Group press release 2021-09-22 ABB helps make fashion industry more sustainable with innovative technology ABB will deliver automation, electrification, quality control systems, motors and drives for Renewcell’s new industrial textile recycling production line in Sundsvall, Sweden. Renewcell is a fast-growing Swedish sustaintech company specializing in textile-to-textile recycling. With ABB technology, a former SCA paper mill will be transformed into the world’s first commercial-scale recycling plant
Group press release 2021-09-13 PONANT’s polar explorer reaches North Pole with ABB technology, setting new standards for cruise The hybrid-electric exploration cruise vessel Le Commandant Charcot became the first vessel of its kind to reach the geographic North Pole on September 6, 2021, as it was completing the sea trials in preparation for welcoming guests for the maiden voyage later this year. Equipped with Azipod® propulsion technology, the luxury cruise ship produces minimal noise and vibrations to provide a
Global trade release 2021-09-09 Charged up! #EVmoji winner crowned on World EV Day On World EV Day 2021, founders ABB and Green.TV are calling on the Unicode Consortium to recognize the need for an electric vehicle emoji. The EVmoji design challenge launched by the two companies attracted submissions from children, aged 6-16, around the world. Today, on World EV Day, the design from 11-year-old Lucía, of Central Europe, was crowned the winner. Lucía’s winning design will now be
Group press release 2021-09-09 “To reach these ambitious climate goals, we have to look at transportation” – ABB’s Stephanie Medeiros on fleet electrification Today marks the second annual World EV Day, of which ABB is headline partner. The global event celebrates e-mobility, while also encouraging the transition to sustainable transport. With CO2 levels at an all-time high and continuing to rise, it’s vital that emissions are reduced and this transition to electric transportation is a key way to achieve this. Stephanie Medeiros, E-mobility Global
Group press release 2021-09-07 ABB unveils game-changing ABB Ability™ eMine to fast-track transition to all-electric mines ABB today launched ABB Ability™ eMine, a portfolio of solutions that will help accelerate the move towards a zero-carbon mine. ABB also unveiled the piloting of the groundbreaking ABB Ability™ eMine FastCharge, the world’s fastest and most powerful charging system, designed to interface with all makes of electric mining haul trucks. eMine™ comprises a portfolio of electrification technologies
Group press release 2021-08-10 ABB recognized once again by FTSE4Good Index Series Ranking marks 21st consecutive year as member
Group press release 2021-08-05 Azipod® propulsion marks 300th vessel milestone with eco-friendly Orange Marine cable ship contract Integrated ABB power and propulsion package win from Colombo Dockyard brings milestone Azipod® installation for advanced cable-laying and repair vessel that will support offshore wind farms.
Press release 2021-07-28 ABB to power first fully electric U.S. tugboat for maximum efficiency and zero-emission operations ABB will deliver an integrated electric propulsion system and advanced vessel control technology for Crowley’s pioneering eWolf tug, built for sustainable and safe operations at the Port of San Diego.
Global trade press release 2021-07-28 ABB charges ahead with first CharIN CCS certification for its DC charger portfolio As demand for green transport continues to grow, ABB is on route to becoming the first company to secure CharIN Combined Charging System (CCS) Basic Certificates, that improve interoperability and significantly enhance the experience for users of its DC charging stations.