This site uses technical (necessary) and analytics cookies Sito ufficiale Ambasciata d'Italia a Washington a prominent journalist and well-known face of ABC News The announcement was made by the Ambassador of Italy to the United States during an event she hosted last night at Villa Firenze in Washington “Journalism is an essential element in the life of our democracies: It helps the public understand reality by distinguishing real news from fake news,” the Ambassador emphasized plays an irreplaceable role and deserves to be recognized and supported,” she added Zappia reaffirmed her support for the Urbino Award which recognizes and celebrates excellence in American journalism Karl will receive the award at the Ducal Palace in Urbino in March 2025 “We are proud that the Urbino Award has reached its eighteenth edition and that it energetically brings the name of our city to the United States We thank the Ambassador of Italy in Washington for the great support she has provided to the project The award has great potential for tourism promotion and for Italian businesses with a presence in the USA it will be our responsibility to provide maximum support to ensure its future growth,” said Francesco Guazzolini the City Council Member for Tourism and Internationalization Jonathan Karl has interviewed key figures in American politics over the past thirty years Karl discussed the major challenges facing the world of information today in a public conversation with Viviana Mazza The event also featured remarks from the founder of the Urbino Award and the Head of the Cultural Office of the City of Urbino Many past award recipients attended as well along with other distinguished Italian and American journalists “Le D.I.V.E.” (Donne Italiane che Vivono all’Estero = Italian women living abroad) is a non-profit.. 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The Trump Administration Climate Plan: Red States Get Hydrogen a hydrogen hub in upheaval as natural gas producer pauses involvement while four others bail on the project South Australia closes Hydrogen Power SA office The state government of South Australia has rolled its Office of Hydrogen Power SA (OHPSA) into the Department of Energy and Mining (DEM) COPYRIGHT POLICY DISCLAIMER TERMS & CONDITIONS PRIVACY POLICY We love meeting interesting people and making new friends Solaris Bus & Coach has won a tender for up to 45 double-articulated Urbino 24 electric buses that will be integrated into the transport network of the Belgian city of Liège This marks the largest tender to date for Solaris’s double-articulated buses. The first order, placed for 18 units, was secured by Wallonia’s regional transport company Opérateur de transport de Wallonie–TEC The first five buses from this order will be delivered in 2025 with the remaining 13 units arriving in 2026 The 24-meter length of these double-articulated buses translates into high passenger capacity making them ideal for high-frequency Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems Urbino 24 electric buses generate no emissions at the point of use thus supporting the development of sustainable transportation and enhancing the quality of life of city residents The buses ordered will feature the MetroStyle design “We are especially delighted to deliver Urbino 24 electric buses in the unique MetroStyle design to Liège,” says Olivier Michard “These exceptional zero-emission buses will support sustainable and convenient public transport in the city.” Each of the 24-meter electric buses will be powered by two electric axles Energy will be supplied by Solaris High Energy batteries with a total capacity of approximately 800 kWh per vehicle These energy storage units will be charged via a plug-in connection The buses will be equipped with multiple driver-assistance systems including a 270-degree camera system monitoring the area around the bus and enhanced visibility cameras in place of mirrors and passengers will have access to USB chargers for mobile devices Modern LED lighting technology will be installed throughout the vehicle the Urbino 24 electric MetroStyle buses will be equipped with the eSConnect diagnostic tool The 24-meter Solaris bus was developed exclusively as a platform for zero-emission vehicles including electric buses and trolley buses Solaris has already delivered 50 double-articulated vehicles Fourteen of these are electric models that serve transport in Aalborg The company has also delivered 36 double-articulated trolleybuses for operators in Prague and Bratislava The Norwegian bus company Vy Buss has ordered three Solaris Urbino 9 LE electric buses The electric buses will be deployed on routes in Slemmestad It also marks the electric midibus's debut on the Norwegian market This is the shortest electric bus in the Polish manufacturer’s portfolio since 2021. “Several dozen customers in Poland, Germany, the Czech Republic, Spain, Austria, Romania, Switzerland, and Italy” have already opted for the Urbino 9 LE electric Vy Buss has now placed the first order from Norway The nine-metre-long electric bus has an electric central motor with a peak output of 220 kW The necessary energy is supplied by batteries with an energy capacity of up to 350 kWh The energy storage system is charged via a plug as standard Solaris also offers pantograph charging for the Urbino 9 LE electric as an option the configuration chosen by the public transport company is not specified the Poles emphasise the special equipment for use in the Norwegian region: the buses for Vy Buss are to be equipped with a so-called ‘Scandinavian package,’ which includes additional thermal insulation as well as features such as a snow chain drawer and special anti-elk lights to prevent wild animals from running onto the road “Norway has had success for many years with the diesel version of Solaris Urbino 8,9 LE a perfect bus for countryside travel and smaller towns we aim for the new 9 LE electric to be just as successful and are proud to introduce this bus to the Norwegian market together with Vy” solarisbus.com 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 the Galleria Nazionale delle Marche in Urbino will pay tribute to Simone Cantarini (Pesaro known as “il Pesarese,” with a major monographic exhibition dedicated to his artistic production organized in collaboration with the Barberini Corsini National Galleries in Rome represents an important opportunity to rediscover the talent of a painter who knew how to move between classicism and baroque with extraordinary originality.Curated by the Director of the Galleria Nazionale delle Marche together with Anna Maria Ambrosini Massari an official art historian at the Ministry of Culture titled Simone Cantarini (1612 - 1648) known as the Pesarese brings together 54 works selected to narrate Cantarini’s artistic and intellectual journey It is an exhibition that testifies to the constant collaboration between Italian museum institutions to enhance the national heritage Simone Cantarini was born in Pesaro in 1612 and from a young age showed an early talent for drawing and painting where he had the opportunity to study closely the works of great masters of the 16th century but especially those of the Bolognese painters of his time The turning point in his career was his entry into the workshop of Guido Reni in Bologna one of the most influential artists of the Italian seventeenth century His apprenticeship with Reni was crucial in refining his technique and developing a pictorial language of great elegance but the relationship between the two soon proved difficult with a proud temperament and little inclined to submission soon manifested a desire to emancipate himself from his master’s influence openly criticizing his master’s work and giving birth to a more personal and dynamic pictorial language Cantarini embarked on an independent career consolidating his own style and attracting the attention of important patrons Bolognese biographer Carlo Cesare Malvasia described him thus “He was Cantarini of ordinary stature A portrait well suited to a painter of independent character and precocious talent capable of creating works in which grace is combined with a unique dramatic intensity His painting is distinguished by an extraordinary finesse of execution and a luministic sensibility that brings him close to the great masters of the seventeenth century Although he remains attached to an idea of classical beauty there is a more vibrant expressive tension in his works than the idealized composure of Guido Reni and the fluidity of his strokes made him a highly regarded artist among his contemporaries One of the most significant works on view in the exhibition is the monumental altarpiece from the church of San Cassiano in Pesaro a place of worship particularly linked to the artist’s life the Madonna and Child with Saints Barbara and Terentius Cantarini self-portrays the figure of Saint Terentius inserting himself within the sacred narrative with intense emotional participation which can be admired in the first room of the Rovereschi Apartments on the second floor of the Ducal Palace returned to the museum in 2021 thanks to the Ministry of Culture’s “100 Works Return Home” project The ministerial initiative made it possible to unearth works kept in storage returning them to the areas for which they were intended This project had the merit of returning visibility to some works that The exhibition on Cantarini fits into this perspective of rediscovery and valorization offering the opportunity to delve into the figure of an artist who is often little known but of fundamental importance in the pictorial panorama of the seventeenth century Simone Cantarini’s career was marked by a premature end under circumstances that are still unclear today Cantarini had stormy relations with other artists Other hypotheses speak of a poisoning by a rival but the fact remains that his demise deprived the Italian art scene of one of the most original voices of the seventeenth century Cantarini’s legacy is of extraordinary importance producing a series of prints that were highly successful and contributed to the spread of his style far beyond the borders of Emilia and Marche His