States of Germany

5GAA, Audi, Ford and Qualcomm Showcase C-V2X Direct Communications Interoperability to Improve Road Safety

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Thursday, April 26, 2018
Technology, Vehicle telematics, States of Germany, Transport, Wireless networking, Advanced driver assistance systems, Emerging technologies, Driving, Vehicle-to-everything, IEEE 802.11p, Qualcomm, Audi

Featuring Audi and Ford vehicles which incorporate the C-V2X technology utilizing the C-V2X chipset from Qualcomm Technologies, the showcase exhibited various scenarios of how C-V2X communications is beneficial for road safety.

Key Points: 
  • Featuring Audi and Ford vehicles which incorporate the C-V2X technology utilizing the C-V2X chipset from Qualcomm Technologies, the showcase exhibited various scenarios of how C-V2X communications is beneficial for road safety.
  • Additional use cases were featured, including a vulnerable road user (VRU) demonstration showcasing what can be possible with future vehicle-to-pedestrian (V2P) communications.
  • 5GAA, Audi, Ford and Qualcomm Technologies are scheduled to showcase another live C-V2X interoperability demonstration at the upcoming Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS-A) World Meeting in Detroit from June 4-7.
  • Initial test results showing significant lifesaving benefits of C-V2X direct communications compared against the 802.11p solution can be found here .

Canadian Courts Approve Nationwide Class Settlement for 3.0L Diesel Vehicles

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018
States of Germany, Volkswagen Group, Automotive industry, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche

TORONTO, MONTREAL andAJAX, ON, April 25, 2018 /CNW/ -Volkswagen and Canadian class counsel announced today that the Qubec and Ontario Courts have now both granted approval of the nationwide class settlement to resolve consumer claims in Canada regarding approximately 20,000 affected 3.0L diesel vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, MONTREAL andAJAX, ON, April 25, 2018 /CNW/ -Volkswagen and Canadian class counsel announced today that the Qubec and Ontario Courts have now both granted approval of the nationwide class settlement to resolve consumer claims in Canada regarding approximately 20,000 affected 3.0L diesel vehicles.
  • The approved settlement provides for cash payments and other benefits to eligible owners and lessees of Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche 3.0L diesel vehicles.
  • Also, Settlement Class Members who no longer own or lease an affected vehicle are eligible to receive a cash payment.
  • The following 3.0L diesel engine vehicles are included in the approved settlement program:

Delta's Unparalleled Competence in Developing Integrated Solutions for Smart Manufacturing and Green Cities Stands Out at Hannover Messe 2018

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Internet of things, States of Germany, Hanover, Hanover Region, Province of Hanover, Hannover Messe

HANNOVER,Germany, April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, highlights today, at Hannover Messe 2018, its unique ecosystem of smart and energy-efficient solutions to realize smart manufacturing as well as safe and comfortable green cities.

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  • HANNOVER,Germany, April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, highlights today, at Hannover Messe 2018, its unique ecosystem of smart and energy-efficient solutions to realize smart manufacturing as well as safe and comfortable green cities.
  • Our IoT-based Building Management Platform highlights to visitors Delta's high-calibre expertise in enabling smart green buildings.
  • Our booth will also feature energy infrastructure solutions developed to support two key megatrends that are transforming cities worldwide: Electric vehicles (EV) and energy storage.
  • We look forward to learning about our visitors' needs at Hannover Messe 2018.

Heidelberg on Track to Meet Medium-term Targets – Expected Stable Development in 2017/2018

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018
States of Germany, Baden, Heidelberg, Karlsruhe, Odenwald, Baden-Württemberg, Geography of Germany

A number of customers have already opted for the new subscription model that offers Heidelberg products and services under a usage-based all-in contract running over several years.

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  • A number of customers have already opted for the new subscription model that offers Heidelberg products and services under a usage-based all-in contract running over several years.
  • Heidelberg is thus on course to meet the medium-term targets communicated in the summer of 2017.
  • Based on provisional figures that have yet to be audited, Heidelberg has achieved the targets it set itself with Group sales of 2,420 million.
  • Lower interest costs resulted in a further significant improvement in the financial result to -48 million (previous year: -56 million).

Upskill Honored as Finalist in Hannover Messe's Prestigious Hermes Awards

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Monday, April 23, 2018
States of Germany, Hannover Messe, Hanover, Lower Saxony

In its 15th year, the Hermes Award is one of the world's most prestigious industrial technology prizes, recognizing solutions that are showcased at Hannover Messe (Deutsche Messe) for the first time.

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  • In its 15th year, the Hermes Award is one of the world's most prestigious industrial technology prizes, recognizing solutions that are showcased at Hannover Messe (Deutsche Messe) for the first time.
  • Brian Ballard, Upskill's CEO and co-founder, said, "It is a true honor to be a finalist among other innovative, global technology companies at Hannover Messe.
  • Accenture , with whom Upskill formed a strategic partner alliance, is also a key Hannover Messe exhibitor.
  • As a Hermes Award finalist, Upskill and Skylight will also be exclusively showcased at the TechTransfer Gateway2Innovation display in Hall 2, Stand C02 on April 23.

Fraport USA Lands at New York-JFK to Manage the Retail Program at JetBlue's Terminal 5

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Thursday, April 19, 2018
Transport in Frankfurt, States of Germany, Fraport, Hesse, Frankfurt Airport, Aviation, John F. Kennedy International Airport, JetBlue, Frankfurt

As of April 1, Fraport USA took over day-to-day management operations of T5's retail program and is responsible for managing all shopping and dining areas.

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  • As of April 1, Fraport USA took over day-to-day management operations of T5's retail program and is responsible for managing all shopping and dining areas.
  • Fraport USA and JetBlue will collaborate on further enhancing the range of shops and restaurants, including a diverse lineup of unique and local New York-inspired offerings.
  • "Fraport USA will be working closely with JetBlue to take the passenger experience at JFK to the next level," said Ben Zandi, president and CEO, Fraport USA.
  • Fraport USA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide, the global airport company based in Frankfurt, Germany.

ZEISS presents diagnostic and surgical advancements at ASCRS

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Saturday, April 14, 2018
Optics, States of Germany, Carl Zeiss AG, ASCRS, Zeiss, Cataract surgery

ZEISS will be presenting its complete portfolio of integrated diagnostic and surgical solutions that help cataract surgeons work more efficiently and deliver excellent outcomes for their patients.

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  • ZEISS will be presenting its complete portfolio of integrated diagnostic and surgical solutions that help cataract surgeons work more efficiently and deliver excellent outcomes for their patients.
  • Also on display during ASCRS will be VERACITY Surgical from ZEISS, an intuitive cloud-based platform for cataract surgery planning, logistics, treatment, risk management, and analysis.
  • Both instruments along with the recently launched ultra-widefield fundus imaging system, CLARUS 500, are part of ZEISS' comprehensive diagnostic portfolio.
  • 59 percent are held by Carl Zeiss AG, one of the world's leading groups in the optical and optoelectronic industries.