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Kuehne+Nagel Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity in Global Contract Logistics Warehouses

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has published its seventh Sustainability Report, detailing the Group’s ESG performance in 2022 and its commitment to sustainable practices. Among the highlights, the company invested in maritime biofuels and sustainable aviation fuels to reduce Scope 3 emissions, … Read the full press release

Charging Solutions Provider EVBox Receives Gold Medal Rating on EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment

(IN BRIEF) EVBox, a provider of charging solutions for electric vehicles, has received a gold medal rating from EcoVadis for its sustainability efforts. The rating is based on an evaluation of the company’s policies, actions, and results in the areas … Read the full press release

EV Charging Solutions Company EVBox Achieves Halfway Point to One Million Charging Ports

(IN BRIEF) EVBox, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has achieved a significant milestone by shipping 500,000 charging ports to its customers and partners globally. The company aims to deliver one million charging ports to its customers … 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

Advancing E-Mobility: MAHLE Modernizes Stuttgart Wind Tunnel with Fast Charging System for Electric Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE has upgraded its facility in Stuttgart with a direct current fast charging system for electric vehicles. The system allows the company to test the effects of fast charging on Li-ion batteries in a variety of climatic conditions, … Read the full press release

Alstom to Enhance Train Safety and Capacity in Czech Republic and Slovakia with latest-generation Level 2 train control and supervision system

(IN BRIEF) Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has received an order from ČD-Telematika to supply European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 for 7 Pendolino vehicles of Line 680 and 66 electric vehicles of Line 471 … Read the full press release

Plenitude brings innovation and sustainability to the 73rd edition of the Sanremo Festival

(IN BRIEF) Plenitude, a Benefit Corporation of Eni, is partnering with Rai and Rai Pubblicità for the 73rd edition of the Sanremo Festival in Italy. Plenitude’s focus will be on energy transition and innovation. The company will help power the … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Pushes for Electric Mobility Accessibility with 25,000 Charging Points by 2023

(IN BRIEF) The Volkswagen Group announced plans to install up to 25,000 high-power charging points around the world by the end of 2023, with the help of partners. The company has already connected 15,000 fast-charging points to the network in … Read the full press release

AI-Powered Full-Stack Hardware and Software Solutions for Assisted and Automated Driving Unveiled by Continental and Ambarella

(PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT, Germany, SANTA CLARA, CA, United States, 5-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Continental (ETR: CON), a German multinational automotive parts manufacturing company, and edge AI semiconductor company Ambarella have announced a strategic partnership at CES 2023. The partnership will … Read the full press release

ZF’s Innovative Heated Seat Belt Increases Range of Electric Vehicles in Cold Conditions

(PRESS RELEASE) ALFDORF, Germany, 5-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — ZF, a German car parts supplier and the world’s leading supplier of automotive cameras, has announced it developed a heated seat belt option for electric vehicles that aims to improve the energy … Read the full press release

Siemens at Smart Production Solutions (SPS) exhibition: new AI-based feature for Analyze MyDrives Edge application and new compact DC/DC converter

(PRESS RELEASE) NUREMBERG, 26-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens AG (ETR: SIE), a German multinational conglomerate and Europe’s largest industrial manufacturing company, has announced its participation at this year’s Smart Production Solutions (SPS) trade fair in Nuremberg, from 8 – 10 … Read the full press release

Siemens AG and MAHLE GmbH partner over inductive charging systems

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 9-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens AG (ETR: SIE), a German multinational conglomerate and Europe’s largest industrial manufacturing company, and MAHLE GmbH, one of the largest automotive suppliers worldwide, have announced a new partnership aimed at closing gaps … Read the full press release

Siemens AG et MAHLE GmbH s’associent pour des systèmes de charge inductive

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) ZUG, 9-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens AG (ETR : SIE), un conglomérat multinational allemand et la plus grande entreprise de fabrication industrielle d’Europe, et MAHLE GmbH, l’un des plus grands équipementiers automobiles au monde, ont annoncé un … Read the full press release

Energy company E.ON and charging station manufacturer alpitronic partner over the installation of 2,000 ultra-fast charging points across Europe

(PRESS RELEASE) ESSEN, 4-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — E.ON (ETR: EOAN), one of Europe’s largest operators of energy networks and energy infrastructure, has announced a new strategic partnership with alpitronic, a leading charging station manufacturer, aimed at the development of ultra-fast … Read the full press release