ability to translate into images a refined balance between classical idealization and expressive naturalness makes him a unique artist whose rediscovery is now more necessary than ever Solaris Urbino 12 Electric is a quite well-known model for those into the European bus market Solaris is today the leading European player in the zero-emission bus sector a highly successful model launched in 2016 have been available in a BEV version right from the start […] have been available in a BEV version right from the start (while the previous-generation electric Urbino had already been presented in 2011) allowing the dynamic Polish manufacturer to gain great experience in this type of alternative drive And new features have been launched in early 2024 This article was previously published on the February 2024 issue of Sustainable Bus magazine As an alternative to the ZF AxTrax e-powered axle a central motor from Austria’s TSA (model TMF35-28-4) or ZF’s CeTrax Cx220 110B have been available for a few years now on the Solaris Urbino 12 Electric so that supporters of one or the other solution can be satisfied The increasingly strong collaboration with Impact Clean Power Technology has led to the development of new High Energy 100 batteries with NMC chemistry and a capacity of 102.9 kWh per module This modules have the same size of the previously fitted range The weight is also similar (just about ten kilos more) for a 14 percent benefit in terms of energy capacity The new batteries also make it possible to upgrade vehicles born with the 88 kWh Impact modules or even the first-generation 40 kWh modules The performance of the three variants ranges from 160 kW of power for the TSA to 220 of the CeTrax and up to 2×125 kW of the ZF’s “motor wheels” (with as much as 22,000 Nm of total maximum torque downstream of the integrated hub reduction) one can logically intervene on the transmission ratio opting for a greater or lesser reduction depending on the mission profile required on the left-hand side; a solution that requires a forward extension of the base close to the wheels and the positioning of a rearward-facing two-seater behind the disabled seat Among the advantages of the motorised axle is certainly the smaller internal size there is quieter operation and decidedly easier maintenance as well as (it seems) greater efficiency in energy recovery during braking letting the customer choose the preferred driveline already puts Solaris in an advantageous position compared to competitors who go their own way sometimes without being sure of which solution is actually the best Let’s talk about the updates introduced to the Solaris Urbino 12 Electric at VDV-backed Mobility Move exhibition, held in Berlin at the beginning of March The increasingly strong collaboration with Impact Clean Power Technology, a Warsaw-based company specialising in batteries and charging systems (with plans to establish a gigafactory) has led to the development of new High Energy 100 batteries the Berlin fair was also an opportunity to make official the new arrangement of the drive components as already anticipated at Busworld in Brussels on the 18-metre the rear structure of the vehicle changes completely The engine tower inherited from thermal vehicles the inverter and the cooling units are gone The batteries are therefore all transferred to the roof They are distributed between the front and rear areas similarly to what other manufacturers have already done allows up to six 100 kWh modules to be accommodated on the 12-metre and up to eight on the 18-metre This enables the Urbino to achieve respectable capacities (and therefore range) even taking into account a DoD (= depth of discharge the energy that can actually be used) of 80 percent The greatest benefits of the new layout can be seen inside where four to seven more passenger seats can be found in the area previously occupied by part of the batteries The entire passenger compartment is also surrounded by windows all other types of batteries remain on the list: 140 kWh LFP batteries (the cheapest) for plug-in recharging and 30 kWh LTO batteries for flash and opportunity recharging by direct or reverse pantograph The standard position of the CCS2 socket is near the right front wheel to which a second specular recharging point can be coupled to the left With the exception of a few minor optimisations on components and production costs the Urbino otherwise retains all the characteristics that have taken it to the third place of the European market for city buses The self-supporting reticular structure is still made of stainless steel profiles and tubulars welded together onto which the reinforced fibreglass headers all fitted with specific hinges that allow almost total rotation contain the overall size in the open position The driver’s seat is of a fairly traditional design with an adjustable dashboard integral with the steering wheel and compliant with VDV standards It is supplemented by a practical dashboard to the left of the driver and room for additional controls and control units above the driver’s head The ISRI or Grammer brand seat is pneumatic with lumbar adjustment which can be combined with cushion heating and backrest ventilation functions The passenger compartment is very spacious also thanks to the new battery arrangement and only partially affected by the presence of the motor The windows can all be fitted with a vasistas or sliding opening with a choice of two levels of transparency Evening lighting is provided by two rows of LED lamps arranged longitudinally and pointing downwards at approximately 45 degrees with transparent plastic covers featuring a rather classic appearance Handrails are in painted steel or stainless steel with an intelligent modular assembly system The basic seats are the Kiel Ideo or Ster 8MU made of plastic with or without velour covers; alternatively Yet another example of Solaris flexibility © Copyright 2012 - 2025 | Vado e Torno Edizioni | All rights reserved | P.I Norway’s bus company Vy Buss has placed an order for three Urbino 9 LE electric buses from Solaris Bus & Coach The order marks Solaris’ introduction of this compact zero-emission battery-electric vehicle to the Nordic region midi-class bus designed for both urban and suburban routes meeting Class I and Class II homologation standards the vehicle is designed to offer ample seating ensuring passenger comfort over longer distances the buses are fitted with a Scandinavian package which includes enhanced thermal insulation Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis the Urbino 9 LE electric has seen adoption across several European countries Over 700 Solaris buses of various models now operate in the country Solaris Norge CEO Sverre Skaar said: “Norway has had success for many years with the diesel version of Solaris Urbino 8,9 LE a perfect bus for countryside travel and smaller towns we aim for the new 9 LE electric to be just as successful and are proud to introduce this bus to the Norwegian market together with Vy.” In December 2024, Solaris Bus & Coach delivered what it claims to be the world-first ‘battery passport’ with its Urbino 18 electric bus to Berlin’s public transport company BVG This bus features high-energy batteries with a capacity of around 700kWh The delivery is part of a larger contract for 50 articulated electric buses Nominations are now open for the prestigious Just Auto Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation This is your chance to showcase your achievements Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network By clicking here, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and consent to us collection your details for the purposes of your enquiry Solaris Bus & Coach has won the tender for the supply of 10 battery electric buses issued by PKM Gliwice Seven articulated Urbino 18 electric buses and three 12-meter Urbino 12 electric buses will join the city’s public transport fleet in November 2025 Gliwice has once again chosen battery buses from Solaris Eight electric vehicles are already in operation within the city’s public transport network PKM Gliwice has been a long-standing customer of Solaris the manufacturer has supplied over 170 buses to the city the municipal operator has focused on environmentally and passenger-friendly vehicles by purchasing low- and zero-emission buses These Urbino electric buses in both lengths are equipped with electric motors ensuring zero emissions at the point of use with capacities of 400 kWh for the shorter version and 700 kWh for the articulated model The vehicles will feature infrastructure for fast charging via an inverted pantograph Such charging stations will be installed at transport hubs in the city The air-conditioned buses will be equipped with passenger-friendly features such as a passenger information system electronic ticket validators and payment collection devices The operator has also opted for a passenger counting system the buses will include blind-spot and front-area monitoring devices each bus will feature digital monitoring and an alcolock The international Bus of the Year jury has awarded the title of Bus of the Year 2025 to the Solaris Urbino 18 hydrogen This marks the second title for a Solaris vehicle and the first time in the competition’s history that a zero-emission hydrogen-powered vehicle has won The international Bus of the Year jury has awarded the title of Bus of the Year 2025 to the Solaris Urbino 18 hydrogen This marks the second title for a Solaris vehicle and the first time in the competition’s history that a zero-emission hydrogen-powered vehicle has won The statuette was awarded on 16 September during a gala at the opening of the IAA Transportation in Hanover It’s worth noticing that almost half (44.5%) of all hydrogen buses registered in mainland Europe in 2023 were Solaris vehicles This title acknowledges both the excellence of our product and our strong market position throughout Europe We are greatly honored to be a leader in zero-emission solutions supplying our customers with battery and hydrogen buses This is the second time that a Solaris vehicle has won the Bus of the Year title after the Urbino 12 electric model awarded in 2017 This time, industry experts appreciated the advantages of hydrogen technology and awarded the articulated version of the Solaris Urbino 18 hydrogen (that was launched in September 2022) which is powered by electricity generated in a hydrogen fuel cell Solaris is therefore the first company in the history of the competition to win the title for both battery-powered bus and now a hydrogen-powered bus The main energy source in the new Urbino 18 hydrogen is hydrogen The heart of the bus is a cutting-edge fuel cell that acts as a miniature hydrogen power plant Hydrogen is transformed by the fuel cell into electricity which is then transferred to the driveline the bus can carry up to 140 passengers.  