Esslingen-based public transport operator Städtischer Verkehrsbetrieb Esslingen (SVE) commissioned the Skoda Group to supply 46 battery-powered trolleybuses by the end of 2026 The order also includes an option for the delivery of a further 15 trolleybuses The city of Esslingen is investing a total of around 41.5 million euros in the purchase of the new buses the new contract had become necessary due to the insolvency of Belgian bus manufacturer Van Hool SVE had already ordered new trolleybuses from the Belgian company in 2022 “As energy and raw material prices have now recovered somewhat the offer from Skoda is even more favourable than the original order from Van Hool,” said Johannes Müller Technical Plant Manager at Städtischer Verkehrsbetrieb Esslingen the city of Esslingen has received funding totalling 27.4 million euros from the Federal Ministry of Transport for the electrification of its local transport system SVE is now expecting the first Skoda Group buses to be delivered in the summer of 2026 the manufacturer speaks of 46 units that have been firmly ordered while the city of Esslingen mentions 52 buses in its own announcement One thing is clear: Esslingen has opted for a mix of solo and articulated Škoda 32Tr and 33Tr buses which are 12 and 18 metres long with two and three doors The order also includes maintenance and an option for potentially 15 more e-buses all trolleybuses are able to travel up to 25 kilometres without contact with the overhead line SVE is not only initiating the procurement to replace old trolleybuses but also to expand its 29-kilometre-long trolleybus network by five additional kilometres Esslingen intends to operate a completely emission-free local transport system: “Thanks to the extensive network of routes with trolley lines all of the transport company’s lines will be able to be operated exclusively by trolleybuses powered by green electricity from the municipal energy company Stadtwerke Esslingen (SWE),” it says “We are very pleased that Škoda Group has been selected for this important contract,” said Karel Majer “We look forward to closecooperation with the city of Esslingen and believe that our new trolleybuses will contribute to achieving the goal of 100% emission-free urban transport we will continue to innovate and develop environmentally friendlymobility.” added: “Once the new trolleybuses from Škoda Group are delivered Esslingen will become one of the first cities in Germany with emission-free local transport In terms of environmentally friendly mobility this makes us an absolute pioneer throughout Germany our municipal transport company is making a significant contribution to ensuring that we as a city achieve climateneutrality by 2040.” Source: Info via email, esslingen.de (in German) I agree with the Privacy policy electrive has been following the development of electric mobility with journalistic passion and expertise since 2013 we offer comprehensive coverage of the highest quality — as a central platform for the rapid development of this technology your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news and behind-the-scenes from Brussels and beyond From the economy to the climate and the EU's role in world affairs this talk show sheds light on European affairs and the issues that impact on our daily lives as Europeans Tune in to understand the ins and outs of European politics Dare to imagine the future with business and tech visionaries Deep dive conversations with business leaders Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society Europe's water is under increasing pressure floods are taking their toll on our drinking water Join us on a journey around Europe to see why protecting ecosystems matters and to discover some of the best water solutions an animated explainer series and live debate - find out why Water Matters We give you the latest climate facts from the world’s leading source analyse the trends and explain how our planet is changing We meet the experts on the front line of climate change who explore new strategies to mitigate and adapt Father Christmas flies his drone over Germany’s Christmas markets hell-bent on finding the most magical for a romantic weekend break with Mrs Christmas he decides to set the drone to one last mission And there it is… a vision of cobblestone streets and magnificent timber-framed townhouses floodlit by firelight Unlike many of Europe’s festive events – so often characterised by Mariah on a loop – there’s something special about medieval Esslingen just 15km from Stuttgart in south-west Germany It’s transporting me back to a simpler time of rousing folk music Experiential rather than purely commercial Esslingen Christmas market is in fact two markets rolled into one Alongside a traditional market with all the festive gifts and foods you’d expect where every spellbinding detail recalls life 600 years ago A juggler mischievously named ‘Master Fleapit’ A performer on stilts meeting and greeting the crowd I’m watching old-school craftsmen at work – from blacksmiths glassblowers and weavers – many inviting passers-by to have a go On one standout evening that promises to be captivating, there’s even going to be a lantern parade on 19 December from the marketplace up the hill to the castle which overlooks town my personal dilemma is whether to opt for a dip in the medieval market’s hot tub or hold out my hands for a palmreading by Athena Tempting as it is to sit starkers in the middle of the marketplace I take the mystic option and emerge from the tent 20 minutes later My favourite is that I’m going to live until I’m 98 And if that’s not a cue to head over to the traditional Christmas market to gorge on more cheese I love weaving in and out amongst the locals indulging in all manner of winter-warmer goodies. There’s ‘Stockbrot’ -dough twisted around a stick and every conceivable variety of ‘Wurst’ (sausage) There’s plenty of foodie delights to take home or buy as gifts ‘stollen’ - traditional Christmas bread with dried fruits and sometimes marzipan and cured sausages hung up like candy sticks I also have my eye on some wonderful Christmas gifts to elevate this year’s stockings There are the ubiquitous gifts you see all over – from delicate wooden tree decorations to gingerbread love hearts announcing ‘ich liebe dich’ (I love you) But there are also handmade gifts I haven’t seen before from cute ceramic houses and glowing paper stars to biscuits from a dog bakery Since the German Christmas market experience isn’t complete without a warm mug of Glühwein (mulled red or white wine) as is the fact there isn’t a plastic cup in sight only reusable ones that you return to the vendor Cold hands wrapped around a warm mug is a moment to stand still and take it all in Twinkling light is festooned from building to building Each stall’s rooftop snow scene vies to outdo the next The belltower’s Glockenspiel is chiming out its melody one white-bearded visitor looks the most satisfied of all All is not lost if you (or Father Christmas) don’t get here in time for the Christmas market There are plenty of ways to enjoy south-west Germany after the throngs have gone Esslingen whispers the quieter side of winter Warm up at a Kessler tasting to try the wine said to be Germany’s first sparkling variety. Inspired by the Veuve Clicquot champagne house in France, Georg Christian von Kessler returned to Germany and made his own exceptional bubbles flavoursome parcels a little like ravioli filled with sage pesto and roasted walnuts If you want to explore the region, Stuttgart is only 10 minutes by train from Esslingen Don’t miss the ‘Christmas Garden’ lights trail at Wilhelma Botanical Gardens and post-Christmas relaxation and 1950s charm at the Mineralbad Berg thermal waters spa Esslingen Christmas Market runs until 22 December Skoda will deliver a total of 46 trolleybuses to Esslingen The local transport company – Städtischer Verkehrsbetrieb Esslingen am Neckar – has selected the Czech company as the winner of a tender to supply trolleybuses with a length of 12 metres and 18 metres for the further development of its trolleybus service The order also includes an option to supply a further fifteen trolleybuses The vehicles will be built on a platform with the type designation Škoda 32Tr and 33Tr Esslingen is extending its 29-kilometre trolleybus network with an additional five kilometres of track The 46 trolleybuses will be delivered by the end of 2026 with a total order volume of EUR 41,424,600 (excluding the option for 15 trolleybuses) All trolleybuses will be equipped with batteries that enable autonomous operation without a catenary for distances of up to 25 km The trolleybuses are also equipped with recovery technology whereby the batteries are recharged with braking energy The trolleybuses are also fully serviced by Škoda the trolleybuses for Esslingen will be configured directly to the requirements of the Esslingen transport operator Skoda explains that the shorter Škoda 32Tr trolleybuses will be two-door designs and the articulated Škoda 33Tr trolleybuses will be three-door designs All vehicles will get more comfortable seats for passengers in a design more usual for intercity traffic the trolleybuses will be equipped with an electric ramp for boarding passengers