(IN BRIEF) Electric vehicles (EVs) are essential for decarbonizing the transport sector, yet concerns regarding the sustainability of materials used in their electric motors persist. A recent IDTechEx report predicts a demand for over 160 million electric motors annually by … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Industrial, Marketing, Metals and Minerals, Science, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged acidification, aluminum, automotive, battery system, copper, decarbonisation, decarbonizing the transport sector, Dr James Edmondson, electric cars, electric motor, electric motors, electric vehicles, energy consumption, eutrophication, EV, EV components, EV market, EV's drivetrain, EVs, global warming, IDTechEx, ozone depletion, photochemical ozone creation, rare earth materials, RESEARCH, STEEL, sustainability, transport sector
(IN BRIEF) SSAB has entered into an agreement with Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Kalmar AB to supply fossil-free steel for the production of brake pad shims, crucial in reducing noise, especially in electric vehicles. This partnership responds to the increasing demand … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged anti-squeal plates, electric vehicles, fossil-free steel, Noise-Reducing Brake Pads, partnership, SSAB, Stefan Lundström, sustainability, Trelleborg
(IN BRIEF) The SOLiDIFY consortium, part of the Horizon 2020 initiative, has developed a high-performance lithium-metal solid-state battery with an energy density of 1070 Wh/L, surpassing current lithium-ion batteries. This innovative “liquid-to-solid” electrolyte battery, produced at Belgium’s EnergyVille lab, offers … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Continental has announced a major expansion of its aftermarket product offerings, including new sensors for driver assistance systems, chassis components, and high-pressure fuel pumps. The launch also includes the ATE New Original brake line, designed for electric vehicles … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged ATE New Original brake line, Continental, electric vehicles, Euro 7 Standards, sustainabilty
(IN BRIEF) At Automechanika 2024, Continental unveiled new sustainable products, including the CONTI NXT Multi V-belt, made from nearly two-thirds recycled and renewable materials, and the ATE New Original brake line for electric vehicles. These innovations aim to reduce environmental … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Global demand for electric vehicles has slowed, with concerns about charging infrastructure, range, and battery costs remaining key obstacles for potential buyers, according to the EY Global Mobility Consumer Index. EV buying intent rose marginally, but the US … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged charging infrastructure, electric vehicles, EY
(IN BRIEF) Henkel and 4JET have unveiled a new technology called Loctite LASER-FIT, designed to produce ultra-quiet tires specifically for electric vehicles (EVs). This innovative process integrates acoustic foam directly into the tire during manufacturing, significantly reducing both production costs … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €150 million to support the Keliber lithium project in Finland, operated by Sibanye-Stillwater. This investment is part of a €500 million package aimed at establishing the EU’s first integrated battery-grade lithium … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged EIB, electric vehicles, EU, Finland, Keliber Project, Lithium Supply, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Katarzyna Niewiadoma won the third edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, with Marianne Vos taking the points classification title. Škoda Auto, the main partner of the event, provided 70 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, including … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Czech Republic, France, Media, Sports
Tagged A.S.O., Alpe d’Huez, CANYON//SRAM Racing, cycling, cycling race, electric vehicles, green jersey, Katarzyna Niewiadoma, Marianne Vos, Marion Rousse, plug-in hybrid vehicles, Rotterdam, ŠKODA AUTO, ŠKODA Design, Škoda Enyaq, sustainability, Tour de France Femmes avec ZWIFT, WeLoveCycling
(IN BRIEF) MAHLE is introducing a bionic high-performance fan at the IAA Transportation 2024, inspired by owl wings to reduce noise by up to 4 dB(A) in electric and fuel cell vehicles. The fan is 10% more efficient and 10% … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Plenitude, a subsidiary of Eni, will sponsor La Vuelta 24 for the third year, providing energy for the race’s electric vehicles and sponsoring the “Maillot Blanco” for the best young cyclist. They will also launch a community-focused initiative, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, Media, News, Spain
Tagged electric vehicles, Eni, La Vuelta 24, partnership, Plenitude, Youth cyclists