Solaris batteries (based on LTO formula) with a capacity of around 60 kWh serve as an auxiliary power source, used, for example, during acceleration of the Solaris Urbino 18 hydrogen as well as for energy storage. Complete technical sheets can be found HERE Thanks to the hydrogen technology applied and an increased number of new light hydrogen tanks with a total capacity of 51.2 kg the brand-new bus performs excellently on longer routes Solaris stresses that the bus can cover 600 km on a single refill while maintaining all the qualities of an electric drive (based on energy consumption in e-SORT 2 tests) Full refueling of the vehicle takes around 20 minutes.  The newly-awarded Bus of the Year 2025 has been equipped with a modular drive system with components placed on the roof and in the rear of the vehicle aiming to maximizing passenger capacity, facilitating servicing and providing more flexibility in terms of roof arrangement options.  “The small number of batteries and the increased power of the fuel cell in the Urbino 18 hydrogen allow this bus to operate efficiently An additional advantage of the fuel cell is that the vehicle is quickly ready for its next journey. Almost all the energy is stored in the hydrogen All that is needed to continue driving is to refuel the hydrogen the bus can travel up to 600 kilometers There is no need for any additional infrastructure” CTO Solaris Bus & Coach.   The Solaris Urbino 18 hydrogen competed for the title of the best bus of the year in May this year as part of the Bus Euro Test This year’s edition  of the event was held in Kladno where vehicles from five manufacturers underwent a series of comparative tests over several days: Daimler is a prestigious industry competition organized since 1989 by the Association of Commercial Vehicle Editors (ACE) The competition is held every two years and each time the event’ host is a jury member from a different European country The winning vehicle receives the title of the best bus for the next year so in this year’s edition the title is “Bus of the Year 2025” The jury evaluated such factors as acceleration as well as the subjective feelings of the jury who tested the bus as both drivers and passengers “Hydrogen is probably one of the most sustainable fuels and its usage and share in energy mix will grow fastest in public transport in the coming years The fact that Solaris has chosen to invest so heavily in this technology deserves great respect Solaris has also managed to construct a bus that meets future requirements in terms of passenger comfort and capacity as well as a sustainable and environmentally friendly powertrain” President of Bus of the Year Jury at the award ceremony of the Solaris Urbino 18 hydrogen In addition to 157 VDL Citea new generation (whose order was announced a few days ago) also 30 Solaris electric buses will join Arriva‘s fleet in the West Brabant concession (Netherlands) 26 Urbino 12 electric and 4 articulated Urbino 18 electric will serve traffic in the region starting in 2025 Solaris Urbino 12 Electric is a quite […] In addition to 157 VDL Citea new generation (whose order was announced a few days ago) Solaris Urbino 12 Electric is a quite well-known model for those into the European bus market. with over 2,500 e-buses delivered, Solaris is today the leading European player in the zero-emission bus sector. Deep technical analysis of the model is HERE The investment is part of Arriva’s plan to make the entire bus fleet in the region zero-emission by the start of the new concession on the 6th f July 2025. The buses are set to arrive to West-Brabant in the first half of 2025.  The operator has been awarded the concession in early 2024 A new bus fleet of more than 200 zero-emission vehicles is indeed expected to enter service in the concession The buses that will be deployed in West Brabant are based on a new modular drive system architecture that eliminates the so-called engine tower. It was launched in early 2024 This design increases passenger space and allows for the placement of batteries solely on the roof Both the 12-metre and 18-metre vehicles will have batteries with a capacity of approximately 400 kWh each bus will have two charging sockets – on the left and right side The 30 buses for West-Brabant will be equipped with central traction engines (it might be by TSA or ZF CeTrax) A comprehensive monitoring system will be available on board each bus with Fisheye cameras observing areas in front of the vehicle and on its right side as well as cameras in place of traditional side mirrors Among the assistance solutions worth mentioning are a system alerting the driver to pedestrians and cyclists in the vicinity of the bus a lane departure warning system and fatigue monitoring system “Arriva’s order of 30 electric buses is an important step towards greener mobility solutions in the Netherlands We are very happy to continue our cooperation by introducing another zero-emission technology – besides hydrogen – to Arriva’s fleet We strongly believe that e-mobility is a key to the global transformation of transport” Chief Commercial Officer at Solaris Bus & Coach “With the investment of these buses We take a huge step regarding our zero emission ambitions Over 90 % of the public transport by bus in West-Brabant is electric It fits our ambition to work CO2 neutral in 2027” Representatives from Solaris Bus & Coach and MZK Konin signed a contract for the supply of five Urbino 18 hydrogen buses that will join the Polish city of Konin’s fleet in 2026 This investment continues Konin’s commitment to zero-emission hydrogen technology in public transport Solaris provided the operator with an Urbino 12 hydrogen model which was the first hydrogen bus used in public transport in Poland MZK Konin has chosen to buy five units of the articulated version from the manufacturer The Solaris Urbino 18 hydrogen bus has already been put into service in several European cities This contract marks the debut of the Solaris articulated hydrogen bus in Poland our mission is to advance sustainable urban mobility and it is exciting to see Konin investing in zero-emission technology,” says Mateusz Figaszewski Institutional Partnerships & External Relations director at Solaris “We’re proud to see the hydrogen-powered Solaris bus as part of this transformative journey bringing comfort to passengers and cleaner air to the city.” The 18-meter Solaris buses ordered by MZK in Konin will feature advanced hydrogen system including a 100-kW hydrogen fuel cell and eight composite tanks storing approximately 50 kg of hydrogen at a pressure of 350 bar the vehicles will be equipped with Solaris High Power batteries to support the fuel cell at times of peak electricity demand Powering the Urbino electric drive system is a 240-kW traction motor Hydrogen-powered buses are an integral part of Solaris’ zero-emissions offer Their primary advantage lies in their fully zero-emission operation Additional benefits include long range — over 600 kilometers (based on eSORT test results) — a high passenger capacity and short refueling times Solaris has already delivered 370 hydrogen-powered vehicles to 31 cities across 10 European countries The Polish market is also showing interest in hydrogen technology with Urbino hydrogen buses already in operation in Lublin The purchase of hydrogen buses by MZK Konin is part of a larger regional project for low-emission public transport Funded 90% by the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW) a transfer hub at the railway station and an expanded intelligent traffic management system for the city Sustainable Bus Awards 2025 winners Solaris MAN and Scania have been announced during FIAA gala night in Madrid judged by a panel of 10 journalists from 10 different countries acknowledges the cutting-edge technologies that are shaping the future of mobility Last year the prizes were handed over in Brussels during Busworld The awards span three key categories: Urban as reported in the press release of the Sustainable Bus Award the Solaris Urbino 12 Electric takes the crown marking its dominance in the European e-bus market Already the best-selling electric bus acrossthe continent Solaris has further elevated the model with a comprehensive 2024 update The latest version of the Urbino 12 Electric features increased flexibility with multi-ple drivetrain options and optimized battery capacity all major components have been relocated to the roof freeing up more interior space for passengers One of the key reasons for Solaris’ triumph lies in its drivetrain versatility The Polish OEM is the only bus manufacturer offering the choice of different types of traction motors (in-wheel and central) on the same model The flexibility extends to the battery options including High Energy NMC batteries with 102.9 kWh per module and LTO batteries for rapid charging via pantograph This adaptability has set Solaris apart from itscompetitors securing its position at the forefront of sustainable urban transport” “I am proud to see the success of our Solaris Urbino 12 electric bus which is a solution for sustainable public transport and contributes to the improvement of the quality of life in many European cities As a leader in the European market for zero-emission buses including both electric and hydrogen options we firmly believe that this is the future of public transport” the MAN Lion’s City 12 E Low Entry has claimed the Sustainable Bus Award 2025 This model responds to the