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Isar Aerospace, the leading and most well-funded private European launch service provider focusing on small and medium satellite deployment, and Astrocast, the leading Swiss IoT-focused nanosatellite company, announced today that they have entered into a firm launch services agreement. By the beginning of 2024, Isar Aerospace will launch Astrocast’s satellite on a rideshare mission to SSO from its launch site in Andøya, Norway. Moreover, the contract includes options for the launch of additional satellites. This launch services agreement further strengthens Isar Aerospace’s commercial customer base and signifies the trust customers of the European space ecosystem place in the launch service provider.


The demand for IoT is exploding all over the world, but current satellite solutions do not properly address IoT needs as over 85% of the world’s surface is not covered by traditional cellular networks. The potential for IoT in these areas is very significant with 30 million connections expected by 2025. Astrocast is enlarging its global nanosatellite constellation and providing low-power modules to ubiquitously connect efficiently and at ultra-low-cost, millions of IoT devices in remote, rural and maritime areas.
“Technologies in space are key for all industries on earth. We are excited to support Astrocast in their development – especially because our companies share similar roots as their founders come from a technical university wanting to disrupt the space industry landscape in Europe. We are happy to be able to strengthen our customer base further and thank Astrocast for the trust and confidence it has placed in our team,” says Stella Guillen, Chief Commercial Officer of Isar Aerospace.

Astrocast tackles the challenges in industries such as Agriculture & Livestock, Oil, Gas & Mining, Maritime, Environmental, Connected Vehicles, and IoT devices. The network enables companies to monitor, track, and communicate with critical remote assets from anywhere in the world. The company has already a constellation of satellites up and running in space, ahead of all its direct competitors. Recently the company went public in August 2021 and is listed at the Euronext Growth in Oslo.
“We are happy to sign this launch agreement with Isar Aerospace. As a European-based satellite operator, we are pleased to support European solutions for launch and are particularly happy that we get a chance to launch our satellite from Norway. Isar has presented us a great solution and we are looking forward to watch their progress as they move towards their maiden launch,” says Kjell Karlsen. Chief Financial Officer of Astrocast.
 

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The first hydrogen-powered train for Bavaria is taking form. On March 15, representatives of Siemens Mobility and Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB) signed a leasing contract for the innovative prototype in the presence of Bavaria’s Economic Affairs Minister Hubert Aiwanger and Bavaria’s Transport Minister Christian Bernreiter. The contract is a follow-up to the letter of intent signed by all the participants in July 2021.
The two-car hydrogen-powered trainset of the latest generation will be presented to the public in the spring of 2022. The train will be tested on the Augsburg-Füssen route, among others, beginning in mid-2023. Pilot operations in the rail network of Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB) are initially planned for 30 months. The train is expected to officially enter passenger service as of January 2024.


First hydrogen-powered train for Bavaria​

  • Siemens Mobility delivers latest generation hydrogen train
  • Pilot tests from mid-2023 on Bayerische Regiobahn routes
  • Economic Affairs Minister Aiwanger: “An important component of Bavaria’s hydrogen strategy”
  • Transport Minister Bernreiter: “Lighthouse project on the way to climate-neutral rail transport in Bavaria”

