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Deutsche Post now automatically offsetting all CO2 emissions from mail transport

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Starting immediately, Deutsche Post is offsetting any unavoidable CO 2 emissions due to mail transport with investments in internationally recognized and certified climate protection projects at no extra charge. For the last ten years, DHL has transported all parcels for private customers with its climate-friendly “GoGreen” service.

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Tesla Giga Berlin called a model investment by leading Chancellor candidate in Germany

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On Friday, Elon Musk and Armin Laschet, the frontrunner to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany’s Chancellor, are expected to meet at Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin site. The Chancellor candidate seeks to find a balance between climate change policies and economic growth in Germany. .

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Daimler receives top marks from Climate Disclosure Project

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Daimler AG has received top marks for disclosure of its climate protection measures aimed at combating climate change, receiving the maximum 100 points in the Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP’s) “Climate Disclosure Leadership Index” and an “A” rating in the “Climate Performance Leadership Index”.

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Elon Musk talks about Tesla Giga Berlin’s next steps with Economics Minister

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Tesla’s factory in Germany seems to be raring to go, based on videos taken of Giga Berlin’s stamping section. As a strong candidate for Chancellor, Laschet’s visit to Giga Berlin is significant as it could affect Tesla’s relationship with Germany moving forward.

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ifo Institute study projects ban on combustion engines in 2030 would affect 600K jobs in German manufacturing

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In Germany, legislation banning permits for new cars and light trucks with internal combustion engines as of 2030 is currently under consideration. A new study by the ifo Institute projects that such a ban could lead to significant losses in terms of jobs and added value in Germany. of overall manufacturing employment in Germany.

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German auto lobby recommends ending all fossil fuel sales by 2045

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An old gas station converted into Tesla Supercharger The main lobby group of the German automobile industry has recommended that all fossil fuel sales should be ended in Germany by 2045, but it’s still advocating for less-efficient e-fuels over rapid electrification.

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The European electric vehicle market continues to grow

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By 2020, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and other European countries have launched automotive industry demand stimulation measures to provide subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles, which has given a strong impetus to the growth of electric vehicles sales.