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Hankook and Formula E celebrate partnership launch

Presentation of the new iON race tyre in The Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Austria Roughly 30% of the new Gen3 tyre is made from sustainable materials Seoul, Korea/Neu-Isenburg, Germany, 28.09.2022 – As of next season, Hankook will be the new and exclusive technical partner and tyre supplier of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. At an event in The Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Austria, Hankook officially presented the newly developed Hankook iON race tyres to guests and representatives of Formula E, as well as the international media. The new tyre has been developed in close cooperation with the racing series and is particularly aimed at meeting the sustainability needs of Formula E and the future of e-mobility, without compromising motorsport performance, of course. Nearly 30 percent of the new tyre, which is specially tailored to the third generation of Formula E race cars, is made of sustainable materials. The Formula E teams currently have access to a tyre variant that can be used in both dry and wet conditions, in order to further save resources. Furthermore, the long durability of the tyre is another pioneering step. After the respective race weekends, Hankook completely recycles every set of tyres ensuring the championship is as sustainable as possible. The first-time motorsport fans will see the Hankook tyres in race conditions will be at the Mexico City E-Prix on 14 January 2023, where 40,000 spectators are expected to fill the grandstands for what will be the first race in the new Gen3 era. Further information about the company’s engagement in Formula E can be found on the newly created Hankook motorsports website under www.hankook-motorsports.com Sooil Lee, President & CEO of Hankook Tire & Technology: “A good three years ago, we at Hankook decided to become official technical partner and tyre supplier of what is arguably the most progressive, modern and sustainable racing series in the world from the 2023 season. The …


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Premiere ride: Siemens and Deutsche Bahn test hydrogen train and mobile fueling station for first time

Next milestone in the “H2goesRail” project Siemens CEO Roland Busch, DB CEO Richard Lutz and State Secretary Hartmut Höppner take first test ride in the Mireo Plus H and test the refueling process Innovative complete hydrogen system will be used in regular passenger service as of 2024 and replace diesel trainset Hydrogen train and mobile fueling station can be viewed at the InnoTrans2022 (Wegberg-Wildenrath, September 9, 2022) Premiere ride in the new hydrogen train: Dr. Roland Busch, CEO of Siemens AG, Dr. Richard Lutz, CEO of Deutsche Bahn, and Hartmut Höppner, State Secretary in the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV), are taking their first ride in the Mireo Plus H hydrogen train today and will then demonstrate the train’s refueling procedure using the mobile hydrogen fueling station. The event will be held at the Siemens Test and Validation Center in Wegberg-Wildenrath, North Rhine-Westphalia. It is planned to have hydrogen technology replace diesel-powered trainsets in regional transport in the future and make a significant contribution to phasing out diesel fuel. Hydrogen trains are a particularly climate-friendly drive technology since they operate emission-free with green hydrogen and emit only water vapor. Siemens Mobility and Deutsche Bahn presented the H2goesRail project to the public in November 2020. In addition to the refueling and commissioning tests conducted over recent months, DB employees have been trained to operate the system when it enters service. “We are taking a decisive step with our partners today toward the future of climate-neutral transport. The new Mireo Plus H train emits nothing but water. It has a range of around 1,000 kilometers, can reach speeds of up to 160 kilometers per hour, and can be refueled quickly. Over its service life of 30 years, a single train will save up to 45,000 tons of CO 2 emissions compared to travel by car,” said Roland Busch, CEO of Siemens …


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Siemens commissions one of Germany’s largest green hydrogen generation plants