L’énergéticien E.ON et le fabricant de bornes de recharge alpitronic s’associent pour l’installation de 2 000 bornes de recharge ultra-rapides dans toute l’Europe

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) ESSEN, 4-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — E.ON (ETR : EOAN), l’un des plus grands opérateurs européens d’énergie réseaux et infrastructures énergétiques, a annoncé un nouveau partenariat stratégique avec alpitronic, l’un des principaux fabricants de bornes de recharge, visant au … Read the full press release

Volkswagen and Siemens invest $450 million in Electrify America, North America’s largest public ultra-fast charging network for EVs

$450 million equity investment supports Electrify America’s expansion plansin U.S. and Canada Siemens is first external investor in Electrify America LLC and becomes new shareholder; in line with company’s commitment to accelerate the shift to sustainable mobility $2.45 billion post-money … Read the full press release

Volkswagen et Siemens investissent 450 millions de dollars dans Electrify America, le plus grand réseau public de recharge ultra-rapide d’Amérique du Nord pour les véhicules électriques

Un investissement en capital de 450 millions de dollars soutient les plans d’expansion d’Electrify America aux États-Unis et au Canada Siemens est le premier investisseur externe dans Electrify America LLC et devient un nouvel actionnaire ; conformément à l’engagement de … Read the full press release

Enel’s innovation and digital arm Enel X partners with Arrival Ltd, an equitable electric vehicles manufacturer, over testing of a zero-emission battery electric bus in Italy

(PRESS RELEASE) ROME/ LONDON, 17-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Enel S.p.A. (BIT: ENEL), an Italian multinational manufacturer and distributor of electricity and gas, has announced that Enel X, its innovation and digital arm, will be partnering with Arrival (NASDAQ: ARVL), pioneer … Read the full press release

Enels Innovations- und Digitalsparte Enel X arbeitet mit Arrival Ltd, einem Hersteller von gerechten Elektrofahrzeugen, zusammen, um einen emissionsfreien Elektrobus mit Batterie in Italien zu testen

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) ROME/ LONDON, 17-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Enel S.p.A. (BIT: ENEL), ein italienischer multinationaler Hersteller und Vertreiber von Elektrizität und Gas, hat bekannt gegeben, dass Enel X, sein Innovations- und Digitalzweig, mit Arrival (NASDAQ: ARVL), dem Pionier einer einzigartigen neuen … Read the full press release

Eni Plénitude S.p.A., Società Benefit entre en bourse sur Euronext Milan

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) MILAN, 10-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni (BIT : ENI), une multinationale énergétique italienne axée sur l’innovation, l’efficacité et l’accessibilité pour tous, a annoncé que son 100 % filiale contrôlée Eni Plénitude S.p.A., Società Benefit (anciennement Eni gas e luce), … Read the full press release

Eni Plenitude S.p.A., Società Benefit goes public on Euronext Milan

(PRESS RELEASE) MILAN, 10-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni (BIT: ENI), an Italian multinational energy company with focus on innovation, efficiency and accessibility for all, has announced that its 100% controlled subsidiary Eni Plenitude S.p.A., Società Benefit (formerly Eni gas e … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall and its joint venture in China to deliver millions of transmission housings for a world-leading maker of electric vehicles

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 23-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rheinmetall AG (ETR: RHM), a German integrated technology group active in the automotive and defence industries, has announced a major order for the supply of millions of transmission housings for a world-leading maker … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall und sein Joint Venture in China liefern Millionen von Getriebegehäusen für einen weltweit führenden Hersteller von Elektrofahrzeugen

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) DÜSSELDORF, 23-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rheinmetall AG (ETR: RHM), ein deutscher integrierter Technologiekonzern, der in der Automobil- und Verteidigungsindustrie, hat einen Großauftrag über die Lieferung von Millionen von Getriebegehäusen für einen weltweit führenden Hersteller von Elektrofahrzeugen bekannt gegeben. Der … Read the full press release

New 64-tonne electric truck to transport food in Gothenburg as part of extended partnership between Scania and Dagab

(PRESS RELEASE) SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, 4-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania, a leading Swedish supplier of sustainable transport solutions and services, engines for industrial and marine applications, and power generation, has announced that a new 64-tonne electric truck to transport food in … Read the full press release

Neuer 64-Tonnen-Elektro-Lkw für den Lebensmitteltransport in Göteborg im Rahmen der erweiterten Partnerschaft zwischen Scania und Dagab