growing demand for lowentry buses in the European market offering the perfect balance between urban and intercity transport Powered by a 160 kW synchronous electric in-house motor and equipped with a maximum battery capacity of 480 kWh the Lion’s City 12 E delivers outstanding performance and zero-emission operations making it an ideal choice for both city and regional routes bolstered by the integration of the RIO platform allow for seamless communication and data management ensuring that operators can optimize performance and maintenance Designed with the flexibility to serve urban and interurban routes this model underscores MAN’s commitment to sustainability while providing a practical and adaptable solution for modern public transport needs Class 2 approval for use on intercity routes will soon be possible for the eBus The stricter specification for body rigidity in UN ECE R 66.02 will then also apply to these,” explains Heinz Kiess the Scania Touring LNG/LBG stands out for its innovative use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as well as the ability of this vehicle to run with Liquefied Biogas (LBG) as a sustainable fuel alternative This long-distance coach is equipped with Scania’s renowned gas-powered engine which offers excellent fuel efficiency while significantly reducing CO2 emissions compared to traditional diesel models The vehicle is paired with the 12-speed Scania Opticruise transmission known for its smooth gear transitions and driving comfort LNG/LBG is emerging as a key player in the green energy transition and Scania’s approach positions the Touring LNG/LBG as a reliable the coach is well-suited to operate in low-emission zones across Europe Solaris to Supply the "Bus of the Year 2025" home of the Galleria Nazionale delle Marche will host the major monographic exhibition Federico Barocci Urbino curated by Luigi Gallo and Anna Maria Ambrosini Massari with Luca Baroni and Giovanni Russo.Painter extraordinary draftsman and innovative engraver 1528/1535 - 1612) marked the Italian and European art scene for nearly a century far from the great cultural and patronage centers he managed to establish himself with tenacious effort as the most admired sought-after and paid author of sacred paintings of the second half of the 16th century loans from important national and international museums will arrive in Urbino enriching the already remarkable collection of the Galleria Nazionale delle Marche 76 works by Federico Barocci will be on display with the intention of illustrating all phases of his production His artistic career will be presented following a thematic ordering aimed at deepening the peculiarities of his production in the context of the great art of the 16th and 17th centuries The exhibition will be divided into six narrative nuclei the cultural context in which the artist was formed and worked will be analyzed presenting theyouthful Self -portrait and thesenile Self-portrait (Florence the portraits of the most representative personages of the court and of his main patron to whom he was bound by a friendly relationship Duke Francesco Maria II Della Rovere (Florence Here the masterpieces of Baroque portraiture will be presented along with the Madonna of the Cat (Florence The second room will deal with the theme of large altarpieces made with innovative nocturnal effects that revolutionized the 16th-century tradition with the unprecedented chromatic flashes accompanying some masterpieces such as the Deposition executed for the Cathedral of San Lorenzo in Perugia the Madonna of San Simone in the Galleria Nazionale delle Marche or the Visitation at the Chiesa Nuova and theInstitution of the Eucharist at the Minerva The third room will be devoted to the theme of affections nature and emotions with small paintings intended for private devotion Paintings such as Christ Appears to Mary Magdalene (Florence Madonna of the Cherries (Pinacoteca Vaticana) from the Galleria Borghese and the Metropolitan in New York and engravings from major national and international collections In the fifth room it will be possible to admire the compositions from their preparatory phase to the finished work; among the works featured will be theAnnunciation conserved in the Vatican displayed next to several sheets elaborated for its realization flanked by the preparatory cartoon conserved in the Louvre with its preparatory sketch conserved in the museum next to it the painter’s last works dating back to the first decade of the 17th century will be presented in which color becomes chromatic emotion anticipating some of the solutions that distinguish Baroque art: these include Beata Michelina (Pinacoteca Vaticana) Madonna del Rosario (Senigallia),Assunzione della Vergine (Galleria Nazionale delle Marche) and Presentazione della Vergine al Tempio (Rome Barocci’s art will then continue in theRovere apartment on the second floor where the Ducal Palace boasts the largest number of his sacred works: theImmaculate Conception and the two works on loan from the Pinacoteca di Brera to the Galleria Nazionale delle Marche namely the Madonna and Child in Glory with Saints John the Baptist and Francis and theEcce Homo finished by his pupil Ventura Mazza “For the first time in Urbino,” said Luigi Gallo “an extensive monographic exhibition will illustrate the work of one of the greatest Italian painters The artist’s unusual choice to remain in his hometown despite having known the major centers of Italian art did not prevent him from becoming very famous and obtaining important commissions from all over Italy and beyond the exhibition will feature exceptional masterpieces from museums around the world and will be enhanced by an extensive focus on the artist’s drawings that will demonstrate the long and careful study that preceded the creation of each of his works.” Escape of Aeneas from Troy (1598; oil on canvas The World Heritage Centre is at the forefront of the international community’s efforts to protect and preserve World Heritage partnerships for conservation Ensuring that World Heritage sites sustain their outstanding universal value is an increasingly challenging mission in today’s complex world where sites are vulnerable to the effects of uncontrolled urban development Our Partners Donate Take advantage of the search to browse through the World Heritage Centre information experienced a great cultural flowering in the 15th century attracting artists and scholars from all over Italy and beyond and influencing cultural developments elsewhere in Europe Owing to its economic and cultural stagnation from the 16th century onwards it has preserved its Renaissance appearance to a remarkable extent une petite ville au sommet d'une colline dans la région des Marches connut au XVe siècle une étonnante prospérité culturelle attirant des artistes et des érudits de toute l'Italie et au-delà et influençant à son tour le développement d'autres régions d'Europe Une stagnation économique et culturelle qui commença au XVIe siècle a assuré une exceptionnelle conservation de l'aspect qu'elle avait à la Renaissance مدينة أوربينو مدينة صغيرة تقع على قمة هضبة في منطقة المارش وعرفت في القرن الخامس عشر ازدهارًا مذهلاً جاذبةً فنّانين وبَحّاثين من إيطاليا كلها وما وراءها ومؤثّرةً بدورها في تطور مناطق أخرى من أوروبا وقد أمّن الركود الاقتصادي والثقافي الذي بدأ في القرن السادس عشر حفاظًا استثنائيًا للوجه الذي كان لها في عصر النهضة 乌尔比诺是一座小山城，位于马奇位，15世纪经历了惊人的文化繁盛期，吸引了整个意大利以及其他地区的艺术家和学者，其文化的发展影响到欧洲的每一角落。16世纪以后，其经济和文化发展进入萧条阶段，文艺复兴时期的原貌正是由此才最大程度地得以保存。 расположенный в гористой местности в области Марке привлекавший художников и ученых со всей Италии и из-за ее пределов и повлиявший на развитие культуры в Европе в целом Вследствие экономической и культурной стагнации городу удалось сохранить многие свои черты Edificada en lo alto de una colina en la región de las Marcas la pequeña ciudad Urbino fue en el siglo XV el escenario de un asombroso florecimiento cultural que no sólo atrajo a artistas y eruditos de Italia entera y otros países sino que además influyó en el desarrollo cultural de diversas regiones de Europa El estancamiento económico y cultural en que quedó sumida la ciudad a partir del siglo XVI ha contribuido a preservar admirablemente el aspecto que ofrecía en la época del Renacimiento The small Italian hill town of Urbino became for a short time during the Renaissance era one of the major cultural centres of Europe the historic centre is defined by its Renaissance walls that survive virtually intact several buildings of extraordinary quality have been retained such as the Ducal Palace the Monastery of Santa Chiara and a complex system of oratories The initial nucleus of the city evolved from a fortified Roman settlement dating from the 3rd and 2nd centuries BCE The Romans built on the top of the hill where the Ducal Palace now stands and until the 11th century its urban expansion required the construction of a new system of defensive walls Federico da Montefeltro undertook a radical rebuilding campaign within these original walls without disturbing the overall urban structure The city was later further expanded to a second hill lying to the north now enclosed by the Renaissance walls an elongated outline Urbino is a small city in the hills that experienced an astonishing cultural flowering in the 15th century it attracted artists and scholars from all over Italy and beyond which influenced cultural developments elsewhere in Europe Federico da Montefeltro ruled in Urbino and his court brought together some of the era’s leaders: foremost humanists of the time such as Leone Battista Alberti and Giovanni Bessarione; mathematicians like Paul van Middelburg; and artists such as Luciano Laurana Piero della Francesca and Ambrogio Barocci These men created and implemented outstanding cultural and urban projects This cultural climate made it possible for Raffaello Donato Bramante and the mathematician Luca Pacioli to flourish in their own art and science Criterion (ii): During its short cultural pre-eminence Urbino attracted some of the most outstanding humanist scholars and artists of the Renaissance who created there an exceptional urban complex of remarkable homogeneity the influence of which was