Hydrogen generation plant with electrical capacity of 8.75 megawatts opened in Wunsiedel Facility to generate 1,350 tons of hydrogen a year and cut CO2 emissions by about 13,500 tons Opening attended by Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder and Siemens Managing Board member Matthias Rebellius Siemens is technology and financing partner In Wunsiedel, Upper Franconia, one of Germany’s largest green hydrogen generation plants has been planned digitally and commissioned by Siemens, demonstrating the key role hydrogen can play in Germany’s energy future. Around one year after the official groundbreaking ceremony, Bavaria’s Minister-President Markus Söder, Siemens Managing Board member Matthias Rebellius and Siemens Financial Services CEO Veronika Bienert handed over the plant to the operating company WUN H2, represented by Managing Directors Thilo Rießner and Philipp Matthes. Inbetriebnahme H2-Anlage Wunsiedel Official commissioning of one of Germany's largest hydrogen generation plants: Siemens CEO Matthias Rebellius, Siemens Germany CEO Uwe Bartmann and project manager Andreas Schmuderer symbolically hand over water bottles to the two managing directors of the operating company WUN H2, Thilo Rießner and Philipp Matthes, and Bavaria's Minister President Markus Söder. In picture from left: Philipp Matthes, Uwe Bartmann, Andreas Schmuderer, Marko Krasser, Managing Director SWW Wunsiedel, Thilo Rießner, Matthias Rebellius, Veronika Bienert, CEO Siemens Financial Services, Minister President Markus Söder and Mayor Nikolas Lahovnic. Up to 1,350 tons of green hydrogen can now be generated annually from renewable solar and wind power in the Wunsiedel Energy Park. Hydrogen is generated by an electrolyzer – with a total capacity of 8.75 megawatts – from Siemens Energy’s latest and most powerful product line. The “Silyzer 300” is based on proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology, which is optimally suited for operation with renewable energies. The hydrogen …


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Siemens and Shell sign MoU to advance low-carbon, highly efficient energy solutions

Companies to work together to speed up energy transition Partnership to focus on green hydrogen projects at Shell and its customers Holland Hydrogen 1 project in Rotterdam key milestone in partnership to advance green hydrogen Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Shell Global Solutions International BV have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing low-carbon and highly efficient energy solutions that support the energy transition. The agreement will focus on projects that produce green hydrogen for industrial applications at Shell and its customers, as well as enhancing collaboration in the areas of biofuels and circular chemistry. Under the MoU, Siemens and Shell will create solutions that increase energy efficiency and generate sustainable power, consisting of, but not limited to, digitalization, efficient networks, and the production, distribution, and application of green hydrogen. The partnership, inked with Siemens’ Electrification and Automation business unit, has the potential to strengthen synergies for both parties. While Siemens intends to work with Shell to accelerate the latter’s transition towards net-zero operations, Shell seeks to supply Siemens and its affiliates with low carbon products that reduce emissions across the supply chain, in Siemens’ operations, and in the use phase of Siemens products, consisting of but not limited to supply of biofuels. Graham Henley, Senior Vice President Engineering and Project Capability, Shell Projects and Technology | Carlos Maurer, Executive Vice President Sectors and Decarbonisation, Shell Downstream | Stephan May, CEO of Electrification and Automation at Siemens Smart Infrastructure “Siemens is committed to decoupling electrification from fossil fuel resources. Partnerships are key to driving this effort and transitioning towards sustainable energy supplies,” said Stephan May, CEO of Electrification and Automation at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. “The partnership with …


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Siemens Mobility to retrofit the Dutch National Railways ViRM fleet with ETCS technology

Siemens Mobility to retrofit 176 ViRM double deck rail vehicles with the latest ETCS onboard technology Siemens Mobility will provide seven years of maintenance services for ETCS system Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract by NS Group N.V, the Dutch Railways, to retrofit 176 ViRM trains with the latest European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 technology. With the ETCS Level 2 upgrade, the fleet will be able to operate with a greater degree of efficiency for the remainder of its lifetime, while also meeting the latest European standards for rail safety interoperability. Siemens Mobility will provide the ETCS onboard unit equipment and installation support, as well as seven years of maintenance services for the system. The retrofitted vehicles will be delivered in the period 2023–2027. “All over Europe, rail operators are looking for new solutions to increase capacity and reduce energy consumption as well as infrastructure costs. Our sophisticated ETCS onboard technology will help Dutch Railways to achieve their modernization and performance goals,” said Andre Rodenbeck, CEO of Rail Infrastructure at Siemens Mobility. “This important project is another significant step in transforming the more than 20 different national railway control and safety systems currently being used in Europe, towards a harmonized and interoperable system that safely paves the way for cross border rail transportation.” This is the first major contract award of rolling stock ETCS upgrade in the Netherlands and is part of a comprehensive Dutch program to retrofit its existing rolling stock fleet with the latest train control technology. NS and Siemens Mobility view this initial project award as a long-term and collaborative partnership, which will ensure a smooth transition from the existing train control system to ETCS. The new system will also simplify future upgrades to the next ETCS versions according to TSI standards (Technical Specifications for …


