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Mercedes-Benz to source CO2-free electricity in Germany from solar, wind and hydropower from 2022 onwards

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Mercedes-Benz is expanding its green power portfolio in cooperation with the energy supplier Enovos and the Norwegian energy producer Statkraft. The first Mercedes-Benz locations are already being supplied with this CO 2 -free electricity. The expansion of the green power portfolio in Germany is an important basis for this.

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CESifo: EVs not the best option for reduction in on-road CO2 in Germany given power mix

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According to a new study published by the ifo Institue Center for Economic Studies (CESifo) in Germany, EVs will barely help cut CO 2 emissions in the country over the coming years, as the introduction of electric vehicles does not necessarily lead to a reduction in CO 2 emissions from road traffic given the current power generation mix.

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Volvo backtracks on its 100% EV pledge: Here’s what the new plan looks like

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Volvo EX90 (Source: Volvo) Volvo also adjusted its CO2 reduction goal. The company aims to reduce CO2 emissions per car by 65% to 75% by 2030 (using 2018 as a baseline). Next year, Volvo aims for a 30 to 35% reduction (with 2018 as a baseline), down from 40%. That’s down from the previous 75% reduction target.

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Daimler Trucks & Buses targets completely CO2-neutral fleet of new vehicles by 2039 in Europe, Japan and NAFTA

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The Mercedes-Benz eActros heavy-duty electric truck, with a range of up to 200 km, is in intensive use by customers in Germany and Switzerland as part of the eActros “innovation fleet”. The first hand-off to a customer was in 2018. eCitaro vehicles were also delivered to Luxembourg and Switzerland.

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Cooperation between Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance deepening in 2016

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kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions, combined: 0 g/km). kWh/100 km; CO 2 emissions, combined: 0 g/km) debuted at the Paris Motor Show. In 2015, Daimler and Nissan announced the joint development of the first Mercedes-Benz pickup truck. The vehicle will have all of Mercedes-Benz’ distinctive characteristics and features.

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EVs market share continues to grow in Norway

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It will largely replace its older sibling, the Nio ES8, which was based on Nio’s previous generation of BEV technology, dating back to late 2018 (though launched in Norway in mid 2021). million tons of CO2 in climate damage ! tons of CO2 per year. The EL7 is 4.9 metres in length (~10 centimetres shorter than the ES8).

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Daimler Buses to offer CO2-neutral vehicles in every segment by 2030; eCitaro with Toyota fuel-cell range extender

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To achieve our climate goals, we need more zero-emission vehicles. In line with the dual-track strategy of its parent company Daimler Truck, Daimler Buses is focusing on both battery-electric and hydrogen-based technologies—the only way to offer tailored zero-emission solutions for the diverse needs of its customers, the company says.

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