Tag Archives: mobility

Ayvens and Stellantis Forge Multi-Billion Euro Agreement for Sustainable Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Ayvens, a leading global sustainable mobility player resulting from ALD Automotive’s acquisition of LeasePlan, has entered a multi-billion euro frame agreement with Stellantis, a prominent automaker, to procure up to 500,000 vehicles for its long-term leasing fleet across … Read the full press release

Italy’s Motorway Network Set for Green Transformation with EIB’s €1.2 Billion Investment

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has allocated a €1.2 billion loan to Autostrade per l’Italia SpA (ASPI) for the modernization of approximately 3,000 kilometers of motorways in Italy. This investment, supported by the EIB’s Climate Bank Roadmap and … Read the full press release

Alstom Appoints Dalya Al Muthanna as CEO for Gulf Region, Focusing on Sustainable Mobility Growth

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has named Dalya Al Muthanna as the new Managing Director & CEO for the Gulf region, covering the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Dalya brings a wealth of experience, having served as President at … Read the full press release

Entrevias Inaugurates Two New Sections of SP-333 Highway, Enhancing Mobility in São Paulo State

(IN BRIEF) Entrevias Concessionária de Rodovias, the operator of 570 kilometers of highways in São Paulo’s Ribeirão Preto and Marília regions, has officially opened two new sections of the SP-333 highway, known as Rodovia Rachid Rayes, spanning from km 337 … Read the full press release

Bentley Budapest Marks Five Years of Luxury Mobility in Europe with Exclusive Anniversary Celebration

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Budapest is commemorating its five-year partnership with Bentley Motors in the heart of Europe. Since its establishment in 2018, the Budapest facility has served an increasing number of customers drawn to Bentley’s prestigious model lineup, including the … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Implements Innovative Traffic Light Priority for Madrid’s Bus Rapid Transit

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom’s Spanish subsidiary has successfully implemented a sophisticated traffic light priority system for Madrid’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, connecting key neighborhoods and reducing travel times. The system uses on-board beacons and traffic light controllers to … Read the full press release

ISID and AVL Forge Innovative Partnership to Revolutionize Manufacturing Processes

(IN BRIEF) In a groundbreaking collaboration, Information Services International-Dentsu (ISID) and AVL, headquartered in Tokyo and Graz, Austria, respectively, have joined forces to reshape product development in the manufacturing industry. Their shared mission is to offer advanced digital solutions and … 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

Alstom Collaborates with Helwan University’s Faculty of Fine Arts to Envision Egypt’s Future Mobility Through Art

(IN BRIEF) Alstom, a global leader in sustainable mobility solutions, is partnering with the Faculty of Fine Arts at Helwan University as part of its participation in the TransMEA Expo. This innovative collaboration merges artistry and public engagement to imagine … Read the full press release

SEAT Donates Vehicles to Hospital Clínic Barcelona for Home Care Professionals

(IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A. has entered into a partnership with Hospital Clínic Barcelona, donating three SEAT Ibizas to support the mobility of professionals working in the hospital’s Home Care Area (HCA). The initiative aims to ensure safe and high-quality care … Read the full press release

Continental Eyes Growth in Radar Sensors and Autonomous Mobility Under Dr. Ismail Dagli’s Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Ismail Dagli will take over leadership of Continental’s Autonomous Mobility business area, starting on October 1. He succeeds Frank Petznick, who will leave the company at the end of September. Dr. Dagli previously led Continental’s Smart Mobility … 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

From South to North: Construction group Webuild’s 31 Italy Projects Transform Mobility Paradigm

(IN BRIEF) Construction group Webuild is making significant strides in Italy’s infrastructure development, overseeing 31 major projects in collaboration with a network of 10,500 companies. With a dedicated workforce exceeding 16,300, these initiatives span the entire country, from North to … Read the full press release

Bosch Commences Volume Production of Fuel-Cell Power Module, Investing €2.5 Billion in Hydrogen Technology

(IN BRIEF) Bosch has announced the start of volume production of its fuel-cell power module, marking its entry into the hydrogen age of mobility. The module will be used in Nikola Corporation’s Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks, scheduled … Read the full press release