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Stadtwerke Stuttgart GmbH have partnered to promote sustainable urban energy in Stuttgart. The newly inaugurated Stadtwerke Stuttgart headquarters showcases advanced building and energy management systems using Siemens Xcelerator applications. These systems connect buildings and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Infrastructure & Utilities, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AI, building management systems, Carsten Koch, climate neutral targets, digital platform, digital twin technology, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, energy management systems, energy savings, hydrogen production facility, Internet of Things, IoT sensors, lighthouse project, Matthias Rebellius, mobility hub, Peter Drausnigg, renewable energy generation, renewable energy sources, Siemens, Siemens Xcelerator, Simon Pfau, smart building management, Stadtwerke Stuttgart, sustainability goals, sustainable infrastructure, sustainable urban transformation, Thomas Fuhrmann
(IN BRIEF) Portugal is taking significant steps towards sustainable transport with the launch of heavy-duty electric vehicles for IKEA product transportation. Starting in late June, KLOG will deploy battery-electric vehicles from Scania to transport goods from the IKEA Industry factory … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Portugal, Retail, Sweden, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged APDL, battery-electric vehicles, Carbon-Neutral Future, charging solutions, Cross-Industry Collaboration, Dariusz Mroczek, decarbonisation, Egídio Lopes, electric vehicles, Electrified Transports, Evalena Falck, Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles, IKEA, IKEA Industry, Infrastructure Development, João Neves, KLOG, logistics, Pick-and-Drop Solution, Portuguese Port Authority of Leixões, route planning, Scania, sustainable transport, Transport Decarbonisation
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Twente have developed a groundbreaking design strategy to enhance the efficiency, storage capacity, and durability of capacitors used in critical applications like pacemakers, defibrillators, radar technology, and electric vehicles. Led by Dr. Minh … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) After obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals, Volvo Group and Renault Group have officially launched Flexis SAS, a new company based in France dedicated to developing the next generation of fully electric and software-defined vehicles for urban logistics. With … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged electric vehicles, Flexis SAS, France, partnership, Renault Group, sustainability, Volvo Group
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has officially opened the Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Center in Stuttgart, marking a significant milestone in the future of transportation. The state-of-the-art facility, designed for battery and fuel cell-powered commercial vehicles, offers sales, servicing, and rental services … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Commercial Vehicle Center, Commercial Vehicle Hub, Daimler truck, electric vehicles, electrified commercial vehicles, Frank Nopper, FUSO Trucks, Future of Transportation, Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz buses, Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Center, Mirko Sgodda, Mobility Innovation, Setra Buses, Stina Fagerman, Stuttgart, Stuttgart-Feuerbach, sustainable mobility
(IN BRIEF) DNV, a leading independent energy expert, released its 2024 UK Energy Transition Outlook (ETO) report, highlighting the urgent need for the UK Government to prioritize long-term policy clarity and consistency to drive the transition away from fossil fuels. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Norway, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 2024 UK Energy Transition Outlook, CCS, Clara Barby CBE, Dean Cooper, DNV, electric vehicles, energy CAPEX, energy infrastructure, energy infrastructure CAPEX, energy transition, Hannah Bronwin, Hari Vamadevan, Harry Manisty, hydrogen, Just Climate, long-term policy, Lucy Siegle, Octopus Energy Generation, Owen Bellamy, REPORT, smart grids, Solar PV, SSE Thermal, The UK government, Viken Chinien, Wind, WWF
(IN BRIEF) In a pioneering move for Greece’s road infrastructure, the Rion-Antirrion bridge, operated by Gefyra, a subsidiary of VINCI Highways, unveils a special e-pass exclusively for electric vehicles, effective from February 1st, 2024. As part of VINCI Highways’ commitment … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group is spearheading the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in its vehicles to offer customers enhanced digital experiences. The company has unveiled the “AI Lab,” a global hub for innovation that will identify AI-based product ideas, collaborate … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AI, AI-lab, artificial-intelligence, Audi, Carmen Schmidt, Carsten Helbing, electric vehicles, Michael Steiner, Oliver Blume, Porsche, predictive maintenance, Volkswagen Group
