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Bremen orders 35 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G electric articulated buses with NMC 3 batteries

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The electrical system also includes the integrated on-board diagnostic system (OBD) and a bus data center for using the connectivity services of Omniplus On. These recently-ordered all-electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G buses with NMC 3 battery technology form part of the transport company’s climate protection strategy.

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Germany providing another €100M to subsidize private charging stations; €500M total

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We want more climate protection, more clean electric cars on our roads and more use of green electricity. Funding is provided for the acquisition and construction of a brand-new, not publicly accessible charging station including the electrical connection (grid connection) as well as associated necessary ancillary work.

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

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Only unavoidable emissions are offset by climate protection measures. All four LNG ships will have shore power connections which means they can eliminate all local emissions in ports providing this facility. Each year, Volkswagen Group Logistics organizes some 7,700 ship departures worldwide.

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Rolls-Royce successfully tests mtu 250 kW fuel cell demo system for blackout case and peak power

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It is black-start capable, meaning it can be started without being connected to a power grid. This project is supported by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection. This will be ensured by two mtu fuel cell systems and two combined heat and power plants with mtu Series 4000 hydrogen engines.

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

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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. However, this will only be possible if customers accept our advanced alternative powertrains. —Martin Winterkorn.

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Uniper to make Wilhelmshaven German hub for green hydrogen; green ammonia import terminal

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The terminal will be equipped with an ammonia cracker for producing green hydrogen and will also be connected to the planned hydrogen network. Plans include an import terminal for green ammonia. The NH 3 splitting plant for producing green hydrogen would be the first scaled plant of its kind.

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Audi & Hager Group investigating bidirectional charging at home

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Due to the DC voltage level in the overall grid, the connection between the PV system and the vehicle does not require an inverter and is thus a particularly efficient solution. In the first half of 2020, the proportion of green electricity as a percentage of the total electricity mix in Germany exceeded 50% for the first time.

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