with prams or wheelchairs and will feature modern information systems and internet connectivity via an on-board Wi-Fi network The trolleybuses will be powered by Škoda asynchronous motors while the articulated trolleybuses will be in a twin-motor design with two driven axles (middle and rear axle) The vehicles will also feature advanced diagnostics including remote service access for the technical and maintenance team “We are very pleased that Škoda Group has been selected for this important contract We look forward to close cooperation with the city of Esslingen and believe that our new trolleybuses will contribute to achieving the goal of 100% emission-free urban transport we will continue to innovate and develop environmentally friendly mobility,” said Karel Majer Chairman of the Board of Škoda Electric at Škoda Group on the delivery of the trolleybuses to Esslingen adds: “Once the new trolleybuses from Škoda Group are delivered our municipal transport company is making a significant contribution to ensuring that we as a city achieve climate neutrality by 2040.” © Copyright 2012 - 2025 | Vado e Torno Edizioni | All rights reserved | P.I Die Škoda Group liefert der Stadt Esslingen bis Ende 2026 insgesamt 52 neue Oberleitungsbusse Parallel baut die Stadt Esslingen ihr Oberleitungsnetz für den städtischen Busverkehr aus Dazu erhält sie Fördergelder in Höhe von 27,4 Millionen Euro und wird somit eine der ersten Städte deutschlandweit mit emissionsfreiem Nahverkehr 52 neue Busse bis Ende 2026: Nachdem der Gemeinderat im Dezember vergangenen Jahres die weitere Elektrifizierung des Esslinger ÖPNVs mit Oberleitungsbussen beschlossen hatte steht nun das Ergebnis der europaweiten Vergabe fest Bei der Beschaffung der mehr als vier Dutzend Busse setzt die Stadt Esslingen auf den tschechischen Anbieter Skoda Electric „Damit wird Esslingen binnen zwei Jahren eine der ersten Städte bundesweit mit einem emissionsfreien Nahverkehr“ „In Sachen umweltfreundlicher Mobilität sind wir damit in ganz Deutschland ein absoluter Vorreiter.“ Insgesamt investiert die Stadt Esslingen rund 41,5 Millionen Euro in die Anschaffung der neuen Busse Notwendig geworden war die erneute Vergabe durch die Insolvenz des belgischen Busherstellers Van Hool bei dem die Stadt bereits im Jahr 2022 neue Oberleitungsbusse bestellt hatte „Da sich Energie- und Rohstoffpreise inzwischen wieder etwas erholt haben ist das Angebot von Skoda sogar günstiger als die ursprüngliche Bestellung bei Van Hool“ Technischer Werksleiter des Städtischen Verkehrsbetriebs Esslingen (SVE) Zudem erhält die Stadt Esslingen vom Bundesverkehrsministerium für die weitere Elektrifizierung ihres Nahverkehrs Fördergelder in Höhe von 27,4 Millionen Euro - die größte Einzelförderung die die Stadt jemals vom Bund erhalten hat Ausschlaggebend für die Vergabe des Auftrags an Skoda Electric waren verschieden Kriterien - darunter etwa der Energieverbrauch der Batterieoberleitungsbusse oder die Preisvorstellungen „Doch wir haben auch auf die Anzahl und Qualität der Sitzplätze eine behindertengerechte Ausstattung und die Zusage der Liefertermine geachtet“ Bereits terminiert sind für die kommenden Wochen die ersten Planungsgespräche mit Skoda Electric erwartet der SVE dann die ersten gelieferten Busse Pro Woche sollen dann rund fünf bis sechs weitere folgen sodass der Auftrag bis Ende 2026 abgeschlossen ist „Das positive Ergebnis der Ausschreibung zur Beschaffung der Oberleitungsbusse ist eine klare Bestätigung für unser innovatives und zukunftsträchtiges Projekt“ als Erster Bürgermeister auch für den Städtischen Verkehrsbetrieb Esslingen (SVE) „Zusammen mit dem Ausbau unseres Oberleitungsnetzes um weitere fünf Kilometer tragen wir so einen bedeutenden Teil dazu bei als Stadt bis zum Jahr 2040 Klimaneutralität zu erreichen.“ Städtischer Verkehrsbetrieb social-media-icons wie im footer plus youtube 0711 3512-0 stadt.esslingen@esslingen.de Ansprechpartner finden and the Sustainability Strategy were among those presented at the IWGA Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Esslingen (GER) on 1 May 2024 About a hundred delegates and 29 International Member Federations attended the AGM at the Neckar Forum Esslingen IWGA President José Perurena highlighted the success of the many initiatives undertaken by the Head Office as he celebrates his 10th year anniversary with the IWGA President Perurena paid tribute to the delegates and praised the city of Esslingen in his closing address: “I would like to extend a big thanks to all the International Federation representatives and stakeholders who actively took part in the debates Your invaluable experience and knowledge are instrumental in our organisation’s growth “I would like to particularly salute the NOCs and NSOs for their attendance The IWGA is determined to harness the vast potential of further involving you in The World Games as your contribution is imperative to the athletes’ success at the event our sincere thanks to the city of Esslingen and the Neckar Forum for hosting our Annual General Meeting Optimum conditions were provided for an excellent and productive reunion.” Following the unanimous approval of the 2023 AGM Minutes, CEO Joachim Gossow presented the Activity Report 2023 A healthy and positive financial report was presented by Treasurer Lukas Hinder The Assembly then proceeded to the adoption of the balance sheet The revised 2024 IWGA budget and the 2025 provisional budget were up for votes The delegates also followed the ExCo’s recommendations to appoint Zurich based Auditing Firm Liguster Treuhand und Verwaltungs for 2024 Honorary Life Membership and Athlete of the Year Awards For his outstanding contribution to The World Games IWGA former Vice-President (2006-2023) Max Bishop was named Honorary Life Member of the IWGA on Wednesday 1 May Bishop stepped down last year from the Executive Committee after 17 years in office IRF President and  FAI and WDSF Secretary Generals  collected the Athlete of the Year Awards on behalf of their athletes The trophies will be passed onto the medallists 55834 votes) and DanceSport’s Marius-Andrei Balan and Khrystyna Moshenska (3rd IWGA Communication and Media Director Anna Jacobson praised the broad reach of this annual communication campaign and outlined the social media success it has had The Assembly was presented with a new programme which the IWGA will finance for a selected group amongst its members (2 female participants per IF) to promote and drive diversity and equity amongst decision-making positions The overall course’s objective is to elevate women in leadership positions in sports organisations the interactive programme will be implemented in November this year A list of selected participants will be shared at a later stage the Athletes Committee’s full inclusion into the status is confirmed which included the formal establishment of the AC the elections regulations and the duties and responsibilities of the Committee The motions were adopted by an overwhelming majority A deadline to 15 March 2025 was set for candidates’ applications to the Athletes Committee Set criteria for application were also identified Several National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and National Sports Organisations (NSOs) participated in yesterday’s AGM as a direct positive outcome of the 1st IWGA - NOCs and NOCs Workshop held in Madrid (ESP) in October 2023 which aimed at strengthening the IWGA’s relationships with national sports entities At the centre of the IWGA’s agenda was the collaboration with the national sport entities which was encouraged by IOC President Thomas Bach’s letter to all NOCs Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) have already been established with the Austrian reinforcing cooperation in the lead up to The World Games 2025 Portugal and Chinese Taipei also signed an MoU with the IWGA in Esslingen on 1 May 2024 the IWGA met with the Luxembourg NOC to discuss a potential MoU and future strengthened cooperation In an effort to further develop and implement an impactful sustainable strategy the IWGA has identified priorities and a timeline both of which were presented to the Assembly The IWGA is working closely with the Organisers to apply several elements and goals from the sustainability strategy which will be fully unveiled on 5 June 2024 The IWGA is pleased to have extended its agreement with Swiss Timing from 2025 through 2033 Swiss Timing has been one of IWGA’s pillars in the recent years and has tremendously contributed to the growth and professionalisation of The World Games The week in Esslingen concluded with a working meeting with the Chengdu 2025 delegation The LOC representatives unveiled the One Year to Go celebrations plans and the promotional activities around the landmark event Dates for upcoming meetings were confirmed as well as accommodation plans for the different participant groups The IWGA is very satisfied with the preparations’ progress and is confident the Chengdu 2025 LOC will deliver an inspiring Games in state-of-the-art venues exceeding the highest international standards Take a look at the AGM photo gallery on Flickr here For more information, please contact the IWGA Media and Communication team: [email protected], Tel: +41 21 311 12 97, or visit