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Audi partnering with Climeworks on CO2 direct air capture and storage

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

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After its spring 2014 launch in Europe, the e-Golf will roll out Asia and North America in late 2014 and early 2015, respectively. Volkswagen in Germany is also offering electricity provided by hydropower plants in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. e-motor and single-speed gearbox. For the launch of the e-up!