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Opel rejects VRT News report of modified diesel emissions software

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Belgium-based VRT News has charged that Opel dealers have been modifying the software in the Zafira Tourer 1.6 In addition, Opel announced in December that the company is voluntarily taking the next step to meet future emissions guidelines, both on CO 2 and NO x. diesel to change the emission behavior of the vehicles.

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European Commission approves up to €5.4B of public support for IPCEI Hy2Tech; 41 hydrogen projects

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The project, called “IPCEI Hy2Tech” was jointly prepared and notified by fifteen Member States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain. The Member States will provide up to €5.4 billion in public funding, which is expected to unlock additional €8.8

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EC awards Better Place and partners €4.95M for EV infrastructure project, including battery switch stations

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The project is designed to help de-carbonize the grid—a key policy initiative for the European Union—and will provide feedback to ongoing EU consultation around the new TEN-T guidelines (2013-2020) and other initiatives shaping the future of transportation in Europe including CARS 21.

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Volvo Car Group signs multi-billion Li-ion dollar battery supply deals with CATL and LG Chem

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The future of Volvo Cars is electric and we are firmly committed to moving beyond the internal combustion engine. They fulfil Volvo Cars’ strict sourcing guidelines in terms of technology leadership, responsible supply chains and competitive cost models. In China, battery supply will benefit from the scale of the wider Geely Group.

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OMV says it will stop oil and gas production by 2050 in transformation to net-zero

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Important strategic guidelines include expanding the business in attractive markets, particularly in North America and Asia, as well as building sustainable polyolefin production, representing up to 40%of total polyolefin production in Europe. OMV’s goal is to become a leading global supplier of specialty polyolefin solutions.

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