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Volkswagen announces new appointments to key positions on the Brand Board of Management

Thomas Ulbrich becomes board member in charge of the newly created New Mobility division, which bundles the e-series and software expertise of Volkswagen Passenger Cars › Kai Grünitz succeeds Ulbrich as the board member responsible for Technical Development (TD) › Patrik Andreas Mayer takes over as Chief Financial Officer › Alexander Seitz appointed Executive Chairman of Volkswagen Group South American Region › The restructuring comes into effect on October 1, 2022 Volkswagen has made new appointments to key positions on the Brand Board of Management, laying crucial foundations for the company’s transformation toward the age of digital and autonomous mobility. Thomas Ulbrich becomes board member in charge of the newly created New Mobility division, which unites the e-series and software expertise of Volkswagen Passenger Cars. Kai Grünitz, previously Head of Development at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, succeeds Ulbrich as the board member responsible for Technical Development (TD). Other personnel changes relate to Finance. Patrik Andreas Mayer, currently Chief Financial Officer at Volkswagen Group Russia, becomes the Chief Financial Officer at the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand. He succeeds Alexander Seitz, who has been appointed Executive Chairman of Volkswagen Group South American Region. He is thus the successor to Pablo Di Si, who has been President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America and CEO of Volkswagen North American Region since September 1, 2022. Ulbrich, Grünitz, Mayer and Seitz will take up their new posts effective October 1, 2022. By restructuring the technological Board functions, Volkswagen is creating a strong foundation for systematically driving forward the company’s transformation toward a software-oriented mobility provider. “With the newly created New Mobility division, we’re bundling the strategic action areas of electric mobility and software, thereby increasing our pace of innovation. The goal is to offer our …


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Ambassador Katherine Tai to Travel to Kenya, Germany, Cambodia, and Indonesia

Ambassador Katherine Tai Office of the U.S. Trade Representative September 11, 2022 WASHINGTON – On September 13, 2022, Ambassador Katherine Tai will lead a Presidential Delegation to Nairobi, Kenya to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency William Samoei Arap Ruto. On September 14-15, 2022, Ambassador Tai will be in Neuhardenberg, Germany for the 2022 meeting of the G7 trade ministers. During this trip, Ambassador Tai will meet with her G7 counterparts to discuss opportunities for continued multilateral cooperation on advancing fair competition for workers, addressing economic coercion, supply chain resilience and sustainability, and WTO reform. On September 17-18, 2022, Ambassador Tai will be in Siem Reap, Cambodia for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Economic Ministers (AEM)-USTR Consultations. This trip will build on the historic investments in U.S.-Southeast Asia relations that President Biden announced during the U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit in May 2022. In Siem Reap, Ambassador Tai will also meet with stakeholders, including private sector companies, and discuss how the United States’ trade agenda can support and enhance investment throughout the region. On September 21-23, 2022, Ambassador Tai will be in Bali, Indonesia for the G20 Trade, Investment and Industry Ministerial Meeting. Ambassador Tai will meet with her G20 counterparts and discuss how the world’s leading economies can create sustainable, inclusive economic growth for all people. Additional details on specific meetings will come at a later date. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za International/. Ambassador Katherine Tai to Travel to Kenya, Germany, Cambodia, and Indonesia Submission Details Author: Africa Media from The Africa Regional Media Hub. More Info link: Images: For a high res version of THIS image please contact The Africa Regional Media Hub Facebook: Twitter: …


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New technology functions for Sinumerik One simplify operation and increase productivity