our website The International World Games Association (IWGA) is a non-profit-making international sports organisation recognised and supported by the International Olympic Committee The IWGA comprises 40 International Member Sports Federations It administers and promotes The World Games (TWG) a multi-sport event held every four years that features around 35 sports on its programme The next edition of TWG will be in Chengdu (CHN) from 7-17 August 2025 5,000 participants from more than 100 countries are expected to take part in this 12th edition The latest Games were hosted by Birmingham rental disputes ended in disaster: a fire claimed the lives of two people Police report that the incident was preceded by rental disputes The victims are the 31-year-old son of the building's owner and a 61-year-old tenant who also lived in the building The 61-year-old's tenancy agreement had already been terminated for some time and the eviction of his apartment was scheduled for the next day Investigations indicate that there had been repeated disputes between the tenant and the landlord in the past it is suspected that the tenant set the fire that led to the 31-year-old's death before taking his own life Both bodies showed signs of gunshot wounds and police have recovered possible murder weapons The bodies are now to be autopsied in order to gain further insights The investigation is focusing on the suspicion of homicide and serious arson The police and public prosecutor's office are working intensively to solve the case The exact circumstances that led to this tragedy are still unclear but the rental disputes and the imminent eviction appear to have played a central role Investigators hope to obtain further details about the events through the autopsy of the bodies and the analysis of the evidence recovered Rules that we thought were certain no longer apply uncertainty characterizes our everyday lives and we need to create a new way of working together We need moments that remind us of what we have already achieved and that we have succeeded in doing so together with our international partners our democratic neighbors and other sister cities closer together we are seeking contact with each other more than ever supporting each other in these difficult times and tackling the problems together I am therefore delighted that a delegation from Esslingen was able to travel to Sheboygan this year to further strengthen the friendship between our two cities and to agree on further joint projects Seeing people from two nations talking to each other gives me courage and shows me that we must continue to act together and not alone if we want to preserve the peace that we have been defending for almost 80 years I wish you a blessed Christmas in which you can talk to your loved ones look forward to the New Year with confidence and look forward to further encounters between Esslingen and Sheboygan a charming medieval town in southern Germany hosts the best Christmas market in Europe cobbled streets and its festive outdoor market Located just 10 miles from Stuttgart, the Christmas market in Esslingen has been named as the best in Europe thanks to data from TripAdvisor Independent travel agency Iglu used TripAdvisor data to reveal the highest-rated Christmas markets in Europe The research analysed five star customer reviews from the biggest Christmas markets in Europe with Esslingen coming out as the highest-rated The travel agency found the German Christmas market to have the highest "excellent" rating on TripAdvisor 'Esslingen Medieval Market And Christmas Market' has over 280 stalls blacksmiths and glass blowers will sell handmade gifts with demonstrations from some vendors also taking place Other goods like incense, leather-bound books Traditional food and drink like Swabian cheese spätzle and a Swabian ravioli called 'Maultaschen' will also be sold at the market. The Christmas market also has a living nativity scene with sheep Other attractions at the Christmas market include a vintage carousel and a candle workshop Travel blogger Happy to Wander praised last year's market writing: "I’m no stranger to the magical wonders of German Christmas markets but if I were to pick a single city last year that really wowed me and spun me into borderline obsession it would be the Esslingen Christmas Market & Medieval Market Other holidaymakers have also raved about Esslingen Christmas market on TripAdvisor with one simply writing: "the most amazing Christmas market" Another wrote: "After a week of touring western Germany and Strasbourg "The beautiful setting in the old town and easy to reach from central Stuttgart" Esslingen Medieval Market and Christmas Market will open on November 23 and will run until December 21 There are plenty of other attractions and activities in the German town to keep holidaymakers entertained The 700-year-old castle was once part of the city's defensive fortifications the medieval castle acts as a tourist attraction Other attractions in the German town include St Dionys Church with its twin towers and stained glass windows The town is also home to Kessler - the oldest sparkling wine producer in Germany Hotels in Esslingen remain relatively affordable with Sun Online Travel finding one-night stays from £108 per night per room Direct flights operate from both Manchester and London to Stuttgart Flights take just under two hours from the UK Meanwhile, this travel writer thinks their hometown has the best Christmas attraction in the UK. A city in Germany has been dubbed "Christmas city" because it has one of the world's oldest and most famous Christmas markets Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ The company’s approach extends beyond manufacturing as it is developing a complete ecosystem around its fuel cell systems offering quality products and seamless integration into vehicle management systems In a significant leap towards sustainable transportation, the joint venture between Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group has inaugurated its pilot production for fuel cell systems at the Esslingen-Pliensauvorstadt site This marks a crucial step towards large-scale production with the company aiming to supply fuel cells on a mass scale by the end of the decade aligning with the predicted rise of fuel cell-powered long-haul heavy-duty trucks cellcentric leverages a wealth of expertise acquired from decades of fuel cell system development by its predecessor companies and distributing fuel cell systems in Baden-Wuerttemberg targeting the best possible total cost of ownership (TCO) in the competitive transportation industry the company aims to cover the entire fuel cell ecosystem from product development to maintenance and end-of-life recycling “Fuel cell technology is a well-proven solution for CO2-neutral long-distance heavy-duty transportation it has not yet been produced on an industrial scale which is key to achieving economies of scale and securing a competitive position long-term,” says Lars Johansson Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Organisational Officer of cellcentric GmbH & Co “The opening of our pilot production facility in Esslingen today is not the end point but the blueprint for the next step We will continue to drive forward the industrialisation and scaling of fuel cell system production at the Weilheim site in the coming years.” The state-of-the-art production facility in Esslingen-Pliensauvorstadt is equipped to produce fuel cell systems efficiently the facility is strategically located in the Esslingen industrial park greenfield This modern setup is designed to establish production processes that prepare for large-scale production with a high degree of vertical integration ensuring stable long-term economic development cellcentric’s approach extends beyond manufacturing The company is developing a complete ecosystem around its fuel cell systems A comprehensive service package will minimise maintenance-related downtimes and unexpected failures ensuring optimal vehicle capacity utilisation the company aims to follow environmentally friendly practices and recycling of fuel cell systems at the end of their lifecycle cellcentric unveiled its NextGen fuel cell system at the ACT Expo in Las Vegas more efficient system is designed for hydrogen-powered long-haul trucks and has been successfully tested by Daimler Truck and Volvo Group in demanding field tests Series production of the NextGen system is scheduled to begin by the end of the decade signaling a major advancement in sustainable heavy-duty transportation The formation of cellcentric is a strategic move by Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group to accelerate the development and commercialisation of hydrogen fuel cell systems the joint venture aims to lead the transition to zero-emission transport solutions Hydrogen fuel cells offer a practical and sustainable alternative for long-haul transport addressing the limitations of battery-electric solutions in terms of weight and range The development of hydrogen fuel cell technology and infrastructure requires significant investment Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group share the financial burden and risks associated with research This collaboration leverages their