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Valentino sold for €600 million

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Valentino fashion house was sold to a sovereign wealth fund for €600 million. The current deal, which will separate the Valentino brand from Hugo Boss, will see the design house sold to one of Permira‘s investors,according to brisbanetimes. The fund has not been identified. In 2011, Valentino had sales of €322.4 million, up 20 per … Read more

Son of Concorde supersonic jet: four times faster than speediest aircraft

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Nasa, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Gulfstream scientists work to build a supersonic jet that would fly more than 2,485 mile per hour, and can fly its passengers from London to Sydney in just four hours. The biggest obstacle scientists are working to overcome is the sonic boom that was produced by the Concorde supersonic jet. … Read more

Stanford’s Xenith 100% solar powered racecar

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STANFORD SOLAR CAR PROJECT Drive at highway speeds while only consuming the power equivalent of a toaster Xenith is a 100% solar powered racecar designed and built by the Solar Car Project at Stanford University. When the team began designing Xenith they decided to break the global tradition of using polymer encapsulated solar panels in … Read more

Solar industry: Groundbreaking technologies on display at Intersolar North America

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Intersolar North America, the premier solar industry exhibition and conference in North America for solar professionals to exchange information and develop business opportunities in the U.S. solar market, returns July 9-12, 2012, marking its fifth year in San Francisco. This year’s conference program offers attendees a fresh perspective on the companies and technologies that promise … Read more

The European luxury sector – a model for sustainable growth. Study

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European Commission Vice-President Antonio Tajani announces a political action plan to ensure the competitiveness of  the sector   The European luxury sector is a key driver for European jobs and competitiveness revealed a study by Frontier Economics. The study was commissioned by European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance (ECCIA), the European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance, composed of … Read more