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, 4-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania, ein führender schwedischer Anbieter von nachhaltigen Transportlösungen und Dienstleistungen, Motoren für die Industrie und Marineanwendungen sowie Stromerzeugung, hat angekündigt, dass im Rahmen der erweiterten Partnerschaft zwischen Scania und Dagab, dem Unternehmen von … Read the full press release

TomTom, the geolocation technology experts, to join Foxconn-initiated MIH Consortium, the Open EV Alliance & Platform

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 31-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2), a Dutch multinational developer and creator of geolocation technology and consumer electronics, has announced that it become the first and only global mapmaker and navigation supplier to join the MIH Consortium, … 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

ChargePilot, the charging and energy management system by The Mobility House, successfully integrated with the SAP E-Mobility solution following a pilot test

(PRESS RELEASE) MÜNICH / ZÜRICH, 3-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The Mobility House, a German company that integrates vehicle batteries into the power grid using intelligent charging and energy solutions, has announced a new cooperation with SAP (ETR: SAP), a German … Read the full press release

Continental Engineering Services and startup Volterio, world’s first fully automatic charging solution, to work on the development of an intelligent charging robot for electric vehicles

Innovative technology for automatic charging is simple and convenient First near-production charging robot systems planned for 2022 Charging robots initially for use in private garages – later also in public areas (PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT, 26-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Continental (ETR: … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall’s high-voltage pyrofuse won the “2021 China Automotive & Parts Industry Developing & Innovation Award”

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 24-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rheinmetall AG (ETR: RHM), a German integrated technology group active in the automotive and defence industries, has announced that its high-voltage pyrofuse has won the “2021 China Automotive & Parts Industry Developing & … Read the full press release

German navigation software firm HERE acquires software tool for fleet managers developed by Migros and Empa

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜBENDORF, 20-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Empa, the Swiss research institute for applied materials sciences and technology, has announced that a software tool aimed at supporting fleet managers in transforming truck fleet to low-CO2 powertrains jointly developed by the … Read the full press release

Kia to equip its all-electric car EV6 with premium tires from Continental

PremiumContact 6 and CrossContact RX tires equipped with Continental’s ContiSilent technology chosen as original equipment for the Kia EV6 Wide range of suitable summer, winter and all-season replacement tires also available from tire dealers (PRESS RELEASE) HANOVER, 20-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Petrol and diesel pumps at Shell’s existing fuel station in Fulham, London replaced with ultra-rapid 175kW charge points

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 13-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Dutch Shell plc (AMS: RDSA), a Dutch-British multinational oil and gas company, has announced it has replaced all of its existing petrol and diesel pumps at its station in Fulham, London with … Read the full press release

Inductive charging for EVs: Holcim and German startup Magment partner over magnetizable concrete technology for road surfaces

Strategic partnership with German startup Magment to enable roads that recharge electric vehicles Highway trials planned in the US Other applications include robot recharging in warehouses and factories (PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 6-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Holcim (SWX: HOLN), one of … Read the full press release

Societe Generale: ALD to acquire LeasePlan from TDR Capital led consortium for EUR 4.9 billion

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 6-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Société Générale (EPA: GLE), a European leader in financial services with over 150 years of history, has announced it signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) for the acquisition of 100% of LeasePlan by … Read the full press release

MinDCet drivers and FTEX powertrain solutions enable EV GaN applications

MinDCet drivers and FTEX powertrain solutions enable EV GaN applications

(PRESS RELEASE) LEUVEN, Belgium, 16-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — MinDCet, a leading semiconductor house specializing in power and high-voltage IC design, announced the development of the first GaN-driven Dynamic Drive along with FTEX, the renowned specialist in precision motor control systems using … Read the full press release

Stagecoach and renewable energy company SSE to trial a new community electric vehicle charging hub

Trial scheme would maximise efficiency of EV charging infrastructure by making it available to fleet users and local community during the day when buses are out of depots (PRESS RELEASE) PERTH, Scotland, UK, 8-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Stagecoach (LON: SGC), … Read the full press release

Arkema invests in a French start-up specialized in high performance batteries

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOMBES, 5-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema (EPA: AKE), a French specialty chemicals and advanced materials company, has announced it took part of Verkor’s recent €100 million round thus becoming a shareholder and technological partner of the startup. The … Read the full press release

Electric mobility: TotalEnergies to equip its motorway and expressway service stations with high-power charge points for electric vehicles

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 28-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA: TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, has announced it will invest €200 million to add high-power charge points for electric vehicles to its more than 150 motorway and expressway … Read the full press release