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JUNE 28, 2021

The Renault Group has entered two major partnerships for the production of Li-ion batteries in France. As the battery arm of global green tech company Envision Group, it will invest up to €2 billion to produce latest technology, cost-competitive, low-carbon and safe batteries for electric models, including the future R5.

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APRIL 2, 2020

With the handover in Dublin, the FUSO eCanter is now running in ten European cities in Germany, the UK, France, Portugal, the Netherlands, Denmark and Ireland. So far, the global FUSO eCanter fleet has achieved 1.6 million kilometers, driven locally emission-free in customer operations. With a range of 100 kilometers, the 7.49-tonne

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JANUARY 28, 2022

In 2021, global investment in the low-carbon energy transition totaled $755 billion, up 27% from $595 billion in 2020 and just $264 billion in 2011, according to Energy Transition Investment Trends 2022, a new report published by research firm BloombergNEF (BNEF). degrees of global warming. Germany, the U.K.

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OCTOBER 21, 2017

The annual assessment of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the JRC and the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) confirms that CO 2 emissions have stalled for the third year in a row. Emissions from international transport (aviation and shipping) contribute another 3% to the total global GHG emissions.

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JULY 4, 2019

Faurecia, one of the world’s leading automotive technology companies, is creating a global center of expertise for hydrogen storage systems at its R&D center in Bavans, France. The creation of our hydrogen tank center of expertise in France is a key step forward in Faurecia’s strategy to become a global leader in fuel cell systems.

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JUNE 11, 2018

France-based global energy and services group ENGIE has launched a fleet of 50 hydrogen-powered Renault Kangoo Z.E. These vehicles will be used by ENGIE Cofely technicians to ensure multi-technical operations and maintenance work for commercial buildings in the Île-de-France. Earlier post.).

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JULY 18, 2019

The Climate Group announced that global pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca will join its business leadership initiative on electric vehicles, EV100 ( earlier post ); AstraZeneca will switch its 16,000-vehicle fleet to electric by 2030. 245 in France (over 50% of French fleet). 213 in Spain (35% of Spanish fleet).

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Before the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, engineering simulation software company Ansys commissioned a global survey of 16,037 adults resulting in some insights about consumer attitudes toward vehicle electrification. Among the findings: Less than half of Americans (39%) consider related emissions when they travel.

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DECEMBER 6, 2021

The Coradia iLint trains have run more than 200,000 km with zero CO 2 emission in passenger service in Germany and Austria and has been successfully tested in the Netherlands. Alstom’s hydrogen technology has also been purchased by SNCF (France) and FNM (Italy). —Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud, President of Alstom France.

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MARCH 4, 2020

In addition to the European car market recording tepid growth in 2019, CO 2 emissions have continued to increase, despite new regulation designed to curtail this, according to JATO Dynamics. Last year, the volume-weighted average CO 2 emissions for European markets were at their highest recorded levels since 2014. —Felipe Munoz.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

In an innovative step, McDonald’s in France is revolutionizing its service by installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers. This initiative not only caters to the growing number of EV drivers but also aligns with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and promote green energy.

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DECEMBER 16, 2018

Long-term measurement data of the equivalent black carbon (eBC) mass concentrations and particle number size distributions (PNSD) from the Global Atmosphere Watch Observatory Chacaltaya (CHC; 5240?m However, soot does not only have a negative effect on human health, it also contributes to global warming by absorbing solar radiation.

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OCTOBER 13, 2022

In countries such as Germany and France, the Jeep brand offers only electrified SUVs and by the end of the year almost all of the major markets in Continental Europe will offer only electrified SUVs. It will also be followed early next year by the launch of the 4xe version of the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Analysts at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) have reviewed recent research into the greenhouse gas emissions from the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. They note that the the impacts of battery production on electric vehicles’ overall emissions is “an especially complex topic”.

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MARCH 1, 2019

A new study provides the most detailed picture available to date of the global, regional, and local health impacts attributable to emissions from four transportation subsectors: on-road diesel vehicles; other on-road vehicles; shipping; and non-road mobile engines such as agricultural and construction equipment. of global ambient PM 2.5

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JANUARY 20, 2021

Global investment in carbon capture and storage (CCS) tripled to $3 billion, and that in hydrogen was $1.5 Technologies such as electric heat, CCS and hydrogen are only attracting a fraction of the investment they will need in the 2020s to help bring emissions under control. billion, France 38% up at $7.3 billion (down 11%).

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FEBRUARY 20, 2021

These systems will be developed and produced at its global center of expertise in Bavans, France. As volumes, increase production will be extended to a new plant dedicated to hydrogen storage systems that Faurecia is building in Allenjoie, France. —Gilles le Borgne, Executive Vice-President Engineering Groupe Renault.

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JULY 13, 2021

TotalEnergies, which operates more than 15,500 service stations globally, and Hyzon, a leading supplier of hydrogen fuel cell-powered trucks, already have hydrogen refueling stations and hydrogen-powered vehicles in operation, respectively. The MoU strengthens the existing commercial relationship.

