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Volkswagen Group continues switch to low-emission logistics with order for four more LNG ships

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Volkswagen is the first automaker to transport most of its new vehicles overseas using low-emission LNG ships. The further decarbonization of shipping will result in substantial CO 2 reductions, with the use of liquid natural gas enabling Volkswagen to cut the ships’ CO 2 emissions by up to 25% percent (tank-to-wake).

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German OEMs to upgrade emissions control on 5.3M Euro 5 and 6 diesels, contribute to €500M Sustainable Mobility fund

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German auto manufacturers will optimize the emissions systems in 5.3 The aim is a 30% reduction in NO x emissions from these vehicles by the end of 2018. Nitrogen oxide emissions (NO x ) in particular require comprehensive efforts to improve the health protection of citizens.

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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Hydrogen is a versatile energy source that has a key role to play in the energy transition process and therefore in climate protection. Hydrogen is the missing piece in the jigsaw when it comes to emission-free mobility. One technology on its own will not be enough to enable climate-neutral mobility worldwide.

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Earth Day 2024: each day is about reducing emissions | Autocar Professional

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Faith leaders connect Earth Day with protecting the human race, biodiversity and the planet that we all live on. Yet, we have brought chaos to the natural world: poisoning our planet with pollution, wiping out species and ecosystems with abandon, and destabilising our climate with greenhouse gas emissions.

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VW’s Winterkorn underscores VW’s CO2 targets with Greenpeace, with caveat about customers

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I guarantee that we will do everything in our power to reach carbon dioxide emissions of 95 grams without any reservations. This is a decision in favor of climate protection and a key signal for committing to the protection of the environment and society and the series production of climate-friendly technical solutions.

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Volkswagen’s ID.3 debuts for the European market

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3 exclusively use naturally produced energy, as do component production, body manufacture, the paint shop and assembly facilities of the ID.3 However, should CO 2 emissions be unavoidable along the supply chain, these will be compensated by investments in climate protection projects. 3 at the Zwickau plant. Visually, ID.

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U.K. Startup’s Digital Dyeing Printers Save Energy, Water

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The fashion industry is responsible for 10 percent of carbon emissions, textile dyeing alone for 3 percent. Alchemie Technology A “digital dyeing” machine Endeavor is similar to a digital printing machine used for producing publications such as CONNECTED. With climate protection, we have become used to minute progress, at the best.

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