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Deutsche Bahn signs agreement to sell Arriva to I Squared

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Deutsche Bahn AG (DB) and I Squared Capital have signed an agreement for the sale of the whole of Arriva Group, including all of its operating businesses across 10 European markets, to I Squared, a leading global infrastructure investment manager.

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  • Deutsche Bahn AG (DB) and I Squared Capital have signed an agreement for the sale of the whole of Arriva Group, including all of its operating businesses across 10 European markets, to I Squared, a leading global infrastructure investment manager.
  • The sale of non-core markets, including Arriva Sweden and Portugal in 2022 and Arriva Serbia, Denmark and Poland (Bus) was completed this year.
  • Dr Levin Holle, Member of the Management Board for Finance and Logistics and CFO of Deutsche Bahn AG: “We are happy that I Squared is willing to support Arriva in its future growth.
  • We’re confident that Arriva and I Squared together can play a vital role in delivering innovative and sustainable public transport offerings across Europe.”

ICANN Celebrates 25 Years of Multistakeholder Governance at ICANN78 in Hamburg

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Monday, October 23, 2023

HAMBURG, Germany, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire -- Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) kicked off its 78th Public Meeting in Hamburg, Germany.

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  • HAMBURG, Germany, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire -- Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) kicked off its 78th Public Meeting in Hamburg, Germany.
  • At this week-long meeting, which runs until 26 October, ICANN will also be celebrating 25 years of ensuring a unified and secure Internet.
  • "On this anniversary, we are not merely reflecting on our substantial achievements over the past 25 years," said Sally Costerton, Interim President and CEO of ICANN.
  • Such sessions reflect the intentions of ICANN public forums to facilitate direct communication between the ICANN community, board, and organization.

EQS-News: ABO Wind AG: Hydrogen project enters the next phase

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

ABO Wind has ordered two electrolysis systems from the manufacturer FEST and thus reached an important milestone for the company's first hydrogen project.

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  • ABO Wind has ordered two electrolysis systems from the manufacturer FEST and thus reached an important milestone for the company's first hydrogen project.
  • In Hünfeld, Germany (Hesse), ABO Wind is developing a hybrid project consisting of a wind turbine, hydrogen production and a hydrogen filling station.
  • "We are pleased to contribute our hydrogen technology to the success of ABO Wind’s pioneering project," says Markus Schewitza, CEO of ALAT.
  • The next milestone followed in June 2023 when ABO Wind received the permit to construct the wind turbine.

Fossil-free fuels to meet climate goals: P1 Fuels continues growth trajectory and launches new financing round for mass market entry

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

To scale-up production, P1 Fuels is building a demonstration plant in Germany that will open in 2024, with an industrial production facility planned for 2029.

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  • To scale-up production, P1 Fuels is building a demonstration plant in Germany that will open in 2024, with an industrial production facility planned for 2029.
  • The green tech company's Advanced Synthetic Fuels are free of fossil fuels.
  • Once production is scaled-up, P1 Fuels will be able to improve greenhouse gas reductions to 94 percent compared to fossil fuels.
  • P1 Fuels founder and CEO Martin Popilka stated: "We are enabling a smooth transition to fossil-free fuels right now.

Agency for Business & Economic Development and Germany - Land of Ideas have launched 3rd edition of AGYLE African-German Leadership Programme

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

AGYLE (African German Young Leaders in Business) is jointly run by the Agency for Business & Economic Development (AWE) and Germany – Land of Ideas on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

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  • AGYLE (African German Young Leaders in Business) is jointly run by the Agency for Business & Economic Development (AWE) and Germany – Land of Ideas on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
  • The programme is aimed at connecting young leaders from Africa and Germany in order to facilitate collaborations across continents and develop solutions to common global challenges.
  • Almuth Dörre, Acting Director of the Agency for Business & Economic Development, places high expectations on the programme participants: "AGYLE is building a network of young leaders from Africa and Germany who are joining forces to address today's key challenges.
  • The networking event in Berlin:
    The annual theme of the 2023 AGYLE programme is "Digital transformation – young leaders working towards a green and inclusive future".