combined knowledge and innovation capabilities positioning them at the forefront of the hydrogen fuel cell market cellcentric’s efforts are not limited to developing fuel cell systems but also include establishing a robust hydrogen infrastructure to support widespread adoption With increasing support from governments and regulatory bodies worldwide hydrogen is becoming a key component of climate strategies the company aims to align with these policies and meet market demand as regulatory frameworks evolve The fuel cell maker represents a strategic initiative to drive the future of sustainable transportation By advancing hydrogen fuel cell technology and creating a comprehensive ecosystem the joint venture is set to play a pivotal role in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing the efficiency of heavy-duty transport With large-scale production on the horizon it is poised to lead the charge in the hydrogen fuel cell market contributing significantly to global sustainability goals Aluminium Advantage In Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars Volvo Group India Signs MoUs With Three Major Universities Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Hands Reins To Local Leaders In Strategic Shift Evera Steps In As BluSmart Exits, Acquires Cabs To Expand Airport EV Operations MG Windsor PRO Set To Launch With Level 2 ADAS Jeep India Launches Wrangler Willys '41 Edition With Exclusive Heritage Styling Retail Growth Eases In April As Value-Sensitive Trends Shape Auto Market: FADA MVRDV has revealed the design of The Milestone, a new mixed-use office building to be built in the city of Esslingen, Germany part-reflective “crystal rock” facade and a hollowed-out pixelated core the building will become a standout new landmark and public amenity for the city Located on a public square in Neue Weststadt near the central railway station The Milestone will contain 70,000 square feet (6,500 square meters) of mixed-use space across 12 stories Inspired by the city’s past and its future ambition the design will feature reflective and interactive elements that will educate visitors and residents alike of the region’s culture and history “This building shows Esslingen to people all who pass by on trains and will become a new symbol to reflect its past heritage and future’’, says Winy Maas, MVRDV co-founder. “The façade with fritted glass will have QR codes integrated on to it informing visitors about Esslingen’s people, landscape, and histories which makes the building an interactive library for all.” From the open plaza, the building steps up towards the ‘esslinger grotto’, an open walkway that punctures through the building and reflects in views from the surrounding landscape. Upper levels will contain flexible, light-filled office spaces, while ground level spaces will be occupied by public amenities including a cafe, restaurant and meeting spaces. © MVRDVPerhaps the building’s signature element, the facade will utilize a range of innovative technologies to control the interior conditions of the building and produce energy. the reflective surface will make the volume disappear into the city it will become a luminous beacon for Esslingen The project was commissioned by RVI Germany Construction is scheduled to begin in 2020 You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Image source: Prof Staib/Klinikum Esslingen The thoracic surgeons at the hospital had gotten the ball rolling they decided that they wanted to perform certain lung surgeries with the help of a robot The vascular surgeons quickly joined the team and soon the gynaecologists and paediatricians were also on the pitch 'The first step for the medical and care team of the surgery departments was intensive robotics training in Milan The training was so excellent that we soon decided to partner with this young company,' recalls Professor Dr Ludger Staib Medical Director of the Department for General and Vascular Surgery First robotic surgery for paediatric ureteropelvic junction obstruction 150 patients have undergone surgery involving the Senhance robots gall bladder and colon surgeries in adults the paediatric surgeons have also successfully used the system: they performed the first Senhance robotic surgery for paediatric ureteropelvic junction obstruction 'It was only the second operation that particular surgeon did with the Senhance system which shows that physicians who have a lot of experience with minimally invasive surgery very quickly feel confident using the Asensus robot,' says Professor Staib and adds that he is particularly impressed with the system’s tiny 3 mm instruments.  is the built-in tremor filter that eliminates the minute trembling of human hands This enables ultra-precise work that human hands can hardly achieve haptic feedback ensures that the surgeon avoids areas that should not be touched: 'The robot tells me if there is any resistance or if the stress on the tissue is too much That is very helpful and makes the operation even safer and less taxing for the patient.' It is also less taxing for the surgeons During the procedure they sit at an open console in front of a height-adjustable workstation and can monitor the entire OR which is 'an important safety feature,' as Professor Staib underlines.  The system provides high resolution images in up to 6x magnification The camera is controlled by the surgeon’s eye movements the instruments inside the patient body are controlled by the surgeon’s hands 'We are very happy that the system is an open platform which allows us to connect our own camera,' says Professor Staib and explains that 'Asensus has developed several adapters while other manufacturers force customers to buy their optical system.'  A further – financial – advantage is the use of standard instruments and trocars Other systems require specific components that have to be replaced after a few operations but the Senhance system works with trocars used in hospitals The robotic instruments can be sterilised and reused – 'a sustainable and cost-saving approach,' Professor Staib emphasises.  Hospitals have to join the trend if they want to stay competitive Professor Staib is looking forward to a new feature that Asensus will be launching in 2022: articulated 5 mm instruments were developed to facilitate complicated surgeries Particularly the thoracic surgeons are looking forward to these new instruments as they are the Senhance robot trail blazers 'There is no lung surgeon worldwide who could help our team with these specific thoracic surgeries,' Professor Staib says and adds that 'in the lungs region large blood vessels have to be dealt with hyper-carefully which is a challenge for every thoracic surgeon Small articulated instruments might offer real help.' Patient feedback to the new technology in Esslingen has been overwhelmingly positive many patients specifically choose the hospital to receive robot-assisted surgery 'Robots are the systems of the future,' Professor Staib says and adds that 'hospitals have to join the trend if they want to stay competitive.' (SB) Imitation learning could open a new frontier in medical robotics: Researchers 'taught' a robot to mimic a surgical procedure by watching the surgeons' performance Breast cancer patients benefit from perfectly personalised diagnostics and therapies The tedium of follow-up treatments is a thing of the past robot-assisted surgery: The sixth Semi-Live conference at University Hospital Heidelberg looked at how surgical approaches have evolved in the last… This website uses cookies to give our readers the best website experience. Please refer to our privacy policy to find out how we use cookies and how you can edit your preferences With close to 100 delegates set to attend the International World Games Association (IWGA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 1 May 2024 in Esslingen (GER) the IWGA Executive Committee (ExCo) gathered today 28 IF representatives with voting rights will be attending the AGM while five International Federations will follow remotely (with no voting rights) AGM agenda fine-tuning and final decisions were taken today during the meeting which was attended by all Executive Board Members: IWGA President José Perurena Athletes Committee Chair Sandra Sanchez was excused for attending a Karate event in Mexico Sports Director Sebastian Garvens and Communication and Media Director Anna Jacobson Liaison Manager Joy Wang and Media and Communication Manager Camille Bastin also took part in the discussions “I am very grateful to all members of the Executive Committee for their hard work and dedication This AGM will be a memorable one,” commented President Perurena Following the approval of April’s ExCo meeting minutes and the formal proceedings the focus was then on the AGM preparations The ExCo has approved The World Games 2025 venues and competition schedule (35 sports Details will be announced at the end of May on the IWGA website Other Games Services information was presented to the ExCo Members Updates about the Broadcast Production Plan and budget revision were provided On-going negotiations between IWGA Partner ISB and the LOC continue General updates about the TWG 2025 Registration and Accreditation process were shared Things are moving in