VDMA: “Ban on internal combustion engines means fewer opportunities for CO2 reduction”
The EU Parliament has agreed to limit CO2 vehicle emissions to zero without regard to the fuel used. This will de facto ban the internal combustion engine for passenger cars – a mistake! Because the ban will reduce the diversity of…
Genesis announces Bespoke ‘GENESIS CHARGING’ programme for vehicle customers powered by Shell Recharge Solutions
‘Genesis Charging’ offers customers comprehensive, stress-free vehicle charging solutions across Europe Partnership with Shell Recharge Solutions delivers public and home charging solutions Shell Recharge locations are, where possible, supplied by 100% certified renewable energy Holistic approach brings one app, a…
Volta Trucks raises €230M and confirms the arrival of the world’s first purpose−built, full−electric 16−tonne commercial vehicle in Spain
The Volta Zero is the first purpose-built, full-electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle designed for sustainable inner-city logistics, where air quality is at its worst The Swedish company is focused on Madrid, amongst other European cities, which will see the Volta Zero…
adidas reveal murals celebrating Stars of UEFA Women’s EURO 2022™ as the record−breaking tournament kicks off
The murals – and an accompanying series of short-films – celebrate the goals that the players have achieved and continue to pursue both on and off the pitch The four murals each feature an adidas-sponsored athlete who is set to…
Sudanese trafficking victims’ release plea rejected
Miriam Karmali, Freedom United June 26, 2022 News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Law & policyHow the new law against forced labor in Xinjiang will impact fashion The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act came into force on June 21, compelling…
Gebrüder Weiss posts growth across the board
Logistics specialist extends its network in Europe and overseas, increasing net sales to 2.5 billion euros / Strong demand for e-commerce / 112 million euros invested in expanding locations / Continuing focus on digital services and green logistics Lauterach, March…
US: Over 550 monkeypox cases reported as virus spreads undetected
By Luca Cacciatore The World Health Organization warned Wednesday that monkeypox is spreading largely undetected as the organization tallied more than 550 cases of the virus across 30 different countries, CNBC reported. During a news conference in Geneva, Switzerland, Dr. Rosamund Lewis, the…
“EU must become independent of Russian energy”
The EU must make Europe independent of Russian energy sources. In this context, the focus is primarily on reducing energy consumption. The mechanical engineering industry offers a wide range of solutions. Brussels/Frankfurt 17/05/2022 – Commenting on the European Commission’s RePowerEU plan,…
GENESIS GV60
The exciting growth and success of Genesis continues with the launch of its first dedicated electric vehicle, all-new GV60, a model that embodies the brand’s journey towards electrification. A significant addition to the Genesis family and a bold statement of…
EU−African trade gets new opportunities
The Ukraine war will also lead to a reorganisation of supply chains in the mechanical and plant engineering sector, strengthening closer economic ties between Europe and Africa. VDMA, Europes’s most important Mechanical Engineering Industry Association has established training centres in…
