Tag Archives: electromobility

Driving Toward a Greener Future: Daimler Buses Launches Hydrogen-Powered Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G fuel cell

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Buses introduces the groundbreaking Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G fuel cell at the mobility move 2024 conference in Berlin. This electric articulated bus, featuring NMC3 batteries and hydrogen fuel cell technology, offers an impressive range of up to 400 … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo: Four Decades of Innovation in Camping Adventures

(IN BRIEF) Since its inception in 1984, the Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo camper has been synonymous with family holidays and adventurous journeys, continuously setting standards in the camping segment. Evolving from its origins with the “Bremer Transporter” to the current V-Class … Read the full press release

MAN’s Electric Lion eTruck Almost Sold Out with 700 Orders in 3 Months

(IN BRIEF) In just over three months since its sales launch, the limited edition of MAN’s 2024 model year electric lion eTruck designed for long-distance transport is nearly sold out, with 700 orders and order requests received. Large-scale production is … 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

Siemens to Build Electric Bus Charging Infrastructure in Germany, Aiding Emission Reduction

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has secured two significant orders to establish electric bus (e-bus) charging infrastructure in two German cities, Hamburg and Saarlouis. In Hamburg, Siemens will continue to support Hamburger Hochbahn AG, one of the country’s largest public transport companies, … Read the full press release

Bosch’s Software Expertise Drives the Future of Mobility and Electromobility

(IN BRIEF) Bosch is positioning itself as a leader in the software-defined future of mobility, combining software and hardware expertise to shape the evolving landscape. The company is poised for significant growth in the software-defined vehicle domain, capitalizing on its … Read the full press release

Elli by Volkswagen Group at IAA Munich: A Glimpse into Future Energy Innovations and Charging Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group’s e-mobility brand, Elli, is set to reveal innovative charging solutions and future energy innovations at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Munich. Highlighting their commitment to holistic energy solutions, Elli’s showcase will feature the groundbreaking Flexpole … Read the full press release

ENGIE Vianeo and Siemens Collaborate to Deploy Fast-Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles on French Highway Networks

(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

Rheinmetall Introduces Compact Heat Pump Solution to Optimize Climate Control in Electric Vehicles

(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

Increasing Popularity of MAN Lion’s City E: MAN Truck & Bus Leads the Transition to E-Mobility

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus is driving the transition to sustainable mobility with its popular all-electric city buses, the MAN Lion’s City E. These buses have gained popularity across Europe for their reliability, range, and comfort. More public transport … Read the full press release

Electrification Advancements: Volvo Penta and FTMH Forge Ahead in Forklift Industry

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Penta and FTMH have expanded their partnership to include the development of electric forklifts. FTMH, an Italian heavy equipment manufacturer, will work closely with Volvo Penta to electrify various forklift models. The collaboration demonstrates the success of … Read the full press release

Bosch’s Charging Services Set to Expand by 50% Annually by End of Decade

(IN BRIEF) German technology and engineering company Bosch is expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging network to the Asia-Pacific region, making the charging services available to Maserati’s new electric vehicle, the GranTurismo Folgore. Bosch currently offers its EV charging services … Read the full press release

E.ON to organize its products, technologies and services for electric commercial vehicle fleets under new entity called E.ON Drive eTransport

Market for electric commercial vehicles continues to pick up speed E.ON bundles e-transport activities to further expand business E.ON Drive to become a leader for electric charging of commercial vehicles in Europe  Intelligent charging solutions make important contribution to sustainable … 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

Robert Bosch Venture Capital GmbH to launch a new EUR 250 million fund aimed at startups

Fifth fund set up with 250 million euros Venture-capital subsidiary RBVC to open second office in the United States Stefan Hartung: “Our investments in startups promote technological progress in business and society.” Ingo Ramesohl: “Of the 2,000 startups we assess … Read the full press release

Robert Bosch Venture Capital GmbH va lancer un nouveau fonds de 250 millions d’euros destiné aux startups

Cinquième fonds créé avec 250 millions d’euros La filiale de capital-risque RBVC va ouvrir un deuxième bureau aux États-Unis Stefan Hartung : “Nos investissements dans les startups favorisent le progrès technologique dans les entreprises et la société.” Ingo Ramesohl : … 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

T-Systems to demonstrate AI-based image analysis for passenger counting and smart displays for passenger information at IT-TRANS, the leading public transport event

(PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 2-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom (ETR: DTE), one of the world’s leading integrated telecommunications companies and the largest telecommunications provider in Europe by revenue, has announced that its subsidiary T-Systems will demonstrate AI-based image analysis for … Read the full press release

T-Systems per dimostrare l’analisi delle immagini basata sull’intelligenza artificiale per il conteggio dei passeggeri e display intelligenti per le informazioni sui passeggeri a IT-TRANS, il principale evento di trasporto pubblico

(COMUNICATO STAMPA) BONN, 2-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom (ETR: DTE), una delle principali società di telecomunicazioni integrate del mondo e il più grande fornitore di telecomunicazioni in Europa per fatturato, ha annunciato che la sua controllata T-Systems dimostrerà l’analisi … 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

ŠKODA AUTO and IT holding Etnetera Group form a joint venture for the delivery of the next-generation software for the era of electromobility

ŠKODA AUTO launches joint venture Green:Code with IT holding Etnetera Group Green:Code’s goal: To optimise the user experience for ŠKODA customers and to deliver next-generation software for the era of electromobility The new company will be hiring up to 200 … Read the full press release

Bosch to start volume production of SiC chips in December 2021

Harald Kroeger: “We want to become a global leader in the production of SiC chips for electromobility.” Silicon carbide semiconductors enable longer ranges and faster recharging for electric cars. Volume production to begin in December 2021. Bosch has been producing … Read the full press release