the right direction with IWGA partner Swiss Timing who will operate the Registration Platform System (EMS) An agreement running from 2025-2033 with Swiss Timing will be signed at the AGM Details about the concept and development phases of the OTT Platform were given to the Members as well as additional information regarding the timeline for the launch Priorities regarding images distribution and the selling of The World Games linear rights were outlined and reminded Further to the signature of the Marketing Plan Agreement between Chengdu 2025 LOC and the IWGA at the CoCom meeting in April in Chengdu efforts are being made to secure several global partners Deputy CEO Felli shared the latest developments with regard to the inaugural leg of The World Games Series to be held in Hong Kong He stressed that Chengdu has shown a strong interest to host the second leg in March 2025 The programme of TWG Series is tailored towards the host city’s existing infrastructures and the local interest for specific sports in order to maximize the engagement After nomination by the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) the candidate city’s application bidding book and further proceedings on signing of the Organiser Agreement were discussed The Members unanimously approved the proposed candidate city are asked to ratify the Executive Committee’s decision in a vote on 1 May 2024 the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) and the International Cheer Union (ICU) have sent a membership application to the IWGA The Executive Committee reviewed the individual voting process that will take place at the AGM Flag Football was already part of the invitational sports programme in Birmingham in 2022 but both sports will be included in the Chengdu 2025 sport programme now A MoU with FISC (International Federation of Sports Chiropractic) was also signed on 10 April in Birmingham (GBR) forging ongoing strategic partnership with the IWGA The ExCo received a detailed update in relation to progress made with regard to the sustainably strategy This concept will be included in a sustainability chapter in the Organiser’s Agreement for future host cities Concretes actions and goals for TWG 2025 were presented to the Members dates for upcoming meetings were approved: Stay tuned for all decisions and announcements made at the AGM For more information, please contact the IWGA Media and Communication team: [email protected], Tel: +41 21 311 12 97, or visit our website  the City of Sheboygan and Esslingen will celebrate the 50th Anniversary as Sister Cities at a banquet in Esslingen A delegation of 34 persons have traveled to Germany with Fire Chief Mike Romas and I to participate in this event Included in this delegation are members of the Mayors International Committee People to People and residents of the Sheboygan area A recent publication to commemorate the anniversary was organized by Geri Schwoerer of the Mayor’s International Committee with the assistance of the Sheboygan County Historical Research Center and noted the beginnings of this partnership The sister city relationship between Sheboygan and Esslingen began as a result of friendship which was developed many years ago between Colonel Saunders who was stationed at the army base near Esslingen during World War II Rues that they needed more housing for the American soldiers “My men are so homesick for their families I know that we could easily find housing for your men.” and a lifetime friendship developed between the prisoner and captor Years later Colonel Saunders was present at a Sheboygan People to People meeting where Sylvia Weber mentioned that Sheboygan should have a sister city  Esslingen was recommended by Colonel Saunders Rues exchanged a series of letters to set up the sister city arrangement.The People to People chapter voted on January 12 to present their  selection of a sister city to Sheboygan’s City Council It was not until  April of that year that the citizens of Esslingen knew anything about Sheboygan's decision to become their sister city An article that appeared in "Esslingen Zeitung" in April 1967 revealed that the people of Esslingen were taken by surprise by the announcement of a possible Sister city It further described Sheboygan and how the previously unknown Sheboygan wanted to be – why we don’t know yet – Esslingen’s sister city Ohlsen at the annual meeting of the District Youth Council was met with surprise Esslingen will first react with wonder at suddenly having an American sister city the City of Sheboygan Common Council recognized and endorsed the Sister City partnership with Esslingen This was done with the hope that it would lead to a lasting friendship between the people of Esslingen am Neckar I am the ninth Sheboygan Mayor to preserve and participate in this partnership with our colleagues in Esslingen City government During this time many young students have enjoyed and learned from the visits to our cities The exchange students have made new lifelong friendships and their families have adopted the student and family of their partners many individuals have had the privileged responsibility of keeping this relationship strong and meaningful I extend a special “thanks” to the City Councils city staff and local families who participated in the student exchanges all have helped nurture and strengthen this very special relationship with our friends in Esslingen We are celebrating this anniversary because of all these efforts over the years Mike Vandersteen is the mayor of the city of Sheboygan Sheboygan exchange program with sister city Esslingen seeks applicants | BriefsUSA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinSheboygan sister city exchange program seeks applicantsThe Sheboygan Chapter of People to People is looking for middle school students in seventh or eighth grade who would like to participate in a six-week reciprocal exchange program next summer.  Applicants who are accepted will spend three weeks in Sheboygan’s sister city and will return with their exchange partners who will spend the next three weeks in Sheboygan County.  The program takes place between mid-July and the end of August. It is not necessary to speak German because the German students study English beginning in fourth grade An informational meeting about the program will be at 6:30 p.m Tuesday in the Rocca Room at Mead Public Library 15 and they can be obtained at ptpsheboygan.org or by calling Jon Keckonen at 920-946-3899 OTHER NEWS: Sheboygan hospice mother Cori Salchert's adopted son dies, sparking teddy bear donations OTHER NEWS: Sheboygan housing: Plan Commission OKs downtown apartments proposal The Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District will hold a Veterans Day program at 11 a.m The high school band and chorus will perform a few selections for this event which will also include speeches and poetry readings from high school students Guest speaker for the program is retired United States Marine Corp Kalbacken served in the United States Marine Corps in both active duty and the Reserves from 1984 to 1992 he served in infantry units at Camp Pendleton in California and Camp Lejeune in North Carolina He held various positions within the infantry then squad leader and finally a platoon sergeant He was honorably discharged as an E-5 sergeant Kalbacken served in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait during the Persian Gulf War in 1990 and 1991 for Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield The community is invited to the Veterans Day celebration Sheboygan's Shoreline Woman’s Club will meet at noon Nov Lunch will be served and includes a program presented by the Sheboygan Police Department K-9 Unit German celebration comes to SheboyganUSA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinSHEBOYGAN - Zwiebelfest an annual celebration in Sheboygan's sister city of Esslingen is steeped in tradition dating to the Middle Ages RELATED: Bret Michaels to play Green Bay Distillery RELATED: 'Making a Murderer' takes home 4 Emmys RELATED: Rodgers, Matthews create buzz in State Farm ad According to legend, the devil requested an apple from a woman at Esslingen’s market. Instead of an apple, the woman provided the devil with an onion. The devil tasted the “fake” apple and screamed: “These are your apples! That’s ridiculous. This is an onion, a spicy onion. And that is why from now on you will be called ‘onions’ instead of Esslinger." According to the story, the devil left Esslingen and never returned. To mirror Esslingen's event, The Mayor’s International Committee will host Esslingen Fest, in Sheboygan from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 18, at 3 Sheeps Brewing Company, 1837 North Ave., Sheboygan. Johnsonville Sausage and 3 Sheeps Brewing Company are sponsors of this inaugural event, which will feature craft beer, German food, onion specialties, music and raffles. The Mayor’s International Committee members act as representatives at public events that honor visitors from sister cities and other foreign visitors. Each year, the committee hosts a variety of events for the foreign exchange students visiting the city. The city will celebrate 50 years of its sister city relationship with Esslingen and Neckar, Germany, in 