carried far into the rest of Europe Criterion (iv): Urbino represents a pinnacle of Renaissance art and architecture harmoniously adapted to its physical site and to its medieval precursor in an exceptional manner Urbino appears as a continuous and unified space defined today a significant number of buildings from that era survive Some demolitions occurred in the early 19th century No major threats to the historic centre have been identified The authenticity of the Historic Centre of Urbino is high as it has retained much of its urban form in terms of street layout within the Renaissance walls it has preserved its spatial characteristics and volumes as well as to the subsequent Renaissance additions Even the interventions from the 18th and 19th centuries left the Renaissance layout almost completely untouched designed by Vincenzo Ghinelli situated beside Francesco di Giorgio’s tower was compatible in style and proportions with its neighbours it has preserved its authenticity through the use of traditional and historical techniques and building materials in the maintenance and restoration work on buildings and in the public areas of the historic centre types and dimensions of existing architecture The interventions in the town planning have never transformed the older constructions perfectly complying with the urban landscape and the morphological conformation of the site The historic centre is regulated by national laws and by town planning and local building regulations National laws directly safeguard many individual monumental buildings in the historic centre as well as in the surrounding fortifications The centre is also protected as a conservation area with a specific landscape protection planning control as well as an archaeology protection control Local town planning and building laws define the criteria and methods used for preserving the historic heritage These standards and regulations guarantee the protection of the urban layout and finishing techniques for building fronts the Municipality has undertaken a planimetric survey of all buildings in the historic centre which made it possible to classify them according to type degree of integrity and definition of permitted intervention limits detailed surveys of building façades along the main thoroughfares together with painstaking archival research has provided documentary and methodological support for the planning of maintenance and restoration interventions to those façades The safeguarding of the landscape in support of the image of the historic centre is implemented through regulations for integral protection as laid down in the General Zoning Plan applied to the whole area of hills that can be seen from the circuit of the city walls Within this zone it is only possible to carry out requalification interventions to the plant and tree resources and to cultural and historic heritage together with limited and properly calibrated interventions for the provision of underground parking to improve access to the historic area and to implement a definitive area for pedestrians only all conversion works in the World Heritage property are subject to council planning permission and to the specific opinion of the competent territorial office of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities These procedures are in place to prevent any harm to the integrity of cultural heritage as well as any damage to the perspective or light or any alteration to environmental conditions or decorative features Czech transport company Martin Uher Bus has ordered ten Urbino 12 hydrogen buses from Polish manufacturer Solaris All buses should be delivered towards the end of next year They will be the first hydrogen buses to hit the road in the Central Bohemian region around Prague they will operate in “the hilly areas around Mníšek pod Brdy” outside of the Czech capital Solaris emphasises that “the buses will be refuelled with hydrogen produced from 100% green electricity.” It will be supplied by Vrané nad Vltavou hydroelectric power plant Solaris presented the current generation of its twelve-metre solo bus with fuel cell, the Urbino 12 hydrogen, in 2019 The FCEV is fitted with 70 kW fuel cell and has a stated range of up to 350 kilometres The vehicle also has several batteries with a total capacity of 60 kWh mounted on top They also store energy recuperated during braking “We are the most populated region in the Czech Republic and are we closely monitor innovations in transport and other sectors We are the first region in the country to launch a major hydrogen project in transport,” said Petra Pecková Governor of the Central Bohemian region “At some point in the future all transport is to be emission-free and we need to test the latest technologies in practice We already have electric buses on lines in Kutná Hora Now we will also try out the other promising fuel – hydrogen.” “I am extremely proud that Martin Uher Bus has chosen our company as a partner in the transition to zero-emission transport using ten modern Solaris Urbino hydrogen buses,” said Roman Zdráhal “We are honoured to be part of this significant hydrogen project in the Czech Republic We will bring our experience and extensive knowledge to this initiative – our company has already delivered more than 220 hydrogen fuel cell buses to customers from 10 European countries.” solarisbus.com one of Sweden's largest transport operators has ordered 46 electric buses from manufacturer Solaris The first buses will be delivered next year and go into service in the Dalarna region The order is for 19 Solaris Urbino 12 electric models and 27 Solaris Urbino 15 LE electric vehicles The latter are scheduled for delivery in 2025 while the 12-metre models will follow in 2026 The 15-metre electric buses were first introduced in early 2020 and are designed especially for Scandinavian countries as the demand there is high for that size vehicle the Urbino 15 LE electric ordered by Keolis “will be powered by High Energy batteries with a total capacity of 700 kWh providing an extended operational range.” It has room for up to 72 passengers and as it is designed for both urban and intercity transport all seats are equipped with three-point seatbelts The smaller Urbina has space for up to 61 passengers and is equipped with a 600-kWh battery “The drive will feature a 240 kW traction motor and a modular drive with components located on the roof and at the rear of the bus maximizing passenger space,” Solaris points out “Keolis’ order of 46 electric buses is a significant step in sustainable mobility solutions in Sweden We are pleased to implement zero-emission solutions in both city centres and suburban transportation as we believe this is essential for the global transformation of transport,” said Sverre Skaar solarisbus.com Solaris has delivered the first of 50 newly ordered electric articulated buses to Berlin's public transport operator The unique feature is that the electrically powered vehicle has a battery passport - a good two years before it becomes mandatory in the European Union The Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) submitted the order for the 50 units at the end of 2023 and the first Urbino 18 electric was handed over precisely one year later The model has a battery capacity of around 700 kWh and offers 41 seats It is charged overnight at the depot or using a pantograph at the final stops the entire order should be completed in 2025 the Polish manufacturer states that the articulated electric bus now delivered has a battery passport a digital document containing detailed information about the origin and composition of the battery All 49 other buses for BVG will also have such a passport It can be accessed by scanning the QR code on the batteries Solaris is early with this feature, as a functioning digital battery passport will not become mandatory in the EU until February 2027. The background to this is that the European Union adopted a new regulation on battery market regulation in August 2023 Key points of the document are a mandatory declaration and labelling – including with regard to battery components and the proportion of recycled material – as well as the aforementioned electronic battery passport and a QR code To give member states and economic operators in the market sufficient time to prepare the labelling requirements will apply from 2026 and the passport and QR code from 2027 Solaris justifies the early adoption of this regulation with its leading role in Europe: “To date Solaris has delivered over 5,000 zero-emission vehicles making responsible management of this strategic zero-emission transport component essential.” solarisbus.com Solaris has received another major electric bus order from Sweden The public transport operator Nobina has ordered 89 units of Solaris' Urbino 15 LE electric models for use in the greater Stockholm area The Solaris Urbino 15 LE electric will be delivered in the first half of 2026. The 15-metre electric buses were first introduced in early 2020 and are designed especially for Scandinavian countries The electric buses are fitted with Solaris High Energy batteries and typically has room for up to 72 passengers The heart of the Urbino 15 LE electric is the liquid-cooled electric central engine CeTrax from ZF with an output of 300 kW In 2024, Solaris already received an order from Nobia for 55 electric buses for Stockholm and for 88 electric buses for the Skåne region “Delivering yet another substantial batch of our 15-meter fully electric buses proofs that Nobina’s continued trust in our organization and the quality of our products,” said Solaris CEO Sverre Skaar “This partnership underscores our commitment to providing sustainable and reliable transportation solutions and we look forward to further strengthening our relationship with the operator and contributing to greener urban mobility.” solarisbus.com Solaris has secured new contracts to supply electric buses in the Scandinavian market has ordered a total of 88 electric buses from the Polish manufacturer (CAF Group) for its fleet operating in three regions: Skåne Solaris has secured new contracts to supply electric buses in the Scandinavian market, specifically