Busworld 2023: VDL Bus & Coach Leading the Way in Sustainable Mobility Solutions

(IN BRIEF) VDL Bus & Coach will participate in Busworld 2023, Europe’s largest bus and coach trade fair, showcasing its commitment to sustainable mobility. The event will be held in Brussels from October 7 to 12, under the theme ‘Experience … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Secures Multimillion-Euro Order for High-Voltage Electric Coolant Pumps from Major Automaker

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a significant order worth millions of euros for high-voltage electric coolant pumps from a major international automaker. The pumps will be used in the customer’s 800V architecture and offer advantages such as low friction, long … Read the full press release

Stellantis Invests in Lyten’s Revolutionary Graphene-Based EV Batteries

Stellantis Invests in Lyten's Revolutionary Graphene-Based EV Batteries

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis, a global automaker, has made an investment in Lyten, a Silicon Valley-based company known for its innovative 3D Graphene technology. The investment aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of Lyten’s breakthrough Lithium-Sulfur EV battery technology, lightweighting … Read the full press release

Volvo Group Drives Dialogue between Policymakers and Industry at Mobility Transformation Forum in Brussels

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Group is hosting its annual Mobility Transformation Forum in Brussels, emphasizing the need for dialogue between policymakers and the industry on the future of mobility. The event will showcase Volvo Group’s investments in fossil-free propulsion technologies and … Read the full press release

Decarbonizing Mobility: Stellantis Joins Faurecia and Michelin as Symbio Shareholder

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis, Faurecia, and Michelin have reached a significant agreement wherein Stellantis will acquire a 33.3% stake in Symbio, a prominent provider of zero-emission hydrogen mobility solutions. Faurecia and Michelin will retain equal ownership stakes. The deal highlights Symbio’s … 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

Swiss Museum of Transport and Empa collaborate on “Experience Energy!” exhibition

(IN BRIEF) The Swiss Museum of Transport has opened a new exhibition, “Experience Energy!” at its purpose-built “House of Energy” in Lucerne. The exhibition aims to promote cross-generational dialogue on the Energy Strategy 2050 and has been created in collaboration … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall’s Materials and Trade division continues its transformation to environmentally-friendly mobility

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall’s Materials and Trade division has secured three new orders from electric vehicle manufacturers for the production of structural parts. The orders are each worth a double-digit million-euro figure and are expected to be produced starting from 2024. … Read the full press release

Volkswagen announces SEA:ME program for sustainable mobility education in partnership with industry leaders

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has partnered with “42” coding schools in Wolfsburg and Berlin, Microsoft, Bosch, and Kookmin University to launch SEA:ME, the first open education course in Europe for software engineering in the automotive and mobility sectors. The curriculum includes … Read the full press release

Vodafone’s 5G Connectivity Enables Europe’s First Connected and Intelligent Bus

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has connected Europe’s first smart and connected bus to 5G in collaboration with Zaragoza City Council in Spain. The electric bus is equipped with a driving assistance system that automates acceleration, braking, and steering, without driver intervention. … Read the full press release

Metro de Málaga Inaugurates New Extension of Metro Network with Alstom’s CBTC Signalling Technology

(IN BRIEF) The Malaga Metro network has extended to the city center, with Alstom being the selected partner to develop the signalling technology, which is integrated into the new section. This extension includes two new stations, 1.7 km of lines, … Read the full press release

Bekaert Joins Forces with Non-Profit Solar Impulse Foundation to Combat Climate Change

(IN BRIEF) Bekaert has announced its partnership with the Solar Impulse Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Bertrand Piccard, which aims to promote sustainable and profitable solutions. Through this partnership, Bekaert will have access to valuable resources and expertise in … Read the full press release

Infineon and Apex.AI accelerate integration of safety-critical automotive functions

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG and Apex.AI have announced a partnership to co-develop a platform that will accelerate software development for automotive customers. The collaboration will integrate Apex.AI’s software development kit and Infineon’s AURIX™ TC3X microcontroller to expedite the integration … Read the full press release

Alstom als bevorzugter Lieferant für ein integriertes Eisenbahnsystem in einem großen Infrastrukturprojekt auf den Philippinen ausgewählt

(IN KÜRZE) Alstom, ein führender Anbieter intelligenter und nachhaltiger Mobilitätslösungen, hat von der Mitsubishi Corporation den Auftrag erhalten, ein integriertes Eisenbahnsystem für die Erweiterung des North-South Commuter Railway-Projekts (NSCR) auf den Philippinen bereitzustellen. Alstom wird das Konsortium mit Colas Rail … Read the full press release