2017. FriebeAdvertisementStudents at the Friedrich-Ebert School in Esslingen raised the alarm on Monday after spotting a man with a firearm inside the building Spokesman Björn Reusch said the suspect did not fire the weapon and no one was hurt during the incident (wearing) a blue T-shirt & light shorts." The technical and vocational school was put under security lockdown for several hours The high-school-aged students were ordered to stay in their classrooms while the school was searched as a precaution Other nearby schools and kindergartens were also barricaded but police eventually gave the all-clear for students to go home after a search of the area came up empty Read: On Erfurt anniversary, school psychologist calls for increased counselling Authorities made an arrest earlier on Monday Local and federal police have blocked some of the streets in Esslingen and deployed helicopters to help search for the suspect Police also used Twitter to appeal to the public to keep photos off social media until their operation had ended  Read: Hells Angels member charged in Frankfurt gangland shooting The school scare and subsequent search came after police arrested a 52-year-old man on Saturday evening for the fatal shooting of his wife and his daughter's boyfriend in the nearby town of Nürtingen After departing the daughter's apartment following an argument the suspect reportedly returned to the home where he drew a pistol and proceeding to shoot first the boyfriend and then the wife while all were in the garden German media reported the likely cause as "long-term family problems." a former freight depot with a diverse industrial history Jacob van Rijs and Nathalie de Vries in Rotterdam The practice engages globally in providing solutions to contemporary architectural and urban issues research-based design method involves clients stakeholders and experts from a wide range of fields from early on in the creative process which enable our cities and landscapes to develop towards a better future.The products of MVRDV’s unique approach to design vary ranging from buildings of all types and sizes Built projects include the Netherlands Pavilion for the World EXPO 2000 in Hannover; the Market Hall a combination of housing and retail in Rotterdam; the Pushed Slab a sustainable office building in Paris’ first eco-district; Flight Forum an innovative business park in Eindhoven; the Silodam Housing complex in Amsterdam; the Matsudai Cultural Centre in Japan; the Unterföhring office campus near Munich; the Lloyd Hotel in Amsterdam; the Ypenburg housing and urban plan in The Hague; the Didden Village rooftop housing extension in Rotterdam; the music centre De Effenaar in Eindhoven; the Gyre boutique shopping center in Tokyo; a public library in Spijkenisse; an international bank headquarters in Oslo Norway; and the iconic Mirador and Celosia housing in Madrid.Current projects include a variety of housing projects in the Netherlands and other countries; a community centre in Copenhagen and a cultural complex in Roskilde the transformation of a mixed use building in central Paris and the renovation of an office building in Hong Kong MVRDV is also working on large scale urban masterplans in Bordeaux and Caen France and the masterplan for an eco-city in Logroño Larger scale visions for the future of greater Paris and the doubling in size of the Dutch new town Almere are also in development.MVRDV first published a manifesto of its work and ideas in FARMAX (1998) Spacefighter (2007) and Skycar City (2007) and more recently The Vertical Village (with The Why Factory 2012) and the firm’s first monograph of built works MVRDV Buildings (2013) MVRDV deals with issues ranging from global sustainability in large scale studies such as Pig City pragmatic architectural solutions for devastated areas such as New Orleans.The work of MVRDV is exhibited and published worldwide and has received numerous international awards designers and urbanists develop projects in a multi-disciplinary collaborative design process which involves rigorous technical and creative investigation MVRDV works with BIM and has official in-house BREEAM and LEED assessors.Together with Delft University of Technology an independent think tank and research institute providing an agenda for architecture and urbanism by envisioning the city of the future Archive Projects At a specialist event, Esslingen Municipal Transportation Authority (SVE) presented its new battery trolleybuses with In-Motion-Charging (IMC) from Vossloh Kiepe to an international trade audience and representatives of the media The four electric hybrid buses ordered by SVE from consortium partners Vossloh Kiepe and Solaris Bus & Coach S.A have been on regular line service since late 2016 A combination of expert presentations and a test ride left visitors to the event with a comprehensive impression of Esslingen’s electric buses The IMC articulated buses are equipped with lithium titanate (LTO) traction batteries which with 37 kWh of usable energy and an output of 240 kW enable normal operation on sections of the route with no overhead contact lines the buses have an operating range of ten kilometers in battery mode This was one of the main reasons why Esslingen opted for this technology: “On our 113 route the electric hybrid buses cover two-thirds of the distance on battery power This enabled us to bring the Berkheim district into our zero-emission mass transit network with no additional infrastructure costs Ever since they entered service these vehicles have been as reliable as diesel-engined buses,” said a delighted Harald Boog “As the main challenges in IMC buses are not so much mechanical as in the electrics electrical system specialist Vossloh Kiepe lead managed the consortium,” he added Visitors showed strong interest in the vehicles’ performance data The battery trolleybuses have a top speed of 65 km/h in both operating modes With their dual axle drive with 160 kW available at each powered axle the buses offer outstanding performance even on gradients and in difficult weather conditions “The key to our success was the development of a new This cleared the way to topping up the battery fast on the short stretches with overhead lines,” explained Vossloh Kiepe project manager Joachim Berndt If necessary the buses can draw on up to 600 kW while hooked up to the overhead lines “The IMC concept means that it takes only short sections with overhead lines to reliably eliminate the risk of a recharging bottleneck,” said Erik Lenz the trade visitors were able to gain a first-hand impression of the vehicle’s performance during a test run on regular routes in Esslingen The bus’s powerful acceleration in battery mode was demonstrated on an uphill stretch The slight difference between battery power and the stretches under the overhead lines was generally not noticeable Against the backdrop of current demands for public transportation operators to make a substantial contribution to protecting the environment with the IMC concept the electrical systems specialists at Vossloh Kiepe offer a practical and sustainable approach IMC permits fleet operators to run any number of electric buses reliably leading to measurable improvements in air quality in urban environments around the world an uncomplicated electric bus system has been implemented that enables the buses to be operated round the clock without a break presenting a future-oriented approach that many public transportation authorities could adopt in many different places Germany — The celebrated Stuttgart Christmas Market that was slated to open on Wednesday has been canceled as authorities grapple with a fast-rising number of coronavirus cases in the region We tried everything to make the Christmas market possible,” said Stuttgart Mayor Frank Nopper in a statement Monday Nopper said the decision to shut down the Stuttgart market was unavoidable after surrounding towns elected to cancel their markets the nearby cities of Ludwigsburg and Esslingen home to a very popular medieval-style Christmas market That meant “pulling the emergency brake” in Stuttgart “After the cancellation of the markets in Ludwigsburg and Esslingen an enormous number of visitors would inevitably be in Stuttgart This would no longer be controllable and manageable under corona conditions,” Nopper said coronavirus rates have soared over the past month the number of new cases now stands at 386.5 per 100,000 people in the country the seven-day incidence rate is 454 new cases per 100,000 has imposed some of the most stringent rules In areas where the seven-day average infection rate is more than 1,000 per 100,000 people cultural facilities and sports venues must close German Health Minister Jens Spahn warned Monday that in a matter of months Germans will be “vaccinated cured or dead” from the virus in an attempt to urge more people to get vaccinated On 1 May 2024 participated in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the International World Games Association (IWGA) in Esslingen The gathering marked a pivotal moment for the global sports community The presence of President Kool and Secretary General Faria underscores the significance IKF places on its engagement with the broader sporting community At the heart of the AGM