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Porsche Digital spins off e-mobility company “&Charge” to promote electric mobility

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AUGUST 24, 2020

Porsche Digital has spun off its own company in the field of e-mobility, thereby expanding its digital business portfolio. &Charge” has been a climate-neutral company since its foundation. Customers can use their collected “kilometers” to support certified climate protection projects.

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Porsche Companies Charging Climate Protection

Bosch Chairman Says Business Must Do More for Climate Protection, Even in Difficult Times

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MARCH 26, 2009

Business must do even more for climate protection, even in difficult times, said Franz Fehrenbach, chairman of the Bosch board of management, an a talk at the Baden-Württemberg sustainability congress held in Stuttgart on 25 March ( Nachhaltigkeitskongress Baden-Württemberg 2009 ). In Fehrenbach’s view, this would be a breach of trust.

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California ARB developing Clean Miles Standard for ridesharing companies

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JANUARY 30, 2019

With the enactment of SB 1014 ( earlier post )—the Clean Miles Standard and Incentive Program—the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is to develop and to implement new requirements for transportation network companies (TNCs)—i.e.,

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Daimler receives top marks from Climate Disclosure Project

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

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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Germany approves €900M for green hydrogen project H2Global

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DECEMBER 25, 2021

Germany’s Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWi) has approved €900 million for the innovative funding instrument H2Global. —Robert Habeck, Federal Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Protection. The contracts are processed via the intermediary HINT.CO.

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Rolls-Royce commissions test bench for mtu hydrogen engines for climate-neutral power supply

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JULY 12, 2022

Over the past year and a half, the company has invested around €10 million at Rolls-Royce Solutions in Augsburg in test bench modernization, hydrogen infrastructure and other measures as part of its ‘Net Zero at Power Systems’ climate protection program.

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

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JULY 15, 2021

Volkswagen was one of the first car manufacturers to subscribe to the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement that aim to limit global warming to significantly less than two degrees by 2050. The company follows the principle of focusing first on the avoidance of CO 2 emissions and then on reducing emissions as far as possible.

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BASF and RWE proposing 2GW offshore wind farm for green electricity and hydrogen for chemical industry

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MAY 23, 2021

To advance the joint project, the CEOs of BASF and RWE have signed a letter of intent covering a wide-ranging cooperation for the creation of additional capacities for renewable electricity and the use of innovative technologies for climate protection. These plans could result in the avoidance of around 3.8

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Haru Oni e-fuels demo plant in Chile officially opens

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

E-Fuels company HIF Global, together with partners, authorities, and community representatives, celebrated the production of the first liters of synthetic gasoline at the Haru Oni Demonstration Plant in southern Chile. We are very interested in importing climate-friendly hydrogen derivatives and fuels. Earlier post.).

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Audi partnering with Climeworks on CO2 direct air capture and storage

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The Swiss company Climeworks is building the world’s largest direct air capture (DAC) and storage facility for converting atmospheric CO 2 to rock in Iceland. From a scientific perspective, the adsorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is an important measure in addition to reducing emissions for reaching the Group’s climate targets.

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Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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JANUARY 28, 2014

California’s Climate Protection Strategies do not help meet NAAQS Standards. If the near zero technologies outlined in this paper are developed in the time frame described herein, they will dramatically enhance the state’s ability to meet air quality standards and climate protection objectives. Click to enlarge.

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BMW outlines iFACTORY production strategy; transformation to e-mobility; Plant Debrecen first CO2-free plant

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MAY 1, 2022

Saving resources significantly benefits the company economically. A further key issue in the field of climate protection is biodiversity. The key factors behind the transformation of BMW Group production are the developments in the automotive market and specifications around climate change. —Milan Nedeljkovi?.

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Blackstone may begin commercializing 3D-printed Na-ion batteries as early as 2025; testing in electric bus

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MARCH 29, 2022

This project is being funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection as part of its support for the battery cell manufacturing ecosystem with a total of up to €24.1 The Zeiss company is contributing its extensive expertise in metrology and microscopy.

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Sodium Commercial Batteries Battery

Rosenbauer and Berlin Fire Dept to develop hybrid fire truck; project eLHF

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Rosenbauer Deutschland, a company of the Rosenbauer Group, and the Berlin Fire Department plan jointly to develop a hybrid electric fire engine in the next two years. Consequently, the hybrid project vehicle is designed to help contribute towards reaching Berlin’s climate protection goals.

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

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MAY 5, 2021

We want more climate protection, more clean electric cars on our roads and more use of green electricity. Purchase and installation of the wallboxes are supported with a grant of €900. So far, around 385,000 applications for around 470,000 charging points have been received. We are already promoting around 470,000 new charging points.

