2013 and Climate Protection

Audi partnering with Climeworks on CO2 direct air capture and storage

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Audi is once again following its holistic approach here and is participating in the project to promote the development and meaningful implementation of innovative climate protection technologies. Audi has been supporting the development of CO 2 capturing technology from the Zurich-based environmental start-up Climeworks since 2013.

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Audi Iceland CO2 Carbon

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

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NOVEMBER 30, 2018

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.

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Renewable Climate Protection Diesel 2018

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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Climate Climate Protection Mercedes Climate Change

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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Industrial Industry Climate Change Climate Protection

Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL fuel cell vehicle cracks 300,000 kilometer mark; Daimler receives f-cell Award 2014

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OCTOBER 8, 2014

Bottom: Development status of a future stack as of early 2013. In 2013, Daimler, Ford and Nissan signed a three-way agreement for the joint development of a common fuel cell system to speed up availability of zero-emission technology and significantly reduce investment costs. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes 2014 Fuel Vehicles

California ARB soliciting research suggestions for FY 2012-2013 plan; sustainable communities, behavior, pollutant exposure, air pollution science, GHG targets

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DECEMBER 25, 2011

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) is soliciting research suggestions for the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Annual Research Plan in the form of brief conceptual descriptions that address specified research gaps and support the Board’s ongoing regulatory and policy priorities. The deadline to submit research concepts is 31 January 2012.

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Pollution 2012 California 2013

$12M German project to develop technology for syngas production from CO2 and H2; new hydrogen production method

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JULY 2, 2013

million (US$12 million) to subsidize the project within its “Technologies for Sustainability and Climate Protection – Chemical Processes and Use of CO 2 ” scheme. The project started on 1 July 2013, and is expected to last three years. The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is granting a total of €9.2

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Hydrogen Production CO2 Climate Protection

DeCicco: Transportation GHG reduction policy should focus upstream on fuel supply rather than downstream on choice of fuels in vehicles

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JANUARY 25, 2013

More specifically, he suggests that other than supporting fundamental R&D, programs to promote alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) “ are not currently warranted for climate protection. Source: DeCicco 2013. The paper is available from the Social Science Research Network (SSRN). Click to enlarge. gCO 2 e/MJ).

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Fuel Supplies Transportation Climate Protection

ICCT benchmarking report finds wide 51% gap between most- and least- fuel-efficient transatlantic airlines

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Aircraft emitted about 700 million metric tons of CO 2 in 2013. For carriers such as British Airways and Swiss, premium seating was responsible for almost one-half of their total emissions from passenger travel. Fuel efficiency of the top 20 airlines on transatlantic routes, 2014.

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Fuel 2014 Climate Protection Emissions

U-Mich researcher’s first-principles analysis challenges conventional carbon accounting for biofuels; implications for climate policy

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

DeCicco 2013. In a paper that could have a significant impact on climate policies for transportation fuels, Dr. John M. Such an approach can indicate policy directions consistent with fostering the conditions that comprehensive analyses imply are necessary for climate protection. —DeCicco 2013. DeCicco 2013.

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Climate Carbon CO2 Emissions

California Energy Commission Approves $800K in four regional grants to prepare for electric vehicles

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

The council considers the 2011-2013 time frame to be a critical “tipping point” in the move to electrified transportation. The council will help encourage the use of plug-in electric vehicles and create a set of consistent best-management practices to simplify their introduction into the marketplace.

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U.K. Startup’s Digital Dyeing Printers Save Energy, Water

Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Founded in 2013, Alchemie Technology plans to roll out its technology at scale this year, with a clear and ambitious message: Alchemie’s digital dying technology will change the world. With climate protection, we have become used to minute progress, at the best. Here we have a revolution. The solution also benefits the industry.

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Water Energy Pollution Bangladesh

Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

At an average electricity price of €0.258 (Germany, July 2013), driving 100 kilometers costs just €3.02 (US$4.00). This ensures that further investment is continually being made in the generation of renewable energy and thus in climate protection and the switchover to new sources of power. Click to enlarge. kWh/100 km.

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Hansen paper emphasizes importance of retention and expansion of nuclear power for health and climate reasons

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APRIL 4, 2013

Click to enlarge.our results underscore the importance of avoiding a false and counterproductive dichotomy between reducing air pollution and stabilizing the climate, as elaborated by others. Hansen, a long-time advocate for action to mitigate anthropogenic climate change, is retiring from NASA to enable him to increase his activism.).

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Climate Power Powered Coal

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Audi partnering with Climeworks on CO2 direct air capture and storage

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

Daimler receives top marks from Climate Disclosure Project

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

Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL fuel cell vehicle cracks 300,000 kilometer mark; Daimler receives f-cell Award 2014

California ARB soliciting research suggestions for FY 2012-2013 plan; sustainable communities, behavior, pollutant exposure, air pollution science, GHG targets

$12M German project to develop technology for syngas production from CO2 and H2; new hydrogen production method

DeCicco: Transportation GHG reduction policy should focus upstream on fuel supply rather than downstream on choice of fuels in vehicles

ICCT benchmarking report finds wide 51% gap between most- and least- fuel-efficient transatlantic airlines

U-Mich researcher’s first-principles analysis challenges conventional carbon accounting for biofuels; implications for climate policy

California Energy Commission Approves $800K in four regional grants to prepare for electric vehicles

U.K. Startup’s Digital Dyeing Printers Save Energy, Water

Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

Hansen paper emphasizes importance of retention and expansion of nuclear power for health and climate reasons

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