Agency for Business & Economic Development and Germany - Land of Ideas have launched 3rd edition of AGYLE African-German Leadership Programme

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

AGYLE (African German Young Leaders in Business) is jointly run by the Agency for Business & Economic Development (AWE) and Germany – Land of Ideas on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

Key Points: 
  • AGYLE (African German Young Leaders in Business) is jointly run by the Agency for Business & Economic Development (AWE) and Germany – Land of Ideas on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
  • The programme is aimed at connecting young leaders from Africa and Germany in order to facilitate collaborations across continents and develop solutions to common global challenges.
  • Almuth Dörre, Acting Director of the Agency for Business & Economic Development, places high expectations on the programme participants: "AGYLE is building a network of young leaders from Africa and Germany who are joining forces to address today's key challenges.
  • The networking event in Berlin:
    The annual theme of the 2023 AGYLE programme is "Digital transformation – young leaders working towards a green and inclusive future".

EQS-News: 123fahrschule SE: The Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) presents roadmap for online theory — Annual General Meeting supports further strategy of 123fahrschule

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

After this exception was revoked by the Federal Ministry of Transport in 2022, driving schools were only allowed to teach their learner drivers in attendance.

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  • After this exception was revoked by the Federal Ministry of Transport in 2022, driving schools were only allowed to teach their learner drivers in attendance.
  • Now, according to the BMDV, online theory will be permitted permanently from 01.01.2025 in Germany.
  • The Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt), presented the roadmap and guidelines for the introduction of online theory on June 2.
  • The 123fahrschule will use the positive experience of online theory instruction gained during the corona pandemic to further improve the e-learning offering.

Sensor Market for Automated Vehicles worth $19.1 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Middleware is expected to be one of fastest-growing software segment in the sensors market for automated vehicles.

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  • Middleware is expected to be one of fastest-growing software segment in the sensors market for automated vehicles.
  • With the growing demand for sensor fusion and developments in sensor fusion hardware, operating systems are also undergoing significant developments.
  • Sensor Market for Automated Vehicles Dynamics:
    The Sensor Market for Automated Vehicles is dominated by Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany), Continental AG (Germany), ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany), DENSO (Japan), and NXP Semiconductors (Netherlands), among others.
  • The Global Safety Package helps the driver operate the car securely by combining the capabilities of a millimeter-wave radar sensor and vision sensor.

Sensor Market for Automated Vehicles worth $19.1 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Middleware is expected to be one of fastest-growing software segment in the sensors market for automated vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • Middleware is expected to be one of fastest-growing software segment in the sensors market for automated vehicles.
  • With the growing demand for sensor fusion and developments in sensor fusion hardware, operating systems are also undergoing significant developments.
  • Sensor Market for Automated Vehicles Dynamics:
    The Sensor Market for Automated Vehicles is dominated by Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany), Continental AG (Germany), ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany), DENSO (Japan), and NXP Semiconductors (Netherlands), among others.
  • The Global Safety Package helps the driver operate the car securely by combining the capabilities of a millimeter-wave radar sensor and vision sensor.

New round of AGYLE business programme now open for applications: looking for 40 young leaders from Africa and Germany

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

BERLIN, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Around the globe, digital transformation is shaping all areas of our professional and private lives and has become a key driver for addressing global challenges. The African continent plays an important role here as it is home to a new generation of up-and-coming leaders in the field of digital innovation. In keeping with this year's core theme, "Digital transformation – young leaders working towards a green and inclusive future", young leaders can now apply to take part in the African-German Leadership Programme "AGYLE - African German Young Leaders in Business." This year's programme is directed at people up to the age of 40 from Ghana, Rwanda, Senegal, Tunisia and Germany. The programme is looking for candidates who have recognised the potential of innovative digital solutions and are leveraging these in areas such as education, healthcare, climate, energy, and trade.

Key Points: 
  • In keeping with this year's core theme, "Digital transformation – young leaders working towards a green and inclusive future", young leaders can now apply to take part in the African-German Leadership Programme "AGYLE - African German Young Leaders in Business."
  • This year's programme is directed at people up to the age of 40 from Ghana, Rwanda, Senegal, Tunisia and Germany.
  • All submissions will be reviewed by an international jury that will select 40 young leaders; 20 from the participating African countries and 20 from Germany.
  • All participants will be included in our network of young business leaders, allowing them to stay connected and deepen their knowledge e.g.