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Volkswagen’s ID.3 debuts for the European market

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It has been externally provided with renewable energy generated by hydroelectric power stations since 2017. However, should CO 2 emissions be unavoidable along the supply chain, these will be compensated by investments in climate protection projects. With App-Connect, you can also connect the ID.3 Visually, ID.

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German OEMs to upgrade emissions control on 5.3M Euro 5 and 6 diesels, contribute to €500M Sustainable Mobility fund

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In this sense, modern and clean diesel technology can also contribute to climate protection. Motor vehicle owners are also entitled to the protection of their trust. These measures have already been launched in connection with the publication of the report on the Volkswagen investigation commission of the BMVI.

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ARB: California not tracking to meet required GHG reductions due to transportation; significant changes in communities and systems required

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The Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2008, Senate Bill (SB) 375, was passed into law in 2008. SB 375 recognizes the critical role of integrated transportation, land use, and housing decisions to meet state climate goals. —“2018 Progress Report”.

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DLR and partners inaugurate largest solar-thermochemical H2 production plant

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In the transport sector, hydrogen drives can make a significant contribution towards climate protection. The first applications could act as a stand-alone solution, for instance in areas where there is no connection to the electricity network. In those cases, a production of 10 kilograms per week may already be worthwhile.

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