the Swedish market. In fact, Nobina, Scandinavia’s largest operator these are 18 Urbino 18 electric articulated and 70 Urbino 15 LE electric three-axle buses a model also approved for intercity services Deliveries are scheduled for 2024 and 2025 “These new orders mark another significant step towards greener public transport solutions in Sweden We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with Nobina and be a part of the implementation of zero-emission solutions also in suburban transportation We believe it is crucial for the global transformation of mobility” Member of the Management Board for Sales and Marketing in Solaris Bus & Coach The buses ordered for the Skåne and Värmland regions are the Solaris Urbino 15 LE electric suitable for both urban and suburban service is gaining popularity on the Swedish market Each bus will be powered by a 240 kW central motor drawing energy from Solaris High Energy batteries with a total capacity of over 560 kWh This setup enables smooth operation throughout the day with overnight charging via a plug-in system Key features of this model include the Scandinavian package which adapts them to difficult weather conditions The operator opted for additional outside lightning above the door to facilitate the boarding and alighting of passengers at dusk an articulated model with modular drive for Malmö Built on a new modular-drive system architecture and featuring the latest battery technology the bus will be equipped with a 240 kW asynchronous motor and new-generation Solaris High Energy batteries has ordered eight articulated H2 buses from Polish manufacturer Solaris The Urbino 18 hydrogen will be delivered in the second half of 2025 which stands for ‘Le Syndicat Mixte des Transports en Commun du Territoire de Belfort’ and brings together regional transport operators The Régie des Transports du Territoire de Belfort (RTTB) will then operate the fuel cell buses The Urbino 18 hydrogen is an 18-metre articulated bus with a 100 kW hydrogen fuel cell, which Solaris buys from Ballard and composite tanks that can store more than 50 kg of hydrogen at a pressure of 350 bar They are used as an auxiliary power source the larger Solaris hydrogen bus can seat a maximum of 52 passengers Solaris says this is already its third order for hydrogen-powered buses in France. In March, it announced an order for 22 Urbino 12 Hydrogen from Paris “We are extremely proud to collaborate with SMTC in Belfort and to supply the city with the high-tech The Urbino 18 hydrogen are not only an innovative means of transport but also a step towards a sustainable future the residents of Belfort will be able to enjoy cleaner air and modern reliable public transport,” said Brice Bonavia Managing Director of Solaris France.  Solaris hydrogen-fuelled bus is becoming more popular. At the beginning of the year, the manufacturer reportedly had 700 orders on the books the manufacturer says that it held almost 50 per cent of the market share in the FC bus segment last year and that more than 220 Urbino hydrogen models are already in operation in Europe solarisbus.com Last month to visit the major monographic exhibition at the Galleria Nazionale delle Marche in Urbino dedicated to Federico Barocci (Urbino curated by Galleria delle Marche director Luigi Gallo and Anna Maria Ambrosini Massari professor of History of Modern Art at the University of Urbino in fact brings together for the first time in Urbino 76 of his works thanks to important loans from national and international museums.Open to the public until October 6 the exhibition is divided into six narrative nuclei following an order that links the temporal succession of Barocci’s work to a diachronic presentation based on the different themes of his painting his art is placed here in the context of the great art of the 16th and 17th centuries They range from portraits to large altarpieces from small paintings intended for private devotion to graphics to which an exhibition section is entirely dedicated ending with the painter’s last works dating back to the first decade of the seventeenth century in which color becomes pure chromatic emotion anticipating some of the solutions that distinguish Baroque art Among the works on display are theYouthful Self-Portrait and theSenile Self-Portrait from the Palatine Gallery in Florence the Madonna of the Cherries from the Pinacoteca Vaticana the Nativity from the Prado Museum and the Penitent Saint Jerome and Saint Francis respectively from the Galleria Borghese in Rome and the Metropolitan Museum in New York the Escape of Aeneas from Troy from the Borghese Gallery the Beata Michelina from the Vatican Art Gallery and the Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple from the New Church in Rome For all info you can visit www.gallerianazionalemarche.it The Polish city of Szczecin has ordered 14 electric buses from Solaris The order includes the Urbino electric model in two lengths: four 12-meter Urbino 12 electric buses and ten articulated Urbino 18 electric buses the city has purchased 16 Solaris electric buses this number will increase to 30 zero-emission e-buses Szczencin to deploy further e-buses The vehicles will […] The Polish city of Szczecin has ordered 14 electric buses from Solaris. The order includes the Urbino electric model in two lengths: four 12-meter Urbino 12 electric buses and ten articulated Urbino 18 electric buses. In recent years, the city has purchased 16 Solaris electric buses The vehicles will be operated by Szczecin’s public transport company Szczecińskie Przedsiębiorstwo Autobusowe “Klonowica” sp With their modern features and high-level equipment these buses will enhance the comfort and safety of drivers and passengers Szczecin will have 30 Solaris electric buses in its fleet Both the Solaris Urbino 12 electric and 18 electric models will be equipped with a central electric motor and Solaris High Energy batteries The batteries will be charged using both pantograph and plug-in chargers The Solaris Urbino electric buses will be equipped with full-vehicle air conditioning and an integrated driver alcohol detection system for driver and passengers safety The onboard monitoring will be integrated with the city’s Central Urban Transport Management System to support daily operations and monitor onboard processes the buses will connect to eSConnect Solaris’s dedicated system for fleet management Szczecin continues to invest in a modern and eco-friendly bus fleet With the completion of today’s contract this number will increase to 30 zero-emission e-buses Photos: Urbino 18 electric in Szczecin’s public transport colors delivered as part of the previous order.Photos 2-4: Piotr Zielinski Solaris has been recently awarded two zero emission bus tenders in the domestic market 5 articulated hydrogen buses will be supplied in Konin with deliveries to be completed by 2026 10 battery-electric Urbino will also be deployed in Gliwice by PKM starting November 2025 Articulated fuel cell buses for Konin MZK Konin procured the first 18-meter Solaris hydrogen […] MZK Konin procured the first 18-meter Solaris hydrogen buses to be rolled out in Poland. In 2022, Solaris provided the operator with an Urbino 12 hydrogen model, which was the first hydrogen bus used in public transport in Poland. Also battery-electric vehicles by the same OEM are running in the city The Solaris Urbino 18 hydrogen bus has recently received the Bus of the Year 2025 title awarded by an international jury following several days of testing The winning model has already been put into service in several European cities This contract marks the debut of the Solaris articulated hydrogen bus in Poland The 18-metre Solaris buses ordered by MZK in Konin will feature advanced hydrogen system including a 100 kW hydrogen fuel cell and eight composite tanks storing approximately 50 kg of hydrogen at a pressure of 350 bar the vehicles will be equipped with Solaris High Power batteries to support the fuel cell at times of peak electricity demand Powering the Urbino electric drive system is a 240 kW traction motor The purchase of hydrogen buses by MZK Konin is part of a larger regional project for low-emission public transport Funded 90% by the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW) and an expanded intelligent traffic management system for the city The e-buses chosen by Gliwice bus operator are seven articulated Urbino 18 electric buses and three 12-meter Urbino 12 electric buses Eight electric vehicles are already in operation within the city’s public transport network out of 170 Solaris buses delivered in the city since 2005 The Urbino electric buses in both lengths feature High Energy batteries with capacities of 400 kWh for the shorter version and 700 kWh for the articulated model The vehicles will feature infrastructure for fast charging via an inverted pantograph Such charging stations will be installed at transport hubs in the city The buses will include blind-spot and front-area monitoring devices each bus will feature digital monitoring and an alcolock Solaris has secured a new fuel cell bus contract in the French market the manufacturer will supply four 12-meter Urbino hydrogen buses to Artois Mobilités for TADAO transport network in northern France The contract will be completed at the beginning of 2025 More than 220 Solaris Urbino hydrogen buses […] More than 220 Solaris Urbino hydrogen buses carry passengers in cities such as Barcelona Solaris Bus & Coach’s offer was selected in a tender issued by public transport authority Artois Mobilités in collaboration with the Transdev Group and the French central procurement office for public transport CATP The order comprises four Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen Fuel cells with a total power of 70 kW will be mounted on the roof of the Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen The buses will be equipped with traction batteries which support the fuel cell during peak electricity demand The ordered Urbino hydrogen will feature air conditioning using a heat pump The buses for Artois Mobilités will additionally be equipped with the eSConnect monitoring and remote fleet management system including