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DLR’s new leader

DLR’s new leader

by | Jan 20, 2021 | Germany

Portrait Prof. Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla new Chairwoman of the DLR Executive Board
© DLR

One woman retires, another takes her place: On Oct. 1, 2020, Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla, was appointed chairwoman of the German Aerospace Center, DLR. A materials scientist and engineer, she took over for Pascale Ehrenfreund, who had held the position since August 2015. Kaysser-Pyzalla said she is looking forward to “leading such a multi-faceted, interdisciplinary organization.” In addition to developing aviation and aerospace technology, the DLR focuses on research into energy, transportation, safety and security, and digitalization solutions. More than 9,000 people work for a total of 51 DLR institutes at 30 locations in Germany.

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Nikutta new head of Alstom Germany

Nikutta new head of Alstom Germany

by | Jan 15, 2018 | Europe, Germany

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Jörg Nikutta, © Alstom

On Sept. 1, 2017, Jörg Nikutta became responsible for Alstom’s operations in Austria and Germany. The same day, he was also appointed spokesman for the board of management at Alstom Transport Deutschland. Nikutta used to work at Deutsche Bahn and now follows in the footsteps of Didier Pfleger, who has since been in charge of Alstom’s Middle East business.

On Course for Low-Carbon Society

On Course for Low-Carbon Society

by | Oct 2, 2017 | Germany

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Horzetzky, Herbert, Mazas, Scholten, Franc, Milkiewicz in Mülheim, (from left), © CEP

The German H2 infrastructure is growing steadily. Early this year, Linde expanded its offering around Munich by turning the Linde Hydrogen Center in Unterschleissheim into a public refueling station. What had previously been the industrial gas supplier’s hydrogen R&D facility has been used since Jan. 12 to fill up fuel cell cars such as the ones owned by Linde’s subsidiary BeeZero. (more…)

Austria Promotes H2 and Fuel Cell Use

Austria Promotes H2 and Fuel Cell Use

by | Apr 2, 2017 | Europe

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Pilsbach, © RAG / steve.haider.com

Like Germany, Austria offers government funding and many public-private demonstration projects in support of the introduction of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. Where potential applications are concerned, the country’s focus is on transportation, albeit interest in energy supply seems to be on the rise (more…)

Magna Goes Fuel Cell

Magna Goes Fuel Cell

by | Sep 5, 2016 | Europe, Germany

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Electric van with fuel cell range extender, © Magna

The idea to use fuel cells as range extenders for electric cars is gaining in popularity. Now, Magna International presented its own approach during the 37th International Motor Symposium in Vienna, Austria, at the end of April. As a base component, the Austrian automotive supplier uses a medium-size van, which can go 90 kilometers (56 miles) on electricity alone. But when the battery charge drops below a certain threshold, the fuel cell is turned on to regenerate the power storage (more…)