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Global Bioenergies and Audi renew their partnership in renewable gasoline

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Global Bioenergies and Audi signed a new agreement focused on the implementation of biomass residue feedstock usage, preparation of a path to commercialization and engine testing of new blends of renewable gasoline. —Reiner Mangold, head of sustainable product development at Audi. Earlier post.).

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Global Bioenergies beginning road testing with Audi A4 fueled with 34% renewable gasoline blends

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In preparation for commercial uses, Global Bioenergies developed several gasoline blends with two isobutene-derived compounds: Isooctane, obtained by the condensation of two molecules of isobutene followed by hydrogenation; and. An Audi A4 2.0 —Reiner Mangold, Head of sustainable product development at Audi.

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Stockton school district partners with Mobility House for electric school bus charging; savings of $500K over 5 years

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Phase one of the project consists of eleven electric school buses, four of which were funded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), two by the California Energy Commission and an additional five by San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Funding of $4.94

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Brake-dust particles’ electric charge might help curb emissions

Baua Electric

2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT Ice Race Edition While the level of charge varied by brake pad material, the fact that most particles showed some charge makes them potentially easy to remove from the air, according to researchers. Researchers used a large lathe to spin a brake rotor and caliper, and measured the charge of the particles emitted.

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Volkswagen Group rolls out diesel swapping program throughout Germany

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Vehicle keepers in the 14 cities classified by the federal government as having the highest levels of pollution and in the surrounding areas will be entitled to the new exchange premiums. The Group’s Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brands are announcing details of brand-specific programs.

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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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With respect to the emissions updates, the OEMs must also provide proof that the changes do not negatively impact any other parameters relevant for type approval—such as pollutant and CO 2 emissions, fuel consumption, noise and engine power. Excessively high pollution affects air quality in many German cities. Click to enlarge.

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[PRESS RELEASE] POLITICAL PARTIES – LET’S BACK EV POLICIES TO SAVE NEW ZEALAND MONEY

Drive Electric

By a margin of five to one, Kiwis say they are concerned about climate change and want the government to help people convert to less polluting vehicles. New Zealanders want practical policies that actually reduce emissions and reduce their costs, and the policies in place around EVs are starting to do that job.