The first hydrogen-powered train for Bavaria is taking form. On March 15, representatives of Siemens Mobility and Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB) signed a leasing contract for the innovative prototype in the presence of Bavaria’s Economic Affairs Minister Hubert Aiwanger and Bavaria’s Transport Minister Christian Bernreiter. The contract is a follow-up to the letter of intent signed by all the participants in July 2021.
The two-car hydrogen-powered trainset of the latest generation will be presented to the public in the spring of 2022. The train will be tested on the Augsburg-Füssen route, among others, beginning in mid-2023. Pilot operations in the rail network of Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB) are initially planned for 30 months. The train is expected to officially enter passenger service as of January 2024.
Bavaria’s Economic Affairs Minister Hubert Aiwanger said: “Green hydrogen is becoming a key pillar for comprehensive climate protection in the areas of transportation, industry and energy. As Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy, I am pleased that our Bavarian Hydrogen Strategy can increasingly address concrete issues. This train is an important part of this strategy towards a "transport turnaround" with hydrogen, which is why we are promoting this project. I am convinced that with green hydrogen propulsions we can significantly reduce pollutant emissions in heavy-duty and rail transport and contribute to decarbonization. The one-sided dependence on energy supplies can also be reduced and spread across many regions of the world.”
Bavaria’s Transport Minister Christian Bernreiter explained: “I’m really pleased that we’ll soon be able to introduce this innovative technology in Bavaria and test it in regular operation. We’re working closely with our partners to get this lighthouse project under way because we’re convinced hydrogen propulsion can also contribute to attractive and even climate-neutral passenger rail transport. Our goal is to achieve this by 2040 at the latest. Bavaria’s support of the pilot project with funding of several million euros is more than well-invested.”
Albrecht Neumann, CEO Rolling Stock, Siemens Mobility: “Our Mireo Plus H is the latest-generation hydrogen-powered train. It features high driving power, excellent acceleration capability and a large operating range. This will make rail transport faster, more efficient, eco-friendlier, and more comfortable. The hydrogen-powered drive is an emission-free, advanced form of propulsion for trains that decarbonizes rail transport and makes a substantial contribution toward reaching our climate goals.”
Arnulf Schuchmann, Managing Director of Bayerische Regiobahn, said: “Bayerische Regiobahn sees itself as a reliable mobility partner for the Bavarian public and would like to provide them with climate-friendly service day after day. We’re also thinking of the future and are happy to be helping set the course for tomorrow’s mobility today. Notwithstanding all the effort associated with the project, we are very much looking forward to the test operations in our rail network and the know-how we gain for using hydrogen technology in the rail sector. Together with the Transdev Group, to which we belong, and our entire on-site team, we will prepare the project in the best possible way in order to ensure a smooth test start next year.”
The hydrogen-powered train is being developed on the basis of the Mireo Plus platform from Siemens Mobility. The main component of the hydrogen traction drive are roof-mounted fuel cells. The system includes the latest generation of underfloor batteries supplied by the battery specialist Saft. The hydrogen-powered train adapts the successful Mireo regional train platform that is available as a battery-powered version as well as with a conventional electric drive.
The development of alternative drives for use in rail transport is part of Siemens Mobility’s overall sustainability drive. The company is a pioneer in the field of sustainable mobility.
 

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snøhetta has been commissioned by centrum group to design a new opera house and cultural hub in the heart of düsseldorf city center, germany. multilayered duett düsseldorf — including two dancing towers, a public roof landscape, and an outstanding opera house, invites passers-by to gather and interact while generating clear connections to the surrounding park, river, and popular street.



the project aims to create a shared cultural epicenter for the people of düsseldorf, providing multifunctional uses that are organized within a layered glass façade that reflects the surrounding scenery

the project will replace the existing structure, as the current floor plan is not suited to facilitate a well-functioning opera house at an international level. the proposal, suggests a 1.350 sqm expansion to the north for a fully integrated side stage and enough space for back-of-house functions and additional programs. furthermore, a 1.455 sqm extension to the east will accommodate a larger foyer. in an attempt to minimize the footprint into the nearby park, the program at ground level is limited and functions that can be placed in the higher-up floors have been lifted.



the architects (see more here) formed a curved landscape design through an urban forest that leads visitors to the foyer. upon entering the hall from the park, the boundaries between indoors and outdoors are blurred. a 16-meter high transparent glass façade reveals a sculptural wood wall that creates an intimate and warm, welcome area. vast staircases and ramps direct from the foyer up to a café where visitors can enjoy the immersive view of the surrounding area. from this space, guests can see into the rehearsal spaces; the generous ballet rehearsal space on the eastern side of the horizontal volume is extended over two floors, guaranteeing a well-lit environment, maintaining privacy as well. when need, the rehearsal spaces can be opened up to the audience for performances.

the horizontal volume represents a significant architectural element to the entire design. the almost 25.000 sqm structure aims to create relationships, bringing different people together: inhabitants, visitors, guests, employees, and artists.



on the top of the horizontal volume, a public roof landscape — directly approachable from the foyer with an escalator, provides sweeping views of the city and park. the area spans 6.000 sqm and takes shape as a green courtyard with a panoramic view. furthermore, the roofscape is designed for cultural events, performances, and other activities.

from the horizontal volume, a V-shaped form reaches up towards the sky. the two towers adopt a constantly changing expression reminiscent of a dancing duet. the towers are strategically designed to reduce shading of surrounding areas of the park and neighborhood, while also creating better daylight conditions in the courtyard.



the vertical masses mainly accommodate the hotel, residential areas, and office spaces. the architects sought to create clear divisions between the functions and providing protection from changing weather conditions while ensuring a visual connection and uniform appearance of the building. this is enabled through a layered glass façade that reflects the surrounding scenery. the inward-facing façades are mostly self-shaded and allow for a high level of transparency and interaction with the public on the roofscape.

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A solar bus trailer using technology by Sono Motors GmbH will go into service in the Munich metropolitan area in the near future as part of a partnership between the solar car company and Munich Transport Company (MVG).

The companies want to test the energy yields and the use of the technology in daily operation.

The solar bus trailer will be equipped with 20 semi-flexible photovoltaic (PV) modules with a combined capacity exceeding 2 kW. Covering a total area of 12 sq m, the solar system will power the battery and electrical loads such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, as well as the steering system.

