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BMW Group secures CO2-reduced steel for global production network

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Around 20% of supply chain CO 2 emissions for a mid-sized fully-electric vehicle are attributable to steel— which comes in third, after battery cells and aluminum. The BMW Group already signed an agreement with Swedish startup H2 Green Steel in October of last year.

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Porsche commissions MAN electric eTruck for green logistics at Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen

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Porsche has commissioned a fully electric MAN eTGM ( earlier post ) for logistics operations at its Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen site. The electric 32-tonne truck will soon enhance the commercial vehicle fleet that Porsche uses for its production logistics in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen.

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EV vs. gasoline: Lifetime CO2 footprint keeps getting better with renewable energy mix

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On the way to selling only fully electric models by 2030, Volvo is taking its ambitious plan to cut the life-cycle carbon footprint of its vehicles very seriously. Compared to 2018 levels, Volvo plans to cut its carbon footprint by 40% by 2025.

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Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

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The preparations for exclusively green electricity for a climate-friendly production in Europe are already well advanced. Thereby, we completely forego coal-based electricity and obtain our electrical energy from only renewable sources. The decision also fits with our overall strategy.

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BMW Group to source lower CO2 aluminum from Rio Tinto in Canada from 2024

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In the supply chain of a mid-sized fully-electric vehicle around a quarter of the CO 2 emissions are attributable to aluminum. In addition to the carbon-free process, the agreement also covers aluminum alloys produced using electricity from renewable energy sources, with CO 2 emissions that are only a third of the industry average.

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Ford hits CO2 manufacturing emissions reduction target of 30% per vehicle 8 years early

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Ford now is working on setting a new goal focused on increasing it use of renewable energy while maintaining its energy efficiencies. The company is continuing on its course of $11 billion to put 40 hybrid and fully electric vehicle models on the road by 2022. Ford also remains focused on reducing vehicle emissions.

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Biden sets 2030 net GHG reduction target for US of 50-52% below 2005 levels

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and CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion up 2.6% With renewable power technologies well developed, delivering cleaner power to buildings and manufacturing, and driving the electrification of road transport present the clearest initial path for decarbonization. or 5,769 MMT CO 2 Eq. Total GHG emissions in 2019 were up 1.8%

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