Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

High-performance energy storage is key to big challenges of our times—namely climate protection and a sustainable mobility. It is crucial for economies of scale in purchasing and production. To really succeed with electric vehicles we need batteries with a higher range, less weight and lower cost. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

At the upcoming IAA Transportation trade fair in Hanover, Germany, MAHLE will premiere its new SCT electric motor (Superior Continuous Torque), which provides extremely high continuous power and is therefore especially suited to commercial vehicles. Earlier post.). MAHLE flat membrane humidifier.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Hydrogen is a versatile energy source that has a key role to play in the energy transition process and therefore in climate protection. The BMW Group welcomes and supports activities to promote innovation in Germany and Europe that will help build a hydrogen economy and accelerate production of green hydrogen.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 11, 2021

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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Teslarati

MARCH 4, 2023

Mercedes has broken ground on a new battery recycling facility in Germany, focusing on “closing the loop” and allowing the automaker to source more battery materials sustainably. Increased recycling can help to reduce this dependence on critical raw materials and thus strengthen the resilience of the economy.”

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

is going on sale in mid-October, followed by the e-Golf launch in the spring of 2014 (in Germany). At an average electricity price of €0.258 (Germany, July 2013), driving 100 kilometers costs just €3.02 (US$4.00). The motor/gearbox unit is made in Volkswagen’s components plant in Kassel, Germany. and the e-Golf. Earlier post.)

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Baua Electric

JULY 20, 2024

The European Union and Serbia signed a deal Friday to develop the supply of lithium seen as a crucial building block to achieve Europe’s transition to a green economy. Protestors also say the country is taking the biggest environmental risks with the mine for the sake of the EU’s transition to a green economy.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2018

Switzerland’s top ranking reflects strong performance across most issues, especially air quality and climate protection. In general, high scorers exhibit long-standing commitments to protecting public health, preserving natural resources, and decoupling greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from economic activity. Source: EPI.

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