a system that informs of the presence of road users in the vehicle’s blind spot “There are a number of arguments in favor of hydrogen flexibility in managing a fleet of hydrogen vehicles and a quiet ride I congratulate Artois Mobilités on this decision and look forward to our cooperation,” said Brice Bonavia a journalist from The Washington Post specializing in intelligence and national security This award has been presented by the City of Urbino since 2006 to outstanding American journalists The announcement was made by the Ambassador of Italy in Washington during an event held at Villa Firenze for this occasion “A free press is an essential pillar for our societies and democracy It sheds light on events and challenges we must face serving as a shield against distortion and misinformation,” emphasized Ambassador Zappia while congratulating Urbino for recognizing and celebrating excellence in American journalism The Ambassador then revealed the recipient’s name and highlighted key milestones in her professional journey including three Pulitzer Prizes won in collaboration with colleagues at the prestigious newspaper Among Ellen Nakashima’s distinctive qualities the Ambassador emphasized her ability to delve into highly technical subjects that bridge technology while also addressing their broader social supported by the Center for American Studies (Centro Studi Americani) will be presented to Ellen Nakashima in the historic Ducal Palace (Palazzo Ducale) of the city in the Marche region on September 27th The announcement event in Washington featured Giovanni Lani and Gabriele Cavalera the founder and secretary-general of the Urbino Award as well as the city’s Tourism Assessor The event was attended by officials from the U.S as well as distinguished Italian and American journalists Ellen Nakashima was interviewed by journalist Mark Mazzetti an investigative correspondent for The New York Times who himself received the Urbino Award in 2016 and had previously worked with the 2023 awardee For more information about the award, please visit the following 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Les avantages et les conditions de cet abonnement, qui vous permettra par ailleurs de soutenir La Tribune de l’Art, sont décrits sur la page d’abonnement Si vous êtes déjà abonné, connectez-vous As US cities experiment with electric bus pilots one transit agency in Norway is already replacing its existing e-buses with next-generation models Oslo transit agency Unibuss has ordered 183 Solaris Urbino 18 electric buses in a deal worth approximately €100 million ($115 million) Poland-based Solaris has been selling buses to Unibuss since 2006 The Norwegian carrier has ordered almost 300 vehicles from Solaris Oslo’s new Urbino 18 buses will replace older Solaris Urbino models and are expected to go into service in April 2023 The new Urbino 18 features a 250 kW motor and a 500 kWh battery pack and feature such passenger amenities as USB chargers a double ramp for people with disabilities and new reinforced air filters to provide additional protection against viruses “We are proud of the trust that Unibuss AS has again placed in us and we are looking forward to further expanding our collaboration A contract for such a large delivery of e-buses is ample proof of the zero-emission revolution becoming reality,” said Sverre Skaar Source: Solaris The free webinar sessions from our Spring 2025 Virtual Conference are now available to view on-demand Register for a session below to watch the recording and download the presentation Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register LOAD MORE SESSIONS More than 850 UTSA students have studied in Urbino since 2010 2019) -- UTSA today announced the expansion of its International Study Center at Urbino Italy (ISCU) as the next step in its commitment to internationalization Recognizing the value in fostering an international study center to elevate the university’s international profile ISCU now will serve as the facilitation center for UTSA’s activities throughout Italy and neighboring European countries the ISCU will assist all UTSA colleges in development of European centered activities to maximize the synergies among diverse disciplines “UTSA has had tremendous success with our program in Urbino and we know that our Roadrunner students who have taken advantage of the program — no matter their field of study — have been forever changed by the experience,” said UTSA President Taylor Eighmy “Through the International Study Center at Urbino UTSA is poised to be a nationally and internationally recognized model for study abroad and student success at a minority-serving institution that is emblematic of the future of higher education in the United States.” John Murphy will oversee UTSA's expansion of its International Study Center at Urbino “ John’s new role will increase the number of students who can participate in study abroad – where didactic classroom learning is coupled with “in vivo” applied learning through cultural exchange and language immersion — as well as increase the number of options for students and faculty to pursue.” UTSA officially signed a cooperation agreement with Universita degli Studi di Urbino "Carlo Bo" (UNIURB) in 2011; in spring 2018 Eighmy signed a renewal collaboration agreement with the university Though the program began with architecture students only the College of Liberal and Fine Arts soon followed suit and began leading semester-long programs in Urbino in spring 2012 Groups of engineering and construction science and management students have also collaborated in Urbino in recent years Currently there are discussions with the College of Education and Human Development and University College to offer additional programs at the ISCU Participation levels continue to rise: an average of 65 UTSA students now study in Urbino each semester and more than 850 UTSA students have studied in Urbino since 2010 Murphy initiated an international studio requirement for architecture and interior design students when he joined UTSA in 2009 which has become a signature experience for the College of Architecture we felt strongly that having a multicultural and historically rich international experience was imperative to the growth and development of our students,” said Murphy I believe all students can benefit from a culturally immersive experience such as what we have in Urbino and I’m ready to work with all colleges at UTSA to continue and grow the opportunities for students “A global view of any topic greatly increases the value of what is being learned. Students who study abroad are better prepared for employment that now occurs in every sector on a global scale.” In his new role in the Division of Global Initiatives under the leadership of Vice Provost Lisa Montoya Murphy will support the growth of UTSA programs at the ISCU as well as UNIURB- aligned programs and provide necessary support for exemplary educational experiences for students and faculty in residence He also will explore developing a “micro-campus” in Urbino to provide enhanced services to UTSA students and to offer coursework to non-UTSA students from other universities studying in Urbino UTSA College of Engineering Dean JoAnn Browning also will serve as interim dean of the College of Architecture Celebrate UTSA’s 50th Anniversary and share social media posts about the 50th using the hashtag #UTSA50 Connect with UTSA online at Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn Join the doctoral candidates for the Doctoral Conferreal Ceremony and celebrate their accomplishments Celebrate the graduates from the Carlos Alvarez College of Business College of Education and Human Development Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design and University College Celebrate the graduates from the College for Health College of Liberal and Fine Arts and College of Sciences Submit an Event The University of Texas at San Antonio is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. As an institution of access and excellence, UTSA embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property - for Texas, the nation and the world. To be a premier public research university, providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders for the global environment. We encourage an environment of dialogue and discovery, where integrity, excellence, respect, collaboration and innovation are fostered. Portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Urbino is both one of Piero della Francesca's greatest works and one of the most famous portraits from the Italian Renaissance But it's not just impressive to look at—beneath its brushstrokes lie secrets and the tragedy of the Italian couple The profile portraits, displayed today as a pair of paintings, are tempera works painted on wooden panels. However, in the past, they were connected by hinges, which locked the Duke and Duchess's gazes. Today, the hinge has been abandoned, and the paintings share an elaborate gold frame at Florence's Uffizi Gallery. The work captures the Duke of Urbino, Federico da Montefeltro He was the commander of a band of mercenaries who would be hired out by Italian city-states to battle on their behalf The fortune Montefeltro made from this bloody line of work was used to transform the hill town of Urbino into a grand court as well as to finance works of art that would assure his legacy Art historians believe Piero began the Duke's commissioned portrait as early as 1465 Before Piero could complete the matching panel the 26-year-old Duchess Battista Sforza died of acute pneumonia brought on by childbirth on July 7 Some have suggested her pale skin is not a sign of status—women of privilege didn't toil in the sun—but more the pallor of death The artist likely used Sforza's death mask for reference Montefeltro preferred that his battle scars not be preserved for posterity A brutal bout of jousting at a tournament cost him his right eye and a chunk of his nose Traditionally the subjects of profile portraits face the right But the effect of him facing left is that it locks his eyes with his lady suggesting they share a bond that transcends death Humanist courts of the 