lies the strategic deliberations and policy formations that shape the future of international sports Through active participation in such forums IKF aims to amplify the voice of korfball and advocate for its continued growth and recognition on the world stage the AGM provides invaluable opportunities for IKF delegates to cultivate relationships with fellow federations and NOCs These interactions lay the groundwork for collaborative initiatives all of which are essential for the advancement of korfball and the broader sporting landscape Secretary General Joana Faria emphasized the importance of unity and cooperation among sports organizations “Our presence at the IWGA AGM signifies our commitment to working closely with fellow federations and NOCs to promote inclusivity and excellence in sports worldwide,” stated Faria several significant decisions were reached Tuesday 5th May marked the official opening of the new Bauer production facility at the company headquarters in Esslingen as well as the Lord Mayor of Esslingen and CEO of Altra Industrial Motion Guests heard how the facility will act as the flagship for Bauer's new production concept which increases the flexibility of the company's ability to deliver engineered solutions for all applications on extremely short lead times Bauer Gear Motor has been a leading manufacturer and supplier of gear motors since 1927 first began eliminating the transmission shaft from machine tools and production machinery Since then it has developed a reputation for producing reliable solutions which are carefully engineered to the requirements of the customer to ensure that the maximum possible efficiency gains are achieved Bauer has never stopped pushing the boundaries of its product both in terms of technology and manufacturing techniques Its acquisition by Altra Industrial Motion in 2011 allowed it to expand its global footprint and make investments to advance its engineering facilities and create an integrated lean manufacturing process which keeps delivery times low explains: "This new facility represents the next step in Bauer's production concept which will eventually expand to our key regions around the world We have adapted our production facilities to operate as one piece flow This prepares us for fast delivery of both small and large customer orders "We have been able to create a connected factory concept whereby our production facilities in Germany are supported with just-in time deliveries from our production factory in Slovakia With this concept we are prepared for implementing Industry 4.0 "This means that the two sites are operating on the same production schedule so there is no delay in the delivery process between customer sign-off of the order and the completion of the order This will allow us to reduce our current standard production time for configurable gear motors from 10 days to 5 days." adds: "As a business we believe that growth comes from investment Bauer Gear Motor offers our customers the most reliable efficient Gear Motor solution whether they need a batch run of standard products or a specialised solution e.g Our investment will allow it to continue to improve our flexibility: to work more closely with customers to reduce lead times and to grow the customer base around the world "We are committed to supporting the continued growth of Bauer both in Germany and around the world We intend to continue investing in the Slovakian factory and have plans to extend the new production concept to our facilities in the USA The new facilities in the meantime are wholly owned by Bauer Gear Motor GmbH and cover an area of approximately 30,000m2 in Esslingen In addition to the new production facilities the new building includes open plan offices a state-of-the-art conference centre and new canteen area with its own kitchen for the staff The implementation of energy efficiency measures means that energy requirements on-site will be reduced by 30% explains why the new 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Versatile and robust design to meet the needs of field workers Open frame AC/DC power supplies for cost sensitive industrial applications For use in cost sensitive industrial applications New generation of compact 3 watt DC/DC converters with an ultra-wide 8:1 input range.   Digital Edition  Download PDF IEN Europe is a key online source of industry & product news Subscribe  Gift a Subscription High-profile Dutch firm MVRDV has unveiled its design for an eye-catching new office building in Germany the building will sport a large hole in it that will serve as a public space and will feature both photovoltaic cells and QR codes integrated into its facade the Milestone will be located in Esslingen am Neckar It will rise to 12 stories and comprise 6,500 sq m (69,965 sq ft) of floorspace The big chunk missing from it will host stairs the building will include a bar and restaurant The Milestone's part-mirrored, part-transparent facade will be made from fritted glass It will also have both photovoltaic cells for electricity production and QR codes integrated the QR codes will provide information on the town's history people and landscape – the idea is that it'll be a kind of interactive library MVRDV was commissioned to design the Milestone by investors RVI and construction is due to begin in 2020 The firm hopes for the building to become a new local landmark for the town a position currently occupied by an unfortunately-named chimney Source: MVRDV The construction of Cellcentric's fuel cell factory in Weilheim/Teck has been significantly delayed Cellcentric intends to meet the deadline for the start of production - with the help of another location In January, the German town of Weilheim an der Teck had reached an agreement with the last remaining landowner of the central areas, more than a year and a half after the referendum that gave the green light for the new industrial estate. As a result, the negotiations with Cellcentric were to be “finalised” so that the first work could begin in autumn 2024 The excavators were originally due to start rolling in 2023 The FC joint venture founded by Daimler Truck and the Volvo Group has now also confirmed that it is lagging behind the original plan “Due to the delayed purchase of the land we are one and a half years behind the original schedule with the construction of our air conditioning plant,” Cellcentric CEO Matthias Jurytko told Automobilwoche Despite the delay – the final construction phase is now not due to be completed until 2031 – Jurytko remains committed to the location “We chose Weilheim because the expertise for fuel cells is concentrated in south-west Germany,” said Jurytko The original plan was for fuel cell systems for heavy commercial vehicles to be built in Weilheim from the beginning of 2026 – initially for the two shareholders and later also for third-party customers Jurytko now told “Automobilwoche” that the plan for the first delivery should be met in 2027/2028 the first systems are not to come from Weilheim Cellcentric has a building there that was actually only designed for small series production “We will expand capacity here accordingly until we can move to the new factory,” says Jurytko “we will manage the production start-up and the planned quantities by 2030” The CEO did not say how much the unplanned expansion of the Esslingen site will cost in parallel to the actual factory construction in Weilheim or what will happen to the facilities in Esslingen once the Weilheim factory is completed Cellcentric took over the building in Esslingen and many of the current 350 employees from Daimler AG The fuel cell expertise was initially spread across the various divisions of Daimler AG was later concentrated in commercial vehicles and then transferred to the Cellcentric joint venture – critics would rather use the term “outsourced” Since the split of Daimler AG into the Mercedes-Benz Group (passenger cars and vans) and Daimler Truck with its trucks and buses the passenger car division has virtually lost access to its former fuel cell developments Daimler Truck intends to hand over the first test vehicles of a fuel cell truck to customers for practical tests from the middle of this year after the vehicles have already completed many test kilometres on public roads The series production model is planned for the second half of the decade – and will then rely on sufficient fuel cell systems from Cellcentric the two joint venture partners are pursuing different approaches: The Volvo Group favours conventional hydrogen hydrogen stored in gaseous form under 350 bar pressure favours liquid hydrogen cooled to -253 degrees Celsius as this has a higher energy density and therefore enables longer ranges automobilwoche.de (in German) the 6,500 square meter structure boasts a distinctive reflective façade with a void at its center inspired by the appearance of crystallized rock the interactive elevation is a reinterpretation of esslingen’s topography and carries messages about the town’s history and people MVRDV’s design responds to the brief set by RVI for a mixed-use building that ‘brings together the tension between tradition and modernity’ which will be topped with a public viewing platform is one of several new projects planned for