Tag Archives: mobility

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