(IN BRIEF) Iveco Group (EXM: IVG) has partnered with BASF (FWB: BAS), a leading global chemical company, to implement a recycling solution for lithium-ion batteries used in Iveco Group’s electric vehicles. This collaboration is in line with Iveco Group’s circular … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has introduced a new carbon insetting solution for electric vehicles (EVs), becoming the first logistics service provider to offer this solution, which was previously limited to low-emission fuels. This initiative aligns with Kuehne+Nagel’s Roadmap 2026 Living ESG … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ABB is expanding its partnership with Volvo Cars to supply more than 1,300 robots and functional packages for the production of electric vehicles (EVs). The collaboration aims to support Volvo Cars in achieving sustainability goals as the automotive … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Arkema has completed the acquisition of a 54% stake in PI Advanced Materials (PIAM), a South Korean company specializing in polyimide films for advanced electronics and electric mobility markets. PIAM holds a dominant global market share of over … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, France, Industrial, Technology
Tagged 5G antennas, acquisition, Arkema, electric mobility, electric vehicles, electronics, flexible screens, Glenwood Private Equity, Mobile devices, OLED displays, PI Advanced Materials, PIAM, polyimide films, South Korea
(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola and bp pulse have officially launched their joint venture, aiming to create an extensive high-speed electric vehicle (EV) charging network in Iberia. The venture plans to invest €1 billion and deploy 5,000 charging points in Spain and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom
Tagged bp pulse, DiDi, electric vehicles, Energy Infrastructure Partners, European Commission, EV charging, GIC, Hertz, high speed public charging, high-speed charging infrastructure, Iberdrola, Iberia, joint venture, MAPFRE, Marks & Spencer, Masdar, Norges Bank Investment Management, PORTUGAL, public charging points, REWE, Spain, Tesla, Uber, ultra-fast public charging network
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has achieved a significant milestone in electric mobility by installing and operating over 1,000 high-power chargers (HPC) for electric vehicles across France, making it the leading player in ultra-fast charging on the country’s motorways and expressways. As … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Scania has celebrated the inauguration of its battery assembly plant at its headquarters in Södertälje, Sweden, marking a significant milestone for the company. This plant’s operations will facilitate the serial production of premium heavy-duty electric vehicles. The battery … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group’s CEO, Oliver Blume, announces substantial advancements in the company’s four core technology platforms during the IAA Mobility conference in Munich. The Group’s shift from traditional automaker to integrated mobility provider is marked by achievements in sustainable … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Marketing, Media, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Audi Q6 e-tron, B2Bike, Bike Mobility Services, Business Bike, CARIAD, e-drive, e-mobility, electric vehicles, Europcar, IAA Mobility, integrated mobility, Lease A Bike, Mahindra, MEB, modular electric drive matrix, Modular Transverse Toolkit, MQB, Oliver Blume, PON, PowerCo, Premium Platform Electric, Scalable Systems Platform, sustainable all-electric mobility, sustainable mobility, The Volkswagen Group
(IN BRIEF) Maersk, a global shipping and logistics company, is rapidly expanding its electric vehicle (EV) fleet in India, aiming to strengthen the fleet to over 500 vehicles in 26 cities. The company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Denmark, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged E-Commerce, electric vehicles, green logistics, INDIA, Jitendra Kapoor, Maersk, sustainability, Vikash Agarwal
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, a technology enterprise, has secured a significant automobile industry order in the low three-digit million euro range for manufacturing structural parts. These highly complex parts, produced using a complex casting process, will be used in a premium … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Defence, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged electric vehicles, Hasco, Lightweight Structural Parts, partnership, Rheinmetall
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has partnered with Enterprise Türkiye to promote electric mobility and car rentals in Türkiye. As part of this collaboration, Garanti BBVA is offering an ecommerce loan, known as a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) loan, to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG and Semikron Danfoss have signed a multi-year volume agreement for the supply of silicon-based electromobility chips. As the demand for power semiconductors rises due to the rapid growth of electromobility, Infineon will provide chipsets consisting … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Claus A. Petersen, electric vehicles, Electromobility Chips, Infineon, partnership, Peter Schiefer, Semikron Danfoss
(IN BRIEF) ENGIE Vianeo, in collaboration with Siemens Smart Infrastructure, is deploying advanced electric vehicle charging stations on the networks of SANEF, APRR, AREA, and VINCI Autoroutes in France. The charging stations offer modular power from 160 kW to 300 … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged CERTAS Energy France, Didier Liautaud, electric vehicles, electromobility, ENGIE Vianeo, fast-charging stations, French Highway Networks, Olivier Delassus, partnership, Siemens
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus is preparing to begin series production of its electric trucks in 2024. Over 500 order enquiries have already been received, and 2,600 employees have been trained in high-voltage technology. The company has created an … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged electric truck, electric vehicles, emobility, MAN, MAN Truck & Bus, Michael Kobriger
(IN BRIEF) BASF has celebrated the opening of Europe’s first co-located center for battery material production and recycling in Schwarzheide, Germany. The facility includes a state-of-the-art production plant for cathode active materials and a battery recycling plant, marking significant progress … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged BASF, battery material production, Battery recycling, cathode active materials, Dr. Dietmar Woidke, Dr. Martin Brudermüller, Dr. Peter Schuhmacher, Dr. Robert Habeck, electric vehicles, EU battery market, EV, Germany, Maroš Šefčovič, recycled metals, Schwarzheide
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, a leading provider of automotive solutions, has introduced a plug and play heat pump designed to enhance thermal management in electric vehicles (EVs). The compact and preassembled heat pump offers efficient climate control in the passenger compartment … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ORLEN VC, the largest corporate venture capital fund in Poland owned by the ORLEN Group, has invested in Circunomics, a platform for battery reuse and recycling in electric vehicles. The investment aims to reduce the carbon footprint of … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Poland, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Audi Group, battery monitoring solutions, circular economy, Circunomics, corporate venture capital fund, Daniel Obajtek, electric vehicles, EV batteries, Felix Wagner, Jan Born, ORLEN Group, ORLEN VC, Poland, recycling, recycling of batteries, start-up, TES
(IN BRIEF) E.ON and alpitronic have partnered to accelerate the growth of e-mobility by deploying 4,500 additional fast-charging stations across Europe by 2025. With the goal of registering 15 million electric vehicles in Germany by 2030, E.ON is investing in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Czech carmaker Škoda Auto has provided a fleet of 45 vehicles to the organisers of the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, as it has done since 1993. The vehicles, the majority of which are all-electric or plug-in … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Financial, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Sports, Technology
Tagged electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, Martin Jahn, ŠKODA AUTO
(IN BRIEF) FAW-Volkswagen is using over 100 KUKA robots to increase battery pack production at its Fo-shan facility in southern China. The MEB Smart Factory produces up to 300,000 battery packs per year for the all-electric MEB platform. The factory … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies and Schweizer Electronic are working on a solution to embed Infineon’s 1200 V CoolSiC™ chips directly onto printed circuit boards (PCB) in order to increase the efficiency of chips based on silicon carbide (SiC). The companies … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Marketing, Technology
Tagged 1200 V CoolSiC™ chips, chip embedding, electric vehicles, Infineon Technologies AG, PCB, PCIM Europe 2023, printed circuit boards, p²Pack®, Robert Hermann, Schweizer Electronic AG, semiconductors, SIC, silicon carbide, Thomas Gottwald
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