Sono Motors expects diesel savings of up to 2,500 litres per bus per year, and these could increase as the PV cells and the power electronics become more efficient. A medium-sized fleet of around 300 buses can thus reduce its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by up to 2,000 tonnes per year with the solar technology.

“The photovoltaic system on our bus trailer now allows us to test under real conditions how well the power generation works and whether there are perhaps routes in our network that are better suited than others for this type of power generation. The question of what energy savings can be achieved by using solar energy are, of course, particularly exciting against the background of current fuel and energy prices," said Veit Bodenschatz, Managing Director and Head of Bus Division of the MVG.

The solar solution’s emissions from production amount to a one-off of about 1.5 tonnes of CO2 per bus or bus trailer and could be offset after less than a year.

Sono Motors is the company developing the Sion solar car. The project in Munich is the company’s first in public transport. It developed the concept in collaboration with MVG.

The Sono Solar complete solution includes the solar modules, power electronics, telematics and data, mechanical and electrical integration and the after-sales and service. It is suitable for integration into existing vehicles as well as production-ready development and integration into new vehicles during production. In 2021, Sono has also signed more than ten letters of intent and contracts with companies such as MAN, easymile or ARI Motors for different applications of its solar transport technology.
 

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12 million euros, 9,000 square meters in size and space inside for 60,000 tons of high-quality steel products: Haeger & Schmidt Logistics (HSL) has put its new trimodular steel logistics hub into operation on Duisburg's Stahlinsel (“steel island”). This further strengthens Duisburg as a business location and logistics hub for high-quality steel products.

The Austrian Felbermayr Group, to which HSL belongs, is highly satisfied with its investment. "With the opening of this state-of-the-art warehouse, we are further consolidating our offering as a full-service logistics provider. This enormously expands our capabilities in the distribution of high-quality steel products," said managing owner Horst Felbermayr at the opening ceremony in early February. "The response on the market has been very good. More than half of the warehouse space has already been booked," HSL managing director Heiko Brückner also revealed. "With the new building, HSL is setting the course for significant growth at the Duisburg site."

The heart of the multifunctional hub is the heatable 9,000 square meter steel hall with a capacity of around 60,000 tons for high-quality steel products. Most recently, an overhead traveling crane with a load capacity of 40 tons was installed in the hub. Two tracks, each with 210 meters of rails, lead to the hall for handling trains, which can also be used by trucks. In addition, the new building will be connected to the large existing hall via a covered coil ferry. The warehouse complex is therefore ready for the handling and dispatch of heavy goods.
 

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how does Hamburg and Munich compare in terms of being economic hubs for Germany?
 

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The European launch of the Californian electric car start-up Lucid Motors announced last year is becoming concrete: on 13 May, the manufacturer will open its first location in Europe with the Lucid Studio at Odeonsplatz in Munich. The first prices for Germany are also known.

In Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Switzerland, the Lucid Air will initially be launched in two versions, the ‘Dream Edition Performance’ (also known as Dream Edition P) and the ‘Dream Edition Range’ or Dream Edition R. The latter version is said to have an estimated WLTP range of over 900 kilometres – with an output of 696 kW and a torque of 1,390 Nm.

The Dream Edition P comes to 828 kW of power with the same torque. The performance model is thus 0.2 seconds faster to 100 km/h (2.7 instead of 2.9 seconds), and the top speed is the same for both models at 270 km/h. The price is also the same.

The price is also the same: in Germany, the Lucid Air is offered for 218,000 euros gross, regardless of which Dream Edition customers choose. In the Netherlands, the model is priced at 222,000 euros (here including 21 per cent VAT). In Switzerland (with 7.7 per cent VAT) the price is 199,000 Swiss francs, and in Norway Lucid is asking 1.85 million kroner for its debut Stromer. Deliveries are scheduled to start at the end of 2022.

Later this year, the prices for the extras that are subject to a surcharge are to be announced. And also the base prices for the other equipment below the top Dream Edition model: the Lucid Air Pure is to start at around 100,000 euros in Germany and the Netherlands (or 100,000 francs or 1 million NOK). The Touring and Grand Touring variants will be positioned between the Pure and the Dream Edition.

Lucid goes on to say that reservation holders in the four launch markets can “request an upgrade of their reservation to an Air Dream Edition P or Dream Edition R, while available”. Customers will soon be able to experience the first physical contact with the model in Munich.

The “luxurious retail space” will invite customers to “experience the brand and its products in the heart of the iconic Old Town”, Lucid said. “The expansion into Europe and the decision to offer Lucid Air Dream Edition in this market strengthens Lucid’s position as a global brand and supports our mission to raise the standards of the electric vehicle industry,” said Zak Edson, vice president of sales and service.

The company plans to open additional studios and service centres in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Switzerland in 2022. In the coming years, it plans to add “other key markets across the European continent”.
 
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