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“Energiewende” in a tank; Audi e-fuels targeting carbon-neutral driving with synthetic fuels from renewables, H2O and CO2; Swiss policy test case

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Unlike the others, however, Audi over the past few years has embarked on a comprehensive approach to developing a range of new CO₂-neutral fuels as part of its overall strategy for sustainable, carbon-neutral mobility: Audi e-fuels. Audi e-gas. The e-gas project, announced in May 2011, was Audi’s first foray into e-fuels.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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At the special high-voltage competence center near Ingolstadt, the focus is on the development of complete systems: packaging, cooling, validation and, in partnership with body development, integration into the automobile. Fully refueling with H2 takes around three minutes, roughly the same as with a conventional automobile.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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They are looking at cutting the nation’s greenhouse gas output by targeting, in separate ways, three major sources of emissions: electric utilities, transportation and industry. states are already actively participating in the design and implementation of three regional cap-and-trade programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Gas War: U.S. House Suggests Ending California Emissions Authority, White House Says Nope

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House of Representatives that would prevent California from receiving federal waivers to set standards limiting the sale of gasoline-driven automobiles. Furthermore, the EPA cannot legally issue a formal ban on combustion vehicles. Ultimately, it doesn’t really matter if the proposed bill makes it through the House and Senate.