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Mercedes-Benz presents prototype Unimog with hydrogen combustion engine; multi-power distribution

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At this year’s demopark open-air exhibition, Mercedes-Benz is presenting a prototype of the Unimog based on the U 430 with hydrogen-powered combustion engine as part of the publicly funded “WaVe” project. Standardized and normed interfaces ensure quick implement changes. The U 535 and U 435, among others, showcase this at demopark.

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Cologne Bonn Airport switches to Neste MY Renewable Diesel in its entire diesel-powered ground fleet

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Cologne Bonn Airport has switched to Neste MY Renewable Diesel in its diesel-powered ground fleet. Neste’s renewable diesel (also known as HVO100) is made from 100% renewable raw materials, and it is in particular used for powering large and heavy vehicles such as the airport’s fire trucks, which are not easy to electrify.

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Porsche opens Europe’s most powerful rapid-charging park in Leipzig; 7MW, all renewable energy

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Porsche Leipzig is expanding the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in central Germany with a new charging park called Porsche Turbo Charging. Porsche Leipzig currently has Europe’s most powerful rapid-charging park, which is operated entirely with electricity from renewable energy sources.

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Volkswagen Group of America welcomes first LNG-powered vehicle transport ship to US port

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The LNG-powered car carrier ship, named Siem Confucius , left Emden, Germany on 16 June 2020 on its first voyage, which includes one stop in the US before heading to the Gulf of Mexico. Powered by LNG, the new carriers help reduce CO 2 emissions. Earlier post.)

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New Honda Jazz to be sold across Europe with standard hybrid powertrain

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The all-new Honda Jazz features efficient and responsive performance delivered by e:HEV hybrid technology as standard. The car will be available across Europe in summer 2020, with prices starting in Germany from €22,000 for the Jazz and €26,250 for the Crosstar variant. It comprises two compact, electric motors connected to a 1.5-liter

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Cemex Germany strengthens EV fleet with iONTRON ready-mix trucks from Putzmeister

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Cemex Germany continues to invest in more sustainable transport for its products. The iONTRON eMixer is fully electrically powered, reducing carbon emissions by up to 100% depending on the local electricity mix. For more trips, the eMixer can be charged in between thanks to a standard CCS/Combo 2 plug.

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CATL battery successfully powers electric plane with 1,800-mile civil aircraft expected

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The world’s largest EV battery maker is powering up something even bigger. CATL successfully tested a 4-ton electric plane powered by its ultra-high energy density battery. CATL’s high-density batteries are powerful enough for long-range flight, “making them feasible for private and business jets,” Zeng said.

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