Y-turning and Advanced Rapid Movement for even more machine tool productivity Reduced Dynamic Mode reduces wear and increases availability End-to-end keyboard and machine control panel portfolio from 15 to 24 inches Siemens is expanding its offering around the Sinumerik One "digital native" CNC. The new CNC generation from Siemens, which was introduced to the market in 2019, is also coming up with innovations in software and hardware this year. With the new Sinumerik V6.20 software, there are new technology functions for the Sinumerik One that simplify operation, reduce machine wear, and increase productivity. Siemens is thus demonstrating once again how the powerful Sinumerik One machine tool control system can be optimally used for digital transformation in a highly productive, flexible, and modular way. Under the motto "Accelerate digitalization for a sustainable tomorrow", Siemens will be demonstrating at this year's AMB how the enormous potential for optimizing machine tools can be utilized thanks to the continuous analysis of production data. With the new Y-turning function, Sinumerik One can now be used for machines that turn from the Y-axis, enabling up to 3 times the feed rate and resulting in increased productivity. New tool types were created for this purpose and all turning functionalities and cycles were adapted for these tools. The Advanced Rapid Movement function is also one of the innovations in the technology functions. It enables time-optimized movement, which means that faster movements take place between machining operations. The part program does not have to be changed for this. Overall, machining can be up to ten percent faster. The function must be implemented together with the machine builder. With Reduced Dynamic Mode, there is now a function that reduces wear on the machine and thus increases its availability. The NCK function enables the machine tool builder to automatically transfer the machine tool to reduced …


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Siemens equips its Intelligent Valve with glycol capability and change-over function

Intelligent Valve from Siemens now also operates with a glycol content in the hydronic circuit Integrated change-over function saves engineering time and investment costs at the automation level Siemens Smart Infrastructure has enhanced its Intelligent Valve with new glycol capability. As a result, the valve can now be used in hydronic circuits with ethylene glycol-based antifreeze. The glycol option substantially increases the range of use cases for the Intelligent Valve: It extends the application range to hydronic circuits that are exposed to ambient temperatures below 0°C during standstill. Example applications include coils in air handling units (AHUs) or recoolers of chiller plants. With the new capability, the required burst protection can be provided without sacrificing the well-known benefits of Intelligent Valve such as energy transparency, pressure-independent flow control or optimized Delta T Thanks to the newly integrated dynamic control change-over function, a heat exchanger can be dispensed within the assembly of AHUs. Intelligent Valve has two different parameter sets: one for heating, and one for cooling. This allows ideal operation in cost-effective and space-saving applications like combined coils in AHUs or combined distributions. With its new control function for changeover applications, the Intelligent Valve automatically detects whether it is in heating or cooling mode and optimizes quantities such as volume flow or ΔT. This change-over function saves engineering time and investment costs at the automation level. The new function allows ventilation centers to be optimized, AHUs to be downsized, and ultimately space to be saved that can be used for other purposes. Visit us at Light + Building 2022 in Frankfurt am Main, October 2 - 6, in hall 11.0, B56. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za International/. Siemens equips its Intelligent Valve with glycol capability and change-over function Submission …


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All-electric off-road vehicle with all-wheel drive is the most powerful ID. model yet

ID. XTREME shows the performance potential and versatility of the modular electric drive matrix Volkswagen is supporting the international ID. Treffen in Ticino as a partner Electrifying surprise at the ID. Treffen in Locarno: Volkswagen presents the ID. XTREME in Ticino today, an exceptional off-road concept car that will generate an enthusiastic response among the many electric mobility fans at the event. The fully electric concept car with all-wheel drive system is based on the ID.4 GTX and combines the strengths of a modern SUV with the sense of adventure embodied by a rugged off-road vehicle. The ID. XTREME from Volkswagen stands for maximum emotion and a desire for adventure. The concept vehicle was created by the team of Andreas Reckewerth (Head of overall vehicle) in the Volkswagen Development department. “The modular electric drive matrix (MEB) has enormous technical potential,” says Silke Bagschik, Head of the MEB Product Line. “For many of our customers, vehicles are much more than just a means of transport. With the ID. XTREME, we are raising electric mobility from VW to a new performance level.” The result of the project is a unique off-road vehicle that impresses with its rugged appearance and outstanding power. A high-performance drive on the rear axle and software adaptations in the drive control unit increase the system power of the concept car by 65 kW to 285 kW compared with the ID.4 GTX – in other words, by about 30 percent. “The ID. XTREME is made by enthusiasts at Volkswagen for ID. enthusiasts here in Locarno. We are really eager to find out how the fans of electromobility react to the vehicle. Based on the feedback from our community, we will decide how to proceed with the project," adds Silke Bagschik. The exterior of the VW ID. XTREME also shows that the vehicle is ready for every off-road adventure. Raised rally running gear, 18-inch off-road wheels, a modified crash member with additional front bumper, and 50 mm-wider wings …


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