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Europe's steel industry must invest over EUR 100 billion in CO2 reduction

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Technology transition needs to start within the next 5-10 years to meet European climate targets by 2050 Steel industry currently emits around 22 percent of industrial carbon emissions in the European Union Hydrogen-based technologies are key to successful transformation Financial viability and international competitiveness depend on state support, all the more given t

Investments in AI startups rise to USD 4.7 billion in Europe in 2019

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Total investments more than double since 2018 Europe's leading countries are France (USD 1.3 billion) and the UK (USD 1.2 billion) AI ecosystem in Europe much more fragmented than in China or the US Brexit adds complexity
Munich, February 2020: Within the European AI ecosystem, the UK recorded the most new startups in 2019. In terms of investments made, Franc

E-Mobility Index – China is the best prepared for electric mobility among all automotive nations

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Germany leads the pack on technology Financial pressure on automakers is growing through the switch to electric mobility New Battery-as-a-Service models could return OEM margins to higher profitability

Munich, December 2019: Germany has taken the lead from France on technology in a comparison of the seven major automotive nations. Germany now ranks third

Increase food production or protect the environment? Modern farming can do both

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In 2050 there will be 10 billion mouths to feed but the availability of arable land is falling all the time The modern agriculture industry is turning to new hardware and software to respond to the challenges facing it The market for precision farming will grow almost 13 percent per annum through 2021


Munich, October 2019: The key function of the agriculture sec

Increasing challenges for automotive suppliers as global vehicle production declines and margin pressure grows

Sales decline in China hits suppliers Cost reductions at OEMs add to financial pressure for suppliers High investments required for trends like autonomous driving and electric mobility Financial flexibility, cost management and active portfolio management will be key to success in the new environment
Munich / Frankfurt, August 2019 – The global automotive supplier industry is facing difficul