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Volkswagen Marks One-Year Milestone of Art4All Initiative, Providing Free Access to Neue Nationalgalerie

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen celebrates one year of its Volkswagen Group Art4All initiative, which offers free access to the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin every Thursday between 4 and 8 p.m. The initiative aims to make art and culture accessible to a wide … Read the full press release

EIB Funds GDI’s Innovative Silicon Anode Technology to Revolutionize Battery Performance

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €20 million quasi-equity loan to GDI, a US-based company with an affiliate in the Netherlands, to develop silicon anode technology for batteries. This technology aims to replace graphite in batteries … Read the full press release

EIB Global Invests $30 Million in Seedstars Africa Ventures to Boost Innovation and Job Creation in Africa

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has announced a $30 million equity investment in the Seedstars Africa Ventures I venture capital fund to support innovative entrepreneurs in Africa. This investment aims to provide improved access to risk capital for startups and innovative … Read the full press release

Ericsson, T-Mobile, and Qualcomm Achieve Mind-Blowing 5G Speeds Beyond 3.6Gbps in a World First

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, T-Mobile, and Qualcomm Technologies have achieved unprecedented download speeds exceeding 3.6Gbps using a six-component carrier aggregation (6CC) on a live production 5G network, setting a groundbreaking milestone. This test harnessed the power of 5G carrier aggregation, combining … Read the full press release

Ericsson and MTN Strengthen Partnership to Expand Mobile Financial Services Across Africa

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and MTN Group have deepened their collaboration to advance mobile financial services and promote financial inclusion across Africa. This partnership will leverage MTN’s Mobile Money (MoMo) service on the Ericsson Wallet Platform to provide a wide range … Read the full press release

Vivo and Ericsson’s 5G Solutions Ensure Seamless Connectivity at São Paulo’s ‘The Town’ Festival

(IN BRIEF) São Paulo’s inaugural ‘The Town’ music, culture, and art festival, held from September 2nd to 10th, 2023, provided an immersive experience for attendees with the help of Vivo and Ericsson’s 5G infrastructure. To serve the estimated 500,000 festivalgoers, … Read the full press release

RWE Successfully Connects 20th Onshore Wind Farm in Poland, Expanding Renewable Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) RWE, a global leader in renewable energies, has achieved a significant milestone by connecting its 20th onshore wind farm to the grid in Poland. The Żnin wind farm, located in Kujawsko-Pomorskie, boasts 16 wind turbines with a total … Read the full press release

EVA Air Places Order for 18 A350-1000s and 15 A321neo Aircraft from Airbus

(IN BRIEF) Taiwanese airline EVA Air has confirmed its order for 18 long-range A350-1000s and 15 single-aisle A321neo aircraft from Airbus. This decision marks EVA Air as the latest global airline to choose the A350-1000 for its long-haul operations and … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Completes Vesterhav Syd Offshore Wind Farm, Powers 170,000 Danish Households with Fossil-Free Energy

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has achieved a significant milestone by completing the Vesterhav Syd offshore wind farm, connecting it to the Danish power grid. All 20 wind turbines at the site are now operational, supplying fossil-free electricity to approximately 170,000 Danish … Read the full press release

London Gatwick Unveils Advanced Electric Vehicle Charging Station in World-First Initiative

(IN BRIEF) London Gatwick Airport has made history by inaugurating the world’s first Electric Forecourt® – a dedicated electric vehicle (EV) charging station developed by GRIDSERVE. Situated on the approach to the South Terminal, this cutting-edge facility offers 30 charging … Read the full press release

EQT Launches Healthcare Growth Strategy and Announces First Investment in Mabtech

(IN BRIEF) EQT has unveiled its EQT Healthcare Growth Strategy and revealed its initial investment in Mabtech, acquired from the IK Small Cap II Fund. The strategy aims to capitalize on long-term healthcare trends, leveraging scientific breakthroughs, technology advancements, and … Read the full press release

GTT Secures Orders for Two Advanced LNG Carriers from South Korean Shipyards

(IN BRIEF) GTT, a leading engineering company specializing in membrane containment systems for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry, has announced receiving two orders in 2023 for the tank design of new Liquefied Natural Gas Carriers (LNGC). The first vessel, … Read the full press release

DNV Partners with Offshore Wind Developers to Enhance HVDC Integration in U.S. Grid

(IN BRIEF) DNV has initiated a joint industry project (JIP) alongside ten offshore wind and transmission developers to facilitate the integration of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission into the U.S. electric grid. HVDC is crucial for efficiently incorporating offshore … Read the full press release

Surge in Orders for Alternative-Fueled Ships Signals Maritime Industry’s Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform reported a significant increase in orders for ships with alternative fuel propulsion in 2023, totaling 298, marking an 8% year-on-year rise. Notably, methanol gained prominence with 138 orders, nearly on par with … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Secures Multi-Million Euro Orders for Auto Components, Boosting Engine Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, a prominent tech enterprise, has secured two substantial orders, collectively valued in the mid-two-digit million-euro range, from a renowned car and truck manufacturer. One order pertains to variable oil pumps, while the other involves cSUV divert-air valves, … Read the full press release

EcoDataCenter Adopts Recycled Steel Heat Exchangers to Slash Data Center Carbon Emissions

(IN BRIEF) EcoDataCenter, a leading sustainable data center provider, is set to make an industry-first move by deploying Alfa Laval heat exchangers made from recycled steel produced without new CO2 emissions from SSAB. This collaboration marks a significant step towards … Read the full press release

EBRD Grants €29 Million for Renewable Energy Projects in Poland

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a financial package of up to PLN 126.1 million (€29 million) to subsidiaries of Eurowatt Green Energy Group SA, Baltic Sea Polska II sp. z o.o., and C&C … Read the full press release

Siemens and AWS Partner to Bring Generative AI to Software Development for All Industries

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are collaborating to democratize generative AI in software development. Siemens will integrate Amazon Bedrock, which offers high-performing AI models, into its low-code platform, Mendix. This partnership aims to empower domain experts across … Read the full press release

Logicor Strengthens Bologna Presence with Sustainable Warehouse Redevelopment

(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a prominent European logistics real estate owner, manager, and developer, has completed a redevelopment project in San Giorgio di Piano, Italy, enhancing its sustainability features. The project transformed the site, previously occupied by Mercatone Uno, into a … Read the full press release

ABB to Enhance Smart Water Management with Acquisition of Real Tech’s Optical Sensor Technology

(IN BRIEF) ABB has announced its acquisition of Canadian company Real Tech, a leader in optical sensor technology for real-time water monitoring and testing. This strategic move will bolster ABB’s presence in the water sector and complement its product portfolio … Read the full press release