Transport

Vianode receives USD 300 million LOI from Euler Hermes, Germany’s export loan agency, for North American synthetic graphite plant

Vianode, an advanced battery materials company, announces significant progress on the project financing for the planned development of a North American, large-scale synthetic graphite plant. Euler Hermes AG, the export credit agency acting for the German Government, has confirmed in a Letter of Interest, that Vianode is eligible in principle for a loan guarantee of up to USD 300 million.

Precision Micro secures series production of critical component for fuel cell-electric vehicle powertrain

Precision Micro, a global provider of chemically etched components, has successfully secured a series production contract with a renowned German multinational engineering and technology company.

Siemens elevates automotive and aerospace simulation with new Simcenter updates

Updates to Simcenter streamlines workflows, accelerates aerospace certification processes and provides deeper insights

FPT INDUSTRIAL DRIVES EXCELLENCE: THE BRAND’S N67 NG ENGINE POWERS THE SUSTAINABLE TRUCK OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER, THE IVECO EUROCARGO CNG

FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine and power generation applications, is once again leading the way in sustainability. Indeed, IVECO’s Eurocargo CNG, powered by FPT Industrial’s N67 NG engines, has been crowned Sustainable Truck of the Year in the Distribution category. The prestigious award, organized by Italian trade magazine Vado e Torno since 2016, was based on the choice of an independent jury of industry journalists.

Alleima supplies Preem in the green transition of the aviation industry

Alleima will supply Preem with heat exchanger tubes to be used in the conversion of the Lysekil refinery from fossil to renewable fuels. The investment is an important part of Sweden's green energy transition and will make Preem the largest producer of renewable jet fuel in northern Europe.

Dacke Industri drive growth with strategic acquisition of G-TEK AB

Dacke Industri has successfully acquired G-TEK AB, a leading provider of optimal Powerpack installations for OEM manufacturers of mobile vehicles across northern Europe. On December 12th, 2024, Dacke Industri completed the acquisition of 98% of G-TEK's shares, while the current management will continue to hold the remaining shares.

World’s First Electric Hydrofoil Ferry Line Takes Off in Stockholm

The world’s first electric hydrofoil ferry has begun its service. Candela P-12 "Nova" sets out to eliminate emissions from Stockholm’s public transport while halving commute times.

First Electric Boat Successfully Crosses the Baltic Sea

A group of Swedes set a world record by driving a hydrofoiling Candela C-8 between Stockholm and the Finnish autonomous region of Åland, marking the first time an electric boat has crossed the Baltic Sea and made the journey between the two countries. They even returned the same day – at 95% lower costs than a fossil-fuel-powered boat.

Interlockings switch to digital

The automation specialists from Pilz are supporting the modernisation of the railways with a safe and modular rail control system: PSSrail is intended to be the pioneer for digital rail - safe, modular and digitally controllable.

Berlin Gets Flying Electric Ferry

Traveling from Berlin’s eastern city center to Oberschöneweide in just ten minutes? That’s impossible by car or S-Bahn. However, Swedish tech company Candela today announced the sale of a Candela P-12 electric hydrofoiling ferry to Funkhaus/Reederei Riedel, marking a watershed moment for zero-emission transport in Germany.