Press release
Glonn, September 7th, 2012
The mystery novel “Electrified” by Stephan Schwarz has the potential to augment the appeal of electric vehicles. Capscovil´s focus is to help accelerate acceptance of this new form of mobility.
“Electrified” integrates developments in electric vehicles, related initiatives and the latest battery technologies, while also addressing challenges currently facing the industry: charging methods, energy storage and grid stability. Capscovil present the novel at the Frankfurt Automechanika 2012 (Sept 11-16). In hall 4.1, FOY16, Capscovil will also inform about innovative concepts to help companies to leverage the novel´s potential for their businesses. Author Stephan Schwarz, who graduated from Braunschweig University with degrees in electrical engineering and industrial engineering, will be joining us at the show from Sept 13th (afternoon) to Sept 15th. He will also participate in the first leg of the Bertha-Benz-Challenge, which sets off from the fair on Sept 14th.
Book description:
Frankfurt, East Port – 7.00a.m.: The dead body of a chemical consultant is found in a car. Is it suicide? Or murder? Chief Inspector Felix Büschelberger, who saves toads in his spare time, and his technology-enthused Italian colleague, Emilio, set out to unearth the truth. Together with the rest of their tea-drinking team they chase countless leads in their agile electric vehicle on an unpredictable journey that takes them to Italy and as far as Kenya. But their road is paved with bumps and dead ends. A reconstruction of the circumstances seems impossible.
“Electrified” is the title of the English translation of the original German novel “Krötenmord”, published in December 2011. Details related to electric vehicles and new mobility have been updated for the English edition.
“Electrified” is available in print (perfect paperback ISBN 978-3-942358-22-4, €16,95[D], €17,30[A], GBP 15,95, US$18,95 RRP) and electronically as an ebook compatible with various reading devices and platforms. For review copies please contact Capscovil directly.
Trade Show Special:
Automechanika is giving away copies of an exclusive edition signed by the author to 20 people who visit the Capscovil booth from Sept 11th through to Sept 15th.
