Tag Archives: electrification

APM Terminals’ Rijeka Gateway Spearheads Electrification with 60+ Electric Handling Equipment Pieces

(IN BRIEF) APM Terminals, in partnership with ENNA Logic, is making significant strides towards its Net-Zero 2040 goal by electrifying container handling equipment at the Rijeka Gateway. With over 60 electric pieces, including STS cranes and gantry cranes, the terminal’s … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Showcases Commitment to Sustainability in New Museum Exhibition

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto’s latest exhibition at the Škoda Museum in Mladá Boleslav highlights the company’s dedication to electrification and sustainability, running until June 16th. Featuring historical and current environmental projects, the exhibit details Škoda’s strategies to reduce emissions throughout … Read the full press release

Neste Launches High-Power Charging Stations to Accelerate Electrification of Heavy-Duty Vehicles in Finland

(IN BRIEF) Neste takes a significant step towards accelerating the electrification of heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) in Finland by introducing its first high-power charging stations for business customers. Located at the Neste Janakkala Linnatuuli service station along highway 3, these charging … Read the full press release

Carlos Zarlenga Appointed to Lead Stellantis North America, Focusing on Electrification and Performance Improvement

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis has announced that Carlos Zarlenga will assume the role of leading Stellantis North America, effective February 1, 2024, taking over from Mark Stewart. Zarlenga, who brings over a decade of automotive experience and a strong financial background, … Read the full press release

Bosch Showcases Electrification, Hydrogen, and Sustainability Innovations at CES 2024

(IN BRIEF) Bosch is at CES 2024, presenting its commitment to driving electrification and sustainable energy use, with a focus on hydrogen as a key solution. The company highlights innovations such as automated valet charging for electric vehicles, the use … Read the full press release

Siemens AG Partners with Volkswagen for Electrification of Fleet with Up to 1,000 ID.4 Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Siemens AG, a leading industrial company in Germany, is taking significant steps towards sustainability by partnering with Volkswagen Financial Services to electrify its fleet. The plan involves gradually adding up to 1,000 leased Volkswagen ID.4 electric vehicles to … Read the full press release

ABB Expands Partnership with Volvo Cars to Supply Over 1,300 Robots for EV Production

(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

Iberdrola’s Commitment to Innovation Garners Second Consecutive Recognition from European Commission

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola, a major energy company, has received recognition as the world’s leading private utility for investment in innovation and development, marking its second consecutive year of achievement in this regard. The European Commission’s report, ‘The 2023 Industrial R&D … Read the full press release

Passenger-Centricity, Autonomous Technologies and Data Privacy and Security : World Technology Congress at the House of Lords, UK Parliament

At the House of Lords, the Palace of Westminster, World Technology Congress (WTC) featured “the new mobility landscape” as a theme for the Fall Session which addressed major challenges and opportunities of the mobility industry. (IN BRIEF) The World Transportation … Read the full press release

Norwegian Government Greenlights Snøhvit Future Project: Focus on Electrification and Sustainable Gas Production

(IN BRIEF) The Norwegian government has given the go-ahead to the Snøhvit Future project, with certain conditions. This initiative focuses on onshore compression starting in 2028 and plant electrification from 2030. The decision aims to enhance Norway’s position as a … Read the full press release

MAHLE Aims to Lead in E-Mobility as System Champion, Introduces Innovative Electric Motor Technology Kit

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE, an international technology group, aims to position itself as the system champion in e-mobility, according to Arnd Franz, Chairman of the MAHLE Management Board and CEO. The company presented a new technology kit for electric motors that … Read the full press release

SEAT S.A. Announces Battery Cell Assembly Plant in Martorell, Advancing Electrification Plan

(IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A., under the leadership of President Wayne Griffiths, has confirmed plans to construct a battery cell assembly plant in Martorell. The company has applied to the new Battery PERTE VEC and intends to invest an additional 300 … Read the full press release

Iberdrola and AEDIVE Form Alliance to Drive Electrification of Heavy Road Transport in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola and the Business Association for the Development and Promotion of Electric Mobility (AEDIVE) have formed an alliance to accelerate the electrification of heavy road transport in Spain. The initiative aims to combat climate change, improve fuel efficiency, … Read the full press release

ZF Launches Space-Saving Marine Hybrid Module for Efficient Ship Electrification

(IN BRIEF) ZF, a leading driveline and chassis technology specialist, has introduced a marine hybrid module that simplifies the electrification of ships. The module features a patented supporting frame, eliminating the need for a separate base and offset-adjustment coupling for … Read the full press release

Eaton and BAE Systems Team Up to Create Efficient Electric Vehicle Solutions for Medium-Duty Trucks

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems and Eaton have announced a collaboration to develop electric vehicle technology solutions for the medium-duty commercial truck market. Their Memorandum of Understanding outlines a comprehensive EV system for medium-duty vehicles, featuring BAE Systems’ power-dense electric motor … Read the full press release

Audi CEO shares progress of sustainable Formula 1 project at Auto Shanghai

(IN BRIEF) Audi is presenting its Formula 1 project at the Auto Shanghai event in China for the first time. The brand’s CEO, Markus Duesmann, provided insight into the project’s current progress, which will see Audi compete in the FIA … Read the full press release

Vattenfall reste attaché aux objectifs climatiques malgré la forte augmentation des prix de l’électricité

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Vattenfall, une entreprise énergétique de premier plan, a connu une année difficile en 2022 en raison de la guerre en Ukraine, qui a entraîné une augmentation significative des prix de l’électricité dans toute l’Europe. Malgré cela, Vattenfall … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Remains Committed to Climate Goals Despite Sharp Increase in Electricity Prices

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall, a leading energy company, faced a challenging year in 2022 due to the war in Ukraine, which resulted in a significant increase in electricity prices across Europe. Despite this, Vattenfall continued to focus on supporting its customers … Read the full press release

Opel Commits to Fully Electric Lineup in Europe by 2028 with Stellantis’ Eisenach Investment

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis will invest over €130 million in Germany’s Eisenach Assembly Plant to add production of a battery electric vehicle (BEV) successor to the Opel Grandland compact SUV. The new BEV will begin production in the second half of … Read the full press release

Volvo Trucks and Boliden partner to introduce electric trucks in underground mines

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Trucks and mining company Boliden are partnering to introduce electric truck transport in underground environments. The partnership will involve Boliden using two heavy, electric Volvo trucks in their Kankberg mine, outside Skellefteå in northern Sweden. The electric … Read the full press release