15th century were very fond of collecting coins of ancient Rome a tradition that has carried through to currency all over the world The Duke and Duchess are poised high above the landscape in the background they have a bird's eye view over their sprawling domain speaking not only to Urbino's hilltop position When these paintings were made, high foreheads were all the rage Ladies would dedicatedly pluck away at their hairlines to achieve this coveted look That's a diptych standard. The specially crafted frame at the Uffizi allows for visitors to walk around and see both sides of Portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Urbino. On the back lies an elaborate scene that depicts the Duke and Duchess approaching each other Joining the Duke and Duchess on their carts are characters meant as the physical embodiments of Virtues it reads: "He rides illustrious in glorious triumph The eternal fame of his virtues celebrates [him] as equal to the greatest dukes She who observed modesty in success flies on all men’s lips honoured by the praise of her great husband’s exploits.” The dates are hazy, but it's believed the painter took commissions from Montefeltro for nearly 20 years, resulting in works like The Flagellation and Brera Madonna which presented the 50-year-old Duke in armor kneeling before the Virgin Mary A 2008 medical study argued that Portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Urbino and Brera Madonna presented substantial enough evidence to prove that Montefeltro could have been diagnosed with thoracic hyperkyphosis The works of this Early Renaissance artist have fascinated art enthusiasts for centuries in part because he used his mathematics background to work out the pleasing shapes and staging of his scenes Art historians who've studied Seurat's masterpieces A Sunday on La Grande Jatte —1884 and Bathers at Asnières argue there is a connection between the painter and Piero They believe the 19th century French painter's predilection for profile subjects and simple forms shaped by use of light was inspired by Piero's signature style © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved She's also a co-host of the movie review video podcast Popcorn and Prosecco When she's not falling down rabbit holes of research or advocating the glories of some cartoon show you aren't watching but should be Mental Floss may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.",{"type":"7o","value":"hc"},"AR_1",{"type":"7o","value":"he"},"This article contains affiliate links to products selected by our editors as well as products provided to Mental Floss for review purposes d) {\n h = h[d] = h[d] || {\n q: [],\n onReady: function(c){ h.q.push(c) },\n };\n d = o.createElement(u);\n d.async = 1;\n d.src = n;\n n = o.getElementsByTagName(u)[0];\n n.parentNode.insertBefore(d \"https://www.datadoghq-browser-agent.com/us1/v5/datadog-rum.js\" Initialize Datadog RUM and then measure TTFB/FCP\n window.DD_RUM.onReady(function() {\n // 3a Initialize RUM\n window.DD_RUM.init({\n applicationId: 'f3f16add-4ebf-4aad-9bb4-adb13da4d17e',\n clientToken: 'pub53fad8ec1eea29e2f92980d95072da2f',\n site: \"datadoghq.com\",\n service: \"voltax-sites-www.mentalfloss.com\",\n env: \"prod\",\n sessionSampleRate: 100,\n sessionReplaySampleRate: 0,\n trackUserInteractions: true,\n trackResources: true,\n trackLongTasks: true,\n defaultPrivacyLevel: \"mask-user-input\",\n });\n\n // 3b Measure TTFB & FCP once the page fully loads\n window.addEventListener('load' {\n ttfb: ttfb,\n fcp: fcp,\n });\n\n // Optional: log them to console for debugging\n console.log('[Datadog RUM] TTFB:' The profile portraits, displayed today as a pair of paintings, are tempera works painted on wooden panels. However, in the past, they were connected by hinges, which locked the Duke and Duchess's gazes. Today, the hinge has been abandoned, and the paintings share an elaborate gold frame at Florence's Uffizi Gallery. The work captures the Duke of Urbino, Federico da Montefeltro When these paintings were made, high foreheads were all the rage That's a diptych standard. The specially crafted frame at the Uffizi allows for visitors to walk around and see both sides of Portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Urbino. On the back lies an elaborate scene that depicts the Duke and Duchess approaching each other The dates are hazy, but it's believed the painter took commissions from Montefeltro for nearly 20 years, resulting in works like The Flagellation and Brera Madonna A 2008 medical study argued that Portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Urbino and Brera Madonna presented substantial enough evidence to prove that Montefeltro could have been diagnosed with thoracic hyperkyphosis Art historians who've studied Seurat's masterpieces A Sunday on La Grande Jatte —1884 and Bathers at Asnières argue there is a connection between the painter and Piero During the international trade fair Next Mobility Exhibition Solaris Bus & Coach is showcasing the Urbino 12 hydrogen bus The model on display is currently one of the most popular hydrogen buses in Europe The Urbino 12 hydrogen is the manufacturer’s most popular hydrogen model – over 200 buses of this type are in operation across 10 European countries the company has an order portfolio for an additional 600 vehicles Solaris is a leading European manufacturer of zero-emission buses the manufacturer is the undisputed leader of the European market holding nearly half of the market share in this segment The Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen is powered by electricity generated by the latest hydrogen fuel cell technology The vehicle is equipped with composite hydrogen tanks on the roof capable of holding 37.5 kg of hydrogen the bus can travel up to 600 km (according to the e-SORT 2 test) The showcased vehicle is equipped with CO2 air conditioning with a heat pump as well as ADAS features such as MirrorEye and Mobileye Shield+ For travel to the United States on a temporary basis For foreign citizens who want to live permanently in the United States The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows citizens of participating countries* to travel to the United States without a visa for stays of 90 days or less Learn more about quality higher-education opportunities in the U.S that you will not find anywhere else in the world Find the closest American Space in Italy where you can connect with the U.S I am very happy to be here today to help inaugurate a new course in American literature I want to congratulate Adjunct Professor Giuliana Gardellini who is with us today and who will teach the new course in Anglo American literature here at the University of Urbino Since I know many of you are fluent in English This new course is a major accomplishment for both the U.S Mission to Italy’s priorities is supporting and promoting American Studies in Italy American Studies has historically been a key channel for connecting with Italian youth and universities in Italy I heard about the decline of American Studies as an academic discipline at Italian universities Despite the strong interest by undergraduate and graduate students in studying American literature and history many universities have not been replacing retiring senior American Studies faculty members or promoting junior faculty for budgetary and bureaucratic reasons we explored different ways in which the U.S Mission could assist to help revive American Studies and re-energize course content across Italy we decided to grant a special fund to support eight new temporary adjunct professorships four in American History – one each at the universities of Trento and four in American Literature -(one each at the universities of Pisa We chose the universities based on our assessment that this seed support could lead to the establishment of additional American Studies teaching positions The University of Trento inaugurated the first new course in American history in February and the University of Macerata launched the second in October Our other university partners will be launching their courses this coming year We have been thrilled with the progress so far This American Studies Initiative is the result of a successful joint effort by the U.S AISNA (the Italian Association of North Americas Studies)  AISNA has worked with the universities to establish the teaching positions and incorporate the new courses into the curriculum The Centro Studi Americani has administered the funds and amplified the program in partnership with AISNA I would like to take this opportunity to announce that we have just renewed the grant to continue funding adjunct professorships in the eight universities for the academic year 2018-2019 And I am even happier to report that we have added two more universities to the roster:  the University of Florence for American Literature and the University of Cagliari for American History I am also pleased to highlight a dedicated American Studies page on the U.S Embassy website which offers updates on the American Studies Initiative provides links to American Studies conferences and serves as a general resource for students and professors Please pick up a book mark with the webpage address and share the news with your friends and colleagues We have been gratified to see the outpouring of support and enthusiasm for this initiative from the American Studies academic community The ultimate aim of our initiative is to grow American Studies in Italy by underscoring the tremendous interest in the field here and to encourage universities to prioritize funding to renew adjunct professorship positions in American literature and history we were delighted to learn this fall that the University of Naples L’Orientale has approved a new tenure-track position in American History and International Relations We have high hopes that other universities will follow the University of Naples’ excellent example and that American Studies teaching positions will begin to reopen throughout Italy Your presence and support here today is a wonderful We use cookies to make our website work better and improve your experience Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker