Sparks Electrical News November 2018

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ABB AND NOBEL MEDIA ANNOUNCE INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP

WHEN IT COMES TO INNOVATION, THINK OUTSIDE THE BOXER

spire the next generation of extraordinary pioneers. We look forward to working closely with Nobel and to involving our customers, employees and commu- nities around the world in this exciting endeavour.” “The Nobel Prize stands for the power of ideas and the making of a better world through knowledge and science. Committing to these values is more impor- tant than ever, a responsibility we share with ABB,” said Mattias Fyrenius, Chief Executive Officer of Nobel Me- dia. “In order to handle our time’s greatest challenges, strengthening the ties between the business commu- nity, policy makers and academia is key, which makes me proud to announce the partnership with ABB.”

ous general public around the world. The ABB-Nobel Media partnership aims to share knowledge broadly, inspire people to engage in science and shed light on our time’s greatest challenges. As a pioneering technology leader, ABB will bring deep scientific and innovation experience and commitment into the partnership. ABB CEO Ulrich Spiesshofer commented, “We are delighted to become a Nobel International Part- ner to celebrate the visionaries who are shaping the world and writing the future. Nobel and ABB share a deep commitment to innovation and the power of ideas, and we are inspired by this opportunity to spotlight the ground-breaking work of Nobel Laure- ates, to celebrate science and discovery and to in-

ABB AND NOBEL MEDIA have announced an international partnership, bringing together two respected organisations committed to the devel- opment of innovation, education and scientific re- search, and making ABB one of a select group of Nobel International Partners. Nobel Media, an entity within the Nobel Founda- tion, extends the reach of the Nobel Prize tomillions of people around the world through inspirational events, digital media and special exhibitions and activities related to the legacy of Alfred Nobel and the achievements of the Nobel Laureates. Through these activities and events – including global Nobel Prize Dialogue gatherings – Nobel Media reaches and engages students, decision makers and a curi-

Enquiries: www.abb.com

T oday’s myriad passenger vehicles are de- signed for sprawling urban landscapes to quickly, efficiently and without too much fuss get commuters from point A to B.. Gone are the days when commercial vehicles were viewed as large unwieldy and unfriendly modes of transportation. We have entered a new era of the re-imagination of commercial vehicles and Peugeot is at the forefront of this innovation. The trend is to give vehicles that are luxurious and hardy enough to be categorised as business tools – the best of both worlds. Besides its ‘boxy’ good looks and superb handling, Peugeot’s Boxer was subjected to a multitude of im- portant quality tests: • 4 000 000 km of rolling on all types of terrain, including rough roads, to test the engine and en- sure its optimum reliability. • 500 000 shutter break cycles and 1 500 hours in a climatic chamber. • Salt water corrosion test. As a commercial vehicle, the Boxer is used for a range of applications. From small to large business- es, regardless of its uses, the Boxer is designed to be relied on. To maximise the load space, Peugeot’s designers haven’t wasted a single cubic centimetre. The wheel arch, for example, is as small as pos- sible and its clearance has been optimised to give the largest, effective load width (a width of 1.422 m at the wheel arch for a maximum interior width of 1.87 m). Even more impressive and convenient, the Boxer can be converted into a 19 seater taxi, an am- bulance, a chassis cab or simply remain as a panel van. The various configurations depend entirely on the unique business requirements. The Boxer offers a comprehensive range of active safety features, including: ABS with EBD, ESP with Load Adaptive Control, Power Steering, Hill Assist and Driver Airbag to name a few. No matter what your needs, the Peugeot Boxer is a perfect ‘out of the box’ commercial vehicle that fits into your business plans seamlessly. There are two Peugeot Boxer variants: • Boxer L2H1 2.2 HDi BVM6 – 3.3 Ton: R467 900 • Boxer L4H2 2.2 HDi BVM6 PUMA - 4.0 Ton: R497 900

Enquiries: www.peugeot.co.za

NOVEMBER 2018 SPARKS ELECTRICAL NEWS