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Germany Charging Grant Climate Protection

Volkswagen Group selected as new Industry Group Leader in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

The 2013 review analyzed the corporate economic, environmental, and social sustainability performance of 31 automotive companies, seven of them from Europe, with reference to criteria such as environmental and climate protection strategy, innovation management and corporate social responsibility.

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Renault Trucks delivers first of 20 electric trucks to Carlsberg Group

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NOVEMBER 28, 2020

We are the first company in Switzerland and even Europe to use these environmentally friendly trucks for beverage transport. Our ambition is to take on a leading role not only in the development of beers and beverages, but also in beverage logistics and climate protection. —Thomas Amstutz, CEO of Feldschlösschen.

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Li-ion Climate Protection Switzerland Electric

BMW unveils Concept i4 electric Gran Coupé; 600 km range

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MARCH 4, 2020

All of this shows that we are fully committed to climate protection. The company is investing a total of around €200 million in Plant Munich to bring series production of the BMW i4 to fruition. The e-drive offers a thrilling peak performance of up to 530 horsepower. And, we will not use any rare earths in the electric motor.

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BMW Concept Range Climate Protection

Groundbreaking for Mercedes-Benz battery recycling factory in Kuppenheim, Germany

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MARCH 4, 2023

Mercedes-Benz is investing a double-digit million Euro amount in the construction of the balance sheet CO 2 -neutral plant, which is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection as part of a scientific research project.

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Alcoa to supply sustainable, low-carbon aluminum for wheels on Audi e-tron GT

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MARCH 24, 2021

Audi uses carbon credits from certified climate protection projects to offset CO 2 emissions that currently cannot be avoided using renewable sources of energy. Alcoa has earned ASI’s Performance Standard and Chain of Custody certifications, allowing the Company to market and sell ASI-certified bauxite, alumina and aluminum.

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Audi Supplies Carbon Climate Protection

Volkswagen testing R33 BlueDiesel; up to 33% renewable content; now in permanent use in Wolfsburg

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NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Over a period of nine months, they filled up company vehicles with R33 BlueDiesel only. This fuel is of particular interest to Volkswagen’s major and fleet customers whose diesel vehicles cover many kilometers a year as its use helps to achieve climate protection goals. Volkswagen employees tested the new fuel initially.

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Renewable Diesel Climate Protection 2018

Lufthansa Group and BASF roll out sharkskin technology on Boeing 777 freighters: AeroSHARK

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MAY 4, 2021

The aviation industry is facing similar challenges to the chemical industry: ongoing progress must be made with climate protection despite high energy requirements. The structure of the surface imitates the properties of shark skin. Photo: Sonja Brüggemann, Lufthansa Technik AG).

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Volkswagen striving to make production of the electric ID. carbon-neutral

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FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Currently unavoidable CO 2 emissions are offset by investments in certified climate protection projects elsewhere. Volkswagen already fixed an agreement with this Korean company, that only certified green power would be used to manufacture the battery cells. LG Chem is supplying the cells for the ID., As a result, the ID.

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Senators Sanders, Boxer propose legislation to institute GHG price on large stationary sources and remove support for fossil fuel industries

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013

The proposal was drafted as two measures, the Climate Protection Act —which sets the carbon price and finance programs for sustainable technologies—and the Sustainable Energy Act —which ends federal support for fossil fuel companies and research and extends tax incentives for renewables. Debt reduction.

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Industry Industrial Price Fuel

Porsche strengthens commitment to industrial production of eFuels with $75M investment in HIF Global

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APRIL 7, 2022

Porsche is investing US$75 million in HIF Global LLC, a holding company of internationally active project developers of eFuel production facilities. Among other projects, the Santiago de Chile-based company is building the Haru Oni eFuel pilot plant in Punta Arenas (Chile). Earlier post.). Punta Arenas pilot plant under construction.

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Porsche Chile Global Industry

BMW Group to build new pilot plant to produce Li-ion cells

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JULY 30, 2020

With a new pilot plant that will produce lithium-ion battery cells, the company is taking the next step in addressing all aspects of the battery cell value chain: from selection of materials, to battery cell composition and design, all the way to near-standard production and recycling.

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Li-ion BMW Building Sweden

BMW Group & Daimler Mobility transfer moovel Group B2B / B2G business to Deutsche Bahn company Mobimeo; moovel to focus on B2C

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

As a partner of cities, transport companies and transport associations, as well as with its own REACH NOW app, the moovel Group has been supporting the transformation of mobility in urban areas for years. To date, moovel has been active in B2B, B2G and B2C sectors. —Berthold Huber, DB Board Member for Passenger Transport.

