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BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

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I firmly believe the fight against climate change and how we use resources will decide the future of our society—and of the BMW Group. In addition to sourcing 100% green power as of this year, the BMW Group will systematically invest in optimizing its energy efficiency and using the possibilities enabled by digitalization.

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1st major utility proposal for EV charging infrastructure presented to CPUC

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The parties in the settlement agreed that certain important modifications to SDG&E’s original proposal were desirable to address issues raised by stakeholders and to support the Governor’s 2020 grid-integrated infrastructure and 2025 zero-emission vehicle deployment goals, as well as California’s equity, clean air and climate change objectives.

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Audi aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% over the vehicle lifecycle by 2025

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Plug-in hybrids are also an essential element of the electrification initiative. Audi demands the use of green electricity in battery-cell production from its battery-cell suppliers and fixed this in its specifications. The proportion of electrified vehicles will then amount to 40% of total unit sales.

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Québec moves forward with a zero-emission vehicle standard

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In its 2015-2020 Transportation Electrification Action Plan, Québec set a target of 100,000 registered plug-in vehicles by 2020. The bill gives the Government of Québec the powers it needs to require car manufacturers to sell a minimum of zero-emission vehicles through a tradable credit system. Québec joins the ten U.S.

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California ARB Pulls the Plug on Cool Cars Regulation

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Instead, the Board will pursue a performance-based approach as part of its vehicle climate change program to reduce CO 2 from air conditioning and provide cooler car interiors for California motorists. The cool cars regulation was early action item under AB 32 and adopted by the Air Resources Board (ARB) in June 2009.

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Fraunhofer, KIT study finds CO2 mitigation potential of higher-range PHEVs greater than expected

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In an open-access paper published in Scientific Reports , a team from Fraunhofer ISI and KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) has presented the first systematic overview of empirical findings on the electrification of vehicle mileage based on on actual PHEV (plug-in hybrid) and BEV (battery-electric vehicle) usage for the US and Germany.

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Waxman/Markey Bill Accelerates Infrastructure and Build-out for Plug-Ins, Calls for Harmonization of Motor Vehicle GHG Standards; 3% of Emissions Allowances for Cap-and-Trade Go to Auto Industry

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The major climate and energy bill introduced last week by House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming Chairman Henry Waxman and Subcommittee Chairman Edward Markey— H.R. The bill also calls for the harmonization of Federal and California motor vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards.

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