2015’ in September at 2014 IAA Commercial Vehicles Fair in Hanover

Posted on 26, August 2014 by

MUNICH, 26-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Clean, powerful and economical: these are the characteristics of the MAN Lion’s City GL CNG which wowed the panel of trade journalists from across Europe judging this year’s ‘Bus Euro Test’. The 18.75 metre long natural … Read the full press release →

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The Volvo Group to study potential for building electric roads

Posted on 19, May 2014 by

The Volvo Group is now taking the next step in the development of sustainable transport solutions. In collaboration with the Swedish Transport Administration, the Volvo Group will study the potential for building electric roads, where city buses can be charged … Read the full press release →

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