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DHL to roll out 63 Workhorse electric delivery vans in US; first 30 in SF Bay area

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FEBRUARY 5, 2019

In March 2017, Deutsche Post DHL Group, the parent company of DHL Express, registered a significant first for the logistics industry by announcing a commitment to reduce its logistics-related emissions to net zero by 2050. DHL will roll out the first 30 NGEN-1000 electric delivery cargo vans in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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San Francisco Climate Protection Fleet Alternative Fuels

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

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APRIL 17, 2021

Under the name “Green Wilhelmshaven,” Germany-based international energy company Uniper plans to establish a German national hub for hydrogen in Wilhelmshaven and is working on a corresponding feasibility study. We will be heavily dependent on imports if we want to use hydrogen to help us achieve our climate goals.

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Green Hydrogen Germany CO2

Neste to supply DHL Express with sustainable aviation fuel at SFO

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DECEMBER 22, 2020

Neste, the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has signed an agreement to supply SAF to DHL Express, the express service arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group, world’s leading mail and logistics company. Neste’s SAF is made from sustainably sourced, renewable waste and residue raw materials.

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Supplies Fuel San Francisco Climate Protection

APEX Group to build electrolysis plant for ArcelorMittal steelworks decarbonization project in Bremen (HyBit)

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JULY 11, 2022

The German energy company EWE and its subsidiary swb AG have awarded the contract for the construction of an electrolysis plant for decarbonization of the ArcelorMittal steelworks in Bremen to the APEX Group in Rostock/Laage. Earlier post.). —Reiner Blaschek, Chairman of the Management Board of ArcelorMittal Bremen.

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Deutsche Post DHL and Renault aim to intensify their collaboration on the use of electric vehicles

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MARCH 14, 2014

In addition to its fleet, the company invests in its network optimization, operations, and a sustainable use of energy in its buildings and business operations. In order to test new technologies, the company partners with various automotive manufacturers and is part of several industry working groups such as Green Freight Europe or aireg.

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HyIron opens direct reduction plant for green iron

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AUGUST 23, 2023

In Namibia, we are currently setting up an industrial-scale production with the support of the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK). The Lower Saxony Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Climate Protection is funding the construction of the pilot electrolysis plant with €8 million.

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Namibia Green Climate Protection Hydrogen

Two Alstom hydrogen trains enter passenger service in Lower Saxony; 14 more ordered

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

The emission-free drive technology of the Coradia iLint provides a climate-friendly alternative to conventional diesel trains, particularly on non-electrified lines. The traditional company, with a history of more than 100 years and around 550 employees, is looking forward to the “train of the future”.

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Bremer Straßenbahnen accepts five Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses, orders 15 more, plus 24 Citaro G

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DECEMBER 19, 2021

Mercedes-Benz delivered five eCitaro buses to Bremer Straßenbahn AG (BSAG); immediately afterward the transport company ordered another 15 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro as well as 24 Citaro G hybrid buses. BSAG wants to achieve 50% climate-neutral operations by 2025. Now five fully electric-powered eCitaro buses are following.

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Volkswagen Group joins the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA)

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MARCH 18, 2022

The Volkswagen Group has joined the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA), an alliance of enterprises, mining companies and non-profit organizations developing standards for responsible extraction of raw materials in mining. These standards cover a range of issues, including working health and safety and environmental protection.

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SWELL project aims to recover electrolyte salts and solvents from lithium-ion batteries

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APRIL 9, 2023

In Germany, a project led by electrolyte company Elyte Innovations GmbH is pursuing the recovery of the non-metallic components—including lithium salts, solvents and electrolyte additives—from spent lithium-ion batteries.

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innogy launches EV charging subsidiary in US; targeting California and ZEV states

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JULY 6, 2017

The new company, trading under the name of innogy e-mobility US LLC, will be based in Los Angeles and serve the US market as a provider of technology and charging services. a global industry services company. For this reason, innogy is working constantly to drive forward the expansion of clean, climate-friendly mobility.

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Indian SUV major Mahindra intends to equip its new EV platform with MEB components from Volkswagen

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MAY 20, 2022

The shared objective of the two companies is to electrify the Indian automotive market, one of the most important automotive growth markets and a key element in the global decarbonization of the mobility sector. That’s crucial for every company in the EV world and the key to competitive solutions for our customers.

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Ford Pro and Deutsche Post DHL Group collaborate on electrification of last-mile delivery; > 2,000 electric vans by end of 2023

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DECEMBER 6, 2022

Deutsche Post DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics company, is committed to strengthen clean operations for climate protection and will invest €7 billion in the current decade on its path to net-zero emissions logistics.