the area around esslingen’s main railway station ‘this building shows esslingen to people all who pass by on trains and will become a new symbol to reflect its past heritage and future,’ says winy maas the structure boasts a distinctive reflective façade with a void at its center the building’s volume is manipulated to create a fragmented façade that reflects the city’s actual topography and forms an open public walkway through its center which connects the city to the building and provides public amenities including a café the fritted glass façade will feature integrated QR codes that will inform visitors about esslingen’s people publicly accessible via stairs and terraces the use of fritted glass also reduces overheating while photovoltaic cells store and generate energy construction work is expected to get underway in 2020 the fragmented façade reflects the city’s actual topography construction on the project is expected to get underway in 2020 germany size and program: 6,500 sqm mixed-use building with offices bar and restaurant budget: undisclosed design: MVRDV – winy maas jacob van rijs and nathalie de vries design team: winy maas cheng cai and bartosz kobylakiewicz visualization: antonio luca coco AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style It is early December and darkness is looming though it is not even late evening The cold air is fragrant carrying whiffs of roasting chestnuts spiced mulled wine and several other unidentified delectable aromas It feels like I’ve stepped back in time: All around are people dressed in medieval clothes playing wooden instruments and selling medieval food The Mittelaltermarkt or Medieval Christmas Market in Esslingen am Neckar about 30 minutes southwest of Stuttgart in Germany At the heart of Esslingen are the fort walls with a massive watch tower and a bridge that leads to the market square where the medieval Christmas Market is held alongside a regular Christmas market every year These are surrounded by the town’s other landmarks: four medieval churches over 200 half-timbered houses While the rest of the market has bright beautiful lights oil lamps and charcoal fires in keeping with the theme an archery stall encourages people to try their hand at shooting I am drawn by a cauldron bubbling away with red mulled wine where I get mug full of the potion just the thing for the chill that hangs in the air a kind of pizza made with corn and topped with onions while conversations flow and the tempo of the music gradually rises it is the event of the year and I can detect several languages apart from German.  While the whole world has embraced the concept of the Christmas market Its exact beginnings are hazy but there is general consensus that they were born sometime in the 15th century when German territories covered a large part of Europe One estimate says Germany holds around 2500-3000 holiday markets across the country and each city has something unique to recommend its own version close to the French border and overlooking the gorgeous Black Forest vestiges of the town’s decadent history are everywhere a 350-year-old 3km long avenue of pleasure gardens called Lichtentaler Allee through which the river Oos flows languidly.. This was the playground of Russian royalty and noblemen a connection that is still displayed on a plaque to Nikolai Gogol a bust of Fyodor Dostoyevsky and the Faberge Museum on Sophienstrasse the winter-themed Christmas market of Baden-Baden comes alive I get a paper packet full of hot roasted chestnuts compelled by their seductive aroma and wander the rows of shops strung with pretty lights The stalls and little alleys are decorated with trees laden with golden presents reindeer and Santa Claus figures as well as nutcracker statues.  An array of eclectic things are on offer: wooden I am more attracted to stalls selling mulled wine German sausages and flammkuchen (a kind of thin-crust pizza) An open air stage is taken up by a local band that is belting out lively songs and has the crowds swaying and stamping their feet I join them in a shouting a raucous version of Jingle Bells the city’s bright and cheery Christmas market wraps itself around a set of equally spectacular monuments: Renaissance-style 14th century Altes Schloss (old castle) the 18th century baroque Neues Schloss (new castle) and the Stiftskirche (collegiate church) which goes back almost 800 years They are elaborately made up with the nativity scene being a leitmotif windmills and white winter provided stiff competition A ferris wheel with bauble-shaped capsules in bright colours is a hit with children but I am utterly fascinated by an elaborate toy-train set up that occupies several square metres with several kinds of trains plying on multiple tracks across various miniature landscapes.  Where Stuttgart is happy with tradition and sense of charm The main one sits in the imposing shadow of the Kolner Dom or Cologne Cathedral the 13th century Gothic structure that towers into the sky The Weihnachtsmarkt am Kolner Dom or the Christmas Market at the Cologne Cathedral is a series of over 150 stalls with hip handicrafts and regional culinary delicacies a children’s carousel and ice-skating rink I manage a quick peek at two other markets The Kolner Alstadt Heimat der Heinzel at Heumarkt is overrun by hundreds of elves while Kolner Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt (Cologne Harbour Christmas Market) located on the banks of the Rhine against the backdrop of the mid-19th century Malakoff Tower and wash them down with fragrant mulled wine.  After more than a week of traipsing around some of Germany’s Christmas markets I realise my list of pending ones is longer than when I began The on in Dresden takes place in the Altmarkt draws on its long musical history to showcase a lyrical holiday season I leave these for another visit and pack up beautiful music and the aroma of roasted chestnuts and mulled wine Anita Rao Kashi is a Bengaluru-based journalist and travel writer Catch all the Business News, Market News, Breaking News Events and Latest News Updates on Live Mint. 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Von der EnBW war bislang noch keine genauere Auskunft zum Hintergrund des Stromausfalls zu bekommen Zwei junge Männer sind wegen mehrerer Sexualstraftaten zu Gefängnisstrafen verurteilt worden Unter anderem haben sie im vergangenen August in Kirchheim eine 21-Jährige besonders abscheulich vergewaltigt dass die beiden afghanischen Asylbewerber die ihnen von der Staatsanwaltschaft vorgeworfenen Sexualstraftaten begangen haben Sie hat in dem Prozess den 20 Jahre alten Ansary schwer belastet Es ist Wenzler zufolge der „beeindruckendste Moment der Verhandlung“ gewesen ihrem Peiniger ins Gesicht zu blicken und ihn eindeutig zu identifizieren der sie beim Alten Friedhof in Kirchheim zunächst angesprochen und sie dann zwischen zwei parkenden Autos brutal vergewaltigt und zu weiteren sexuellen Handlungen gezwungen habe Nachdem sie auch von seinem jüngeren Komplizen missbraucht worden war habe Ansary sie ein weiteres Mal vergewaltigt Ansary hat Wenzler zufolge in der Verhandlung „taktisch motiviert“ ausgesagt und Habib als Haupttäter beschuldigt Doch die junge Frau habe – „obwohl es ihr schwer gefallen ist über das ihr Angetane zu sprechen“- sehr viele Details geliefert die die Tatbeteiligung Ansarys ins rechte Licht gerückt hätten Weitere entsprechende Beweise hätten DNA-Gutachten geliefert An einem mit dem Blut des Opfers besudelten Pullover Ansarys etwa haben sich laut Wenzler „Spuren in Hülle und Fülle“ gefunden Ansary sei – entgegen seiner Angaben – an der versuchten Vergewaltigung nur etwa 30 Minuten zuvor ebenfalls beteiligt gewesen Im Hof des Mehrgenerationenhauses Linde in Kirchheim hatte Habib eine 19-Jährige gegen einen Zaun gedrückt ihr ein Messer an den Hals gehalten und versucht Ansary habe nur etwa fünf Meter entfernt „Schmiere gestanden“ Das habe die junge Frau in ihrer Aussage bestätigt stieß den Täter von sich und konnte sich so retten Die Taten waren nach Ansicht der Kammer geplant Die beiden seien mit dem Vorsatz losgezogen Am besten geeignet seien „betrunkene Frauen auf dem Heimweg“ soll er seinem Komplizen erzählt haben Habib ist zudem wegen Exhibitionismus’ verurteilt worden Er hat sich etwa eine Woche nach der Vergewaltigung vor einer Autofahrerin entblößt und onaniert Die nach dem Jugendstrafrecht verhängten Freiheitsstrafen von fünf Jahren für Ansary sowie fünf Jahre und drei Monate für Habib sind laut Wenzler „notwendig Mit den Jahren hinter Gittern und der wahrscheinlichen späteren Abschiebung in ihre Heimat müssten die Angeklagten nun leben Ebenso wie das Opfer mit seiner schweren psychischen Belastung: „Es muss möglicherweise länger und schwerer leiden.“ Denn die junge Frau sei mehrfach missbraucht und „zu einem sexuellen Objekt degradiert“ worden bis sie mit dieser Traumatisierung wird leben können Die beiden jungen Männer hätten in Afghanistan eine schwere Kindheit und Jugend ertragen müssen Sie seien geschlagen und missbraucht worden „junge Menschen sollten so nicht aufwachsen müssen“ Doch angesichts dieser schrecklichen Erlebnisse „ist es eigentlich nicht begreifbar dass die beiden Angeklagten einem anderen Menschen noch viel viel mehr Leid zugefügt haben“.