Alstom Selected as Preferred Supplier for Integrated Railway System in Philippines’ Major Infrastructure Project

(IN BRIEF) Alstom, a leading provider of smart and sustainable mobility solutions, has been awarded a contract by Mitsubishi Corporation to provide an integrated railway system for the North-South Commuter Railway project (NSCR) extension in the Philippines. Alstom will lead … Read the full press release

bp pulse and APCOA’s Urban Hubs to Support Urban E-Mobility Infrastructure Throughout Europe

(IN BRIEF) bp pulse and APCOA Parking Group have entered into a pan-European agreement to create over 100 EV fast charging hubs across Europe. The agreement involves the deployment of ultra-fast charging stations at APCOA car parks, known as Urban … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund Supports Climate Innovation with €25 Million Investment in Contrarian Ventures

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has invested €25 million in Contrarian Ventures, a pan-European climate-tech impact venture capital fund, as part of its mission to support innovative and high-growth small and medium-sized enterprises across Europe. The funding will … Read the full press release

Connected Cities Initiative Leads to 11 Million Euro MaaS Contract for Indra

(IN BRIEF) Indra, a technology engineering company, has been chosen to develop a Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform for six Spanish cities: Valencia, Valladolid, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Gijón, Logroño, and Fuenlabrada. The platform will integrate all public and private transport services into one app … Read the full press release

European Senate Welcomes Marcus Paleti as New Senator

(IN BRIEF) Marcus Paleti, CEO of Laureti Group, has been accepted as a member of the European Senate. The announcement followed a closed-door launch event for a white paper on the passenger experience economy, which predicts the future of mobility … Read the full press release

Joint Venture to Develop Hydrogen Stations for Heavy-Duty Vehicles on Major European Roads

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Air Liquide are forming a joint venture to develop a network of hydrogen fueling stations for heavy-duty vehicles on major European roads. The two companies plan to deploy over 100 hydrogen stations across France, Benelux, and … Read the full press release

Growing Demand in Mobility Sector Prompts Linde to Increase Hydrogen Capacity, Plans Multiple Green Hydrogen Projects Across the US

(IN BRIEF) Linde, a leading industrial gases and engineering company, plans to increase its green hydrogen production capacity in Ontario, California due to growing demand from the mobility market. Linde will build, own and operate a 5MW PEM electrolyzer and, … Read the full press release

NWO Launches €14 Million Call for Proposals for Direct Use of Hydrogen in Industry, Mobility and Built Environment

(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 20-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) has launched a new call for proposals for the National Growth Fund (NGF) program GroenvermogenNL, focused on the direct use of hydrogen in the energy-intensive industry, … Read the full press release

Global Leader in Sustainable Mobility, Alstom, Named Top Employer in 22 Countries

(PRESS RELEASE) SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, France, 17-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom (EPA: ALO), a French multinational rolling stock manufacturer and leader in sustainable and green mobility solutions, has announced it achieved the Global Top Employer 2023 certification for the first time, being … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole subsidiary Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring makes equity investment in Watèa by Michelin

(PRESS RELEASE) CLERMONT-FERRAND, France, 1-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Michelin (EPA: ML), a French multinational tire and mobility leader and the 2nd largest tyre manufacturer in the world, has announced that its new startup Watèa, a tailor-made electric mobility solution for … Read the full press release

L’entreprise autrichienne de technologie de la mobilité AVL étend son infrastructure de test mondiale pour la technologie des piles à combustible et de l’hydrogène avec un nouveau centre de test de pointe à Graz, en Autriche

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) GRAZ, Autriche, 20-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — AVL, l’un des leaders mondiaux des technologies de mobilité pour le développement, la simulation et les tests dans l’industrie automobile, a annoncé l’expansion substantielle de son infrastructure de test mondiale pour … Read the full press release

Vienna Stock Exchange: ATX Global Players index will be updated to include PIERER Mobility AG and exclude AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 16-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Wiener Börse AG, the operator of the stock exchanges in Vienna and Prague, has announced that PIERER Mobility AG, Europe’s leading manufacturer of “powered two-wheelers”, will be joining the ATX Global Players Index. … Read the full press release