Europa Wire: EIB Backs Installation of Over 8,400 EV Charging Stations in Eastern Europe to Boost Clean Mobility000955

EIB Backs Installation of Over 8,400 EV Charging Stations in Eastern Europe to Boost Clean Mobility (IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed a €40 million loan to Eldrive Holding GmbH, based in Austria, to establish 8,472 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Bulgaria, Lithuania, and Romania over the next three years. This… Continue reading Europa Wire: EIB Backs Installation of Over 8,400 EV Charging Stations in Eastern Europe to Boost Clean Mobility000955

Europa Wire: thyssenkrupp Materials Services Expands Operations with $37 Million Investment in San Luis Potosí, Mexico000954

thyssenkrupp Materials Services Expands Operations with $37 Million Investment in San Luis Potosí, Mexico (IN BRIEF) thyssenkrupp Materials Services has opened a new $37 million service center in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, with a focus on sustainability and electromobility. The facility will create approximately 65 jobs and aims to support the growing automotive supply industry… Continue reading Europa Wire: thyssenkrupp Materials Services Expands Operations with $37 Million Investment in San Luis Potosí, Mexico000954

Europa Wire: SEAT S.A. Appoints Sven Schuwirth as Executive Vice-President for Sales and Marketing, Overseeing SEAT and CUPRA Brands000953

SEAT S.A. Appoints Sven Schuwirth as Executive Vice-President for Sales and Marketing, Overseeing SEAT and CUPRA Brands (IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A. has appointed Sven Schuwirth as the new Executive Vice-President for Sales and Marketing, overseeing both SEAT and CUPRA brands, starting from February 1, 2024. This appointment marks a natural progression in Schuwirth’s career at… Continue reading Europa Wire: SEAT S.A. Appoints Sven Schuwirth as Executive Vice-President for Sales and Marketing, Overseeing SEAT and CUPRA Brands000953

Europa Wire: MAN’s Electric Lion Truck Almost Sold Out with 700 Orders in 3 Months 000952

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 set to… Continue reading Europa Wire: MAN’s Electric Lion Truck Almost Sold Out with 700 Orders in 3 Months 000952

Europa Wire: Continental Leads Tire Industry in Sustainability with Innovative Technologies000951

Continental Leads Tire Industry in Sustainability with Innovative Technologies (IN BRIEF) Continental, a leading international tire manufacturer, is at the forefront of sustainability in the industry. The company has integrated sustainable materials like recycled PET and rice husk ash silica from its Conti GreenConcept concept tire into its series tires, launching the most sustainable series… Continue reading Europa Wire: Continental Leads Tire Industry in Sustainability with Innovative Technologies000951

Europa Wire: BASF to Lead Battery Recycling Efforts for Iveco Group Electric Vehicle Fleet 000950

From left: Dr. Daniel Schönfelder, President of BASF’s Catalysts division, who is also responsible for the company’s battery materials and battery recycling business, and Francesco Donato, Head of Iveco Group Procurement. Photo: BASF SE (IN BRIEF) Iveco Group (EXM: IVG) has partnered with BASF (FWB: BAS), a leading global chemical company, to implement a recycling… Continue reading Europa Wire: BASF to Lead Battery Recycling Efforts for Iveco Group Electric Vehicle Fleet 000950

Europa Wire: New ACEA Chair Domenico Nucera Aims to Lead Bus Sector Toward Decarbonization000949

New ACEA Chair Domenico Nucera Aims to Lead Bus Sector Toward Decarbonization (IN BRIEF) Domenico Nucera, President of Iveco Group’s Bus Business Unit, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the bus and coach division of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Nucera’s role is crucial as the European Union aims for ambitious decarbonization in… Continue reading Europa Wire: New ACEA Chair Domenico Nucera Aims to Lead Bus Sector Toward Decarbonization000949

Europa Wire: Vespa Unveils Limited-Edition Vespa 946 Dragon and Dragon Varsity Jacket for Lunar New Year Celebration000948

Vespa Unveils Limited-Edition Vespa 946 Dragon and Dragon Varsity Jacket for Lunar New Year Celebration (IN BRIEF) Vespa, the iconic Italian scooter brand, introduces a limited-edition Vespa 946 Dragon and matching Dragon Varsity Jacket in honor of the Year of the Dragon. The Vespa 946 Dragon, produced in a limited run of 1888 units, showcases… Continue reading Europa Wire: Vespa Unveils Limited-Edition Vespa 946 Dragon and Dragon Varsity Jacket for Lunar New Year Celebration000948

Europa Wire: Bentley Achieves Strong Sales and Surges in Luxury Personalization Despite Challenges in 2023000948

Bentley Achieves Strong Sales and Surges in Luxury Personalization Despite Challenges in 2023 (IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors, renowned for luxury cars, reported its third-best year in 2023, with global sales reaching 13,560 vehicles, although this represented an 11% decrease from the previous year. The company noted a significant rise in customer interest in personalized luxury… Continue reading Europa Wire: Bentley Achieves Strong Sales and Surges in Luxury Personalization Despite Challenges in 2023000948

Europa Wire: Luxembourg’s EV Charging Infrastructure Expands with SWIO and EVBox Partnership000947

EVBox Troniq High Power (IN BRIEF) SWIO, a joint venture by mobility service provider Losch and infrastructure engineering firm SOCOM, is partnering with EVBox, a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider, to introduce high-speed EV charging stations in Luxembourg. SWIO has already installed two EVBox Troniq High Power DC fast charging stations with outputs… Continue reading Europa Wire: Luxembourg’s EV Charging Infrastructure Expands with SWIO and EVBox Partnership000947