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Continental presents action plan for immediately reducing lead in electronic components in cars

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AUGUST 12, 2019

Continental has submitted a plan of action to the Lower Saxony Ministry for the Environment, Energy, Construction and Climate Protection with which the company intends immediately to reduce the lead content in some of its electronic components to legally prescribed maximum quantities in accordance with the End of Life Vehicles Directive.

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BMW Group enters long-term €2B supply contract with Northvolt for battery cells from Europe

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JULY 16, 2020

The BMW Group has signed a long-term supply contract worth €2 billion for battery cells with the Swedish company Northvolt. To make an effective contribution to climate protection, we aim to improve our products’ overall environmental balance—from resources to recycling.

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BMW Europe Supplies Batteries

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

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AUGUST 12, 2021

. “Tesla is setting a point in Europe, and I am sure that many companies will settle around Grünheide, which in turn will bring new jobs,” said the CDU chairman during a visit to Frankfurt (Oder) in Brandenburg. . The Chancellor candidate seeks to find a balance between climate change policies and economic growth in Germany. .

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Mahle showcasing new SCT motor at IAA Transportation

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

This development was sponsored by the Federal Ministry for the Economy and Climate Protection (BMWK). In order to stabilize the voltage provided by the fuel cell across all load ranges, the company has developed a high-voltage DC/DC converter. MAHLE developed the flat membrane humidifier in conjunction with other partners.

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Porsche Digital spins off e-mobility company “&Charge” to promote electric mobility

Bosch Chairman Says Business Must Do More for Climate Protection, Even in Difficult Times

California ARB developing Clean Miles Standard for ridesharing companies

Daimler receives top marks from Climate Disclosure Project

Germany approves €900M for green hydrogen project H2Global

Rolls-Royce commissions test bench for mtu hydrogen engines for climate-neutral power supply

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

BASF and RWE proposing 2GW offshore wind farm for green electricity and hydrogen for chemical industry

Haru Oni e-fuels demo plant in Chile officially opens

Audi partnering with Climeworks on CO2 direct air capture and storage

Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

BMW outlines iFACTORY production strategy; transformation to e-mobility; Plant Debrecen first CO2-free plant

Blackstone may begin commercializing 3D-printed Na-ion batteries as early as 2025; testing in electric bus

Rosenbauer and Berlin Fire Dept to develop hybrid fire truck; project eLHF

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

Volkswagen Group selected as new Industry Group Leader in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Renault Trucks delivers first of 20 electric trucks to Carlsberg Group

BMW unveils Concept i4 electric Gran Coupé; 600 km range

Groundbreaking for Mercedes-Benz battery recycling factory in Kuppenheim, Germany

Alcoa to supply sustainable, low-carbon aluminum for wheels on Audi e-tron GT

Volkswagen testing R33 BlueDiesel; up to 33% renewable content; now in permanent use in Wolfsburg

Lufthansa Group and BASF roll out sharkskin technology on Boeing 777 freighters: AeroSHARK

Volkswagen striving to make production of the electric ID. carbon-neutral

Senators Sanders, Boxer propose legislation to institute GHG price on large stationary sources and remove support for fossil fuel industries

Porsche strengthens commitment to industrial production of eFuels with $75M investment in HIF Global

BMW Group to build new pilot plant to produce Li-ion cells

BMW Group & Daimler Mobility transfer moovel Group B2B / B2G business to Deutsche Bahn company Mobimeo; moovel to focus on B2C

DHL to roll out 63 Workhorse electric delivery vans in US; first 30 in SF Bay area

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

Neste to supply DHL Express with sustainable aviation fuel at SFO

APEX Group to build electrolysis plant for ArcelorMittal steelworks decarbonization project in Bremen (HyBit)

Deutsche Post DHL and Renault aim to intensify their collaboration on the use of electric vehicles

HyIron opens direct reduction plant for green iron

Two Alstom hydrogen trains enter passenger service in Lower Saxony; 14 more ordered

Bremer Straßenbahnen accepts five Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses, orders 15 more, plus 24 Citaro G

Volkswagen Group joins the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA)

SWELL project aims to recover electrolyte salts and solvents from lithium-ion batteries

innogy launches EV charging subsidiary in US; targeting California and ZEV states

Indian SUV major Mahindra intends to equip its new EV platform with MEB components from Volkswagen

Ford Pro and Deutsche Post DHL Group collaborate on electrification of last-mile delivery; > 2,000 electric vans by end of 2023

Continental presents action plan for immediately reducing lead in electronic components in cars

BMW Group enters long-term €2B supply contract with Northvolt for battery cells from Europe

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

Mahle showcasing new SCT motor at IAA Transportation

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