EIT InnoEnergy welcomes Volkswagen as its new shareholder

(PRESS RELEASE) BERLIN, 3-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen AG (ETR: VOW3), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of automobiles and commercial vehicles, has announced it will become a new shareholder of EIT InnoEnergy, the world’s leading innovation engine for sustainable energy. … Read the full press release

Continental’s strong position in the segment of tires for all-electric vehicles has been underscored by Porsche Taycan approval

Porsche Taycan available with Continental summer, winter and all-season tires Original equipment approvals for PremiumContact 6, WinterContact TS 860 S and ProContact RX tires Continental Supplies Tires for Six of the Ten Most Successful Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (PRESS RELEASE) … Read the full press release

ŠKODA’s new all-electric SUV to debut on 1 September in Prague

Silhouette offers a foretaste of the new all-electric SUV from ŠKODA ENYAQ iV is ŠKODA’s first model based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electrification Toolkit (MEB) (PRESS RELEASE) MLADÁ BOLESLAV, 22-Jul-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Czech automobile manufacturer ŠKODA, part of … Read the full press release

Electromobility: BMW Group to purchase the cobalt it needs for battery cells directly from the Moroccan mining company Managem Group

Supply contract signed with Managem Group (contract period: 2020 – 2025) BMW AG Board of Management member for Purchasing Andreas Wendt: “We are systematically driving electrification of our vehicle fleet. Sustainability plays a central role in expanding electromobility.” (PRESS RELEASE) … Read the full press release

Electromobility: Bosch makes recharging simple and smooth for everyone with its smart recharging services

From Andalusia to the Arctic Circle: access to one of the biggest pan-European recharging networks All-inclusive package: more than 150,000 charge spots in a single app Recharging network constantly growing: 200,000 charge spots by the end of 2020 Location-related services … Read the full press release

Volvo Group Venture Capital supports the advancement of a safety-certified software framework for autonomous systems

(PRESS RELEASE) GOTHENBURG, 5-Dec-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Volvo Group Venture Capital AB invested in a leading software company in autonomous mobility. The investment in Apex.AI will support the advancement of a safety-certified software framework for autonomous systems. Apex.AI is based … Read the full press release

Danfoss to supply automotive traction power modules for ZF volume production projects

(PRESS RELEASE) SCHWEINFURT/ NORDBORG, 14-NOV-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Danfoss Silicon Power GmbH announce new partnership for silicon- and silicon-carbide power modules. The partnership aims to improve the efficiency of electric drivelines by leveraging engineering and cost … Read the full press release

Electromobility breakthrough: ZF’s new electric 2-speed e-drive solution for the best possible range from each battery charge

Electromobility breakthrough: ZF's new electric 2-speed e-drive solution for the best possible range from each battery charge

(PRESS RELEASE) FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, 16-Jul-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — ZF announced the world premiere of its first 2-speed e-drive system meant for passenger cars. The system integrates an advanced electric motor with a shift element and appropriate power electronics.  Extended driving range … Read the full press release

New SGS lab becomes one of the most advanced e-mobility test centers in Germany

New SGS lab becomes one of the most advanced e-mobility test centers in Germany

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 5-Jul-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS announced it has inaugurated an advanced e-mobility laboratory focused on safety and functional testing as well as environmental simulations. The new electromobility test center is located in the Gelting-Ost Industrial Park in … Read the full press release

ZF Friedrichshafen AG acquires 35 percent stake in engineering services provider ASAP Holding GmbH

ZF buys 35 percent stake in ASAP Holding GmbH which has over 1,100 employees at 11 locations ASAP Group, headquartered in Gaimersheim near Ingolstadt, Germany, offers engineering services with a focus on e-mobility, autonomous driving and connected cars ZF expands … Read the full press release

Bosch to present electrified axle that can be integrated into semitrailers at the IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hannover

Also as a retrofit solution Smart, electrified axle recuperates energy during braking Electric refrigerated trailer: significantly quieter, saving up to 9,000 liters of fuel, and thus also CO2 Electricity makes semitrailers independent: important step toward automated semitrailer parking STUTTGART, 29-Aug-2018 … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Motorsport Director Sven Smeets: Dieter Depping played a decisive role in the development of the I.D. R Pikes Peak

Unsung hero behind the Pikes Peak record – Depping tested the I.D. R Pikes Peak Depping is behind many successful Volkswagen race and rally cars Romain Dumas: “Dieter was my second throttle foot” WOLFSBURG, 14-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — He is the … Read the full press release

Lufthansa LEOS now operates second eTug at Frankfurt Airport

The e-vehicle ensures environmentally friendly towing of wide-body aircraft such as the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 747 Up to 75 percent lower emissions compared to a conventional aircraft tractor FRANKFURT, 05-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Lufthansa LEOS, the ground handling … Read the full press release

Renault Trucks to launch range of electric vehicles in 2019

Renault Trucks, part of Volvo Group, has announced that it will launch a range of electric vehicles in 2019. This range capitalizes on the experience gleaned from ten years of testing electric trucks in real-life conditions with its customers. These … Read the full press release

Infineon Technologies AG joins the 5G Automotive Association e. V. to contribute to connected automated driving

MUNICH/ BERLIN, 12-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — You can’t have an automated car without reliable communication infrastructure and stable mobile communication connectivity. The next generation mobile communication standard is indispensable. Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) contributes to introducing the … Read the full press release

ZF Friedrichshafen AG CEO delivers keynote address at the CAR Symposium

Systems supplier ZF sees vehicle safety as an “enabler” for automotive megatrends Network integration will help to make “Vision Zero” possible Friedrichshafen/Bochum, 15-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — “Demands to vehicle safety are becoming increasingly complex due to new vehicle architectures and flexible … Read the full press release