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DECEMBER 15, 2019

ArcelorMittal Europe announced a roadmap to reduce CO 2 emissions by 30% by 2030. Key to the success of the roadmap, and ArcelorMittal Europe’s ambition to be carbon neutral by 2050, will be supportive policy to ensure a global level playing field.

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JUNE 9, 2022

Symbio, a Michelin and Faurecia hydrogen company, and Schaeffler signed an agreement for the creation of a 50:50 joint venture to produce fuel cell bipolar plates for global mobility and energy solutions. The site will embody highest sustainability standards and will target net zero-emission operations.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Global carbon dioxide emissions show no sign of abating and may reach record levels in 2010, according to a study led by the University of Exeter (UK). The study, which also involved the University of East Anglia (UK) and other global institutions, is part of the annual carbon budget update by the Global Carbon Project.

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JULY 29, 2023

purchase in Symbio, a leader in zero-emission hydrogen mobility. Acquiring an equal stake in Symbio bolsters Stellantis’ position in hydrogen-powered vehicles by supporting the fuel cell van production in France, and it also serves as a perfect complement to the company’s growing battery electric vehicle portfolio. Stellantis N.V.

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MAY 12, 2020

The gas typically enters the atmosphere through emissions from vehicles, power plants, and industrial activities. The only other comparable events are short-term reductions in China’s emissions due to strict regulations during events like the 2008 Beijing Olympics. For comparison, columns over the same time periods are shown for 2019.

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JULY 13, 2022

The selected projects are located in Bulgaria, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland and Sweden. emissions coming from exhaust gases produced during lime production and store them permanently in offshore geological formations in France. A third project will capture the CO?

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MARCH 12, 2014

According to a new study by researchers from France, emissions of gases and particles from the combustion of fossil fuels and biofuels in Africa are expected to increase significantly in the near future due to the rapid growth of African cities and megacities. Source: Liousse et al. Click to enlarge. Resources. C Liousse et al.

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MAY 15, 2023

The markets with most electric trucks registered overall (including all brands) during the first quarter of 2023 were Germany, France, the Netherlands and the US. With these new additions, Volvo Trucks has six electric truck models in series production, giving it the industry’s most extensive portfolio of zero exhaust emission trucks.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Faurecia will supply the entire hydrogen storage system (including 10,000 hydrogen tanks) which will be produced in its new global center of expertise dedicated to hydrogen storage systems in Bavans, France with delivery to start in 2021. Earlier post.). —Patrick Koller, Chief Executive Officer, Faurecia.

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AUGUST 13, 2010

The global transportation industry firms lag behind ‘Global 500 Companies’ in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and setting reduction targets, according to a new report from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). Although reporting on investments for reducing emissions and greener technologies is still in its infancy, $31.93

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FEBRUARY 6, 2018

These are some of the findings of a new health assessment based on the Tropospheric Ozone Assessment Report (TOAR), an effort by the International Global Atmospheric Chemistry Project to create the world’s most comprehensive database of surface ozone observations from all available ozone monitoring stations around the globe. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 27, 2023

The Arvika factory specializes in the production of medium and large wheel loaders and has already been successful in driving down its carbon emissions. Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) will invest SEK 65 million ($6.3 million) into the production of electric wheel loaders from its plant in Arvika, Sweden.

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DECEMBER 26, 2022

Faurecia, a company of the Group FORVIA, Michelin and Stellantis announced the start of exclusive negotiations for Stellantis to acquire a substantial stake in Symbio, a provider ofzero-emission hydrogen mobility, to become a significant player along with existing shareholders Faurecia and Michelin. —Patrick Koller, CEO of Faurecia.

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APRIL 30, 2020

The outbreak of COVID-19 has already impacted the automotive industry significantly, according to JATO Dynamics, a leading provider of global automotive data and insight. Global vehicle sales totalled 5.55 The trade wars, lower economic growth and tougher emissions regulations came long before the COVID-19 crisis. million units.

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APRIL 28, 2023

This collaboration further demonstrates our capacity to be at the forefront of decarbonizing mobility by reducing CO2 emissions throughout the life cycle of our vehicles. Renault Group is supplied by Constellium’s ASI-certified facility in Neuf Brisach, France.

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JUNE 27, 2022

Airbus and Linde, a leading global industrial gases and engineering company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work on the development of hydrogen infrastructure at airports worldwide. To date, agreements have been signed with partners and airports in France, Italy, South Korea, Japan and Singapore.

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JULY 6, 2017

HORIBA MIRA has enhanced its test and engineering capabilities following the official launch of its dedicated Advanced Emissions Test center (AETC).

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NOVEMBER 22, 2017

China accounted for more than half of global sales as its market for electric cars doubled amid government efforts to curb pollution. BNEF expects global EV sales to surpass 1 million units this year for the first time. Europe was the second-biggest market in the third quarter for EVs, with 24% of sales, followed by North America.

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MAY 31, 2022

This agreement strengthens our leadership in the EU30 for LCVs and low emission vehicles and moves us a step closer to realizing our Dare Forward 2030 goal of becoming the undisputed global light commercial vehicle leader, in terms of technology, manufacturing, market share and profitability. —Carlos Tavares, Stellantis CEO.

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