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Audi introduces R33 Blue Gasoline for factory fills in Germany

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Many new vehicles that leave the Audi plants in Germany are delivered with R33 fuel—a blend comprising one-third renewable components. R33 Blue Gasoline fully complies with the applicable standard for gasoline, DIN EN 228, which means that any vehicle approved to run on Super 95 E10 gasoline can use it.

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Aral pilots two new lower carbon fuels in Germany; 25% less CO? compared to pure fossil fuels

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Aral is piloting two new fuels in Germany: Aral Futura Super 95 and Aral Futura Diesel. We very much welcome the fact that Aral is offering a standard-compliant fuel with a high share of renewable components. They are now publicly available for customers at one Aral station in Berlin and one in Düsseldorf.

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BASF breaks ground for cathode active materials production plant in Schwarzheide, Germany

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BASF has officially broken ground for its new cathode active materials (CAM) production plant in Schwarzheide, Germany. We aim to produce the world’s best-quality and best-performing batteries in Germany and Europe. These measures will lead to a 30% lower CO 2 footprint compared to the conventional industry standard.

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Eaton and Tenneco partner to produce new, integrated exhaust thermal management system to meet coming lower NOx standards

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Power management company Eaton and Tenneco announced a joint development agreement between Eaton’s Vehicle Group and Tenneco’s Clean Air business group to produce an integrated exhaust thermal management system that will enable commercial truck and light vehicle manufacturers to meet upcoming emissions regulations.

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Honda e urban EV will feature side camera mirror system as standard

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Honda has confirmed that the Side Camera Mirror System seen on the prototype version of the new Honda e urban electric vehicle will be standard when the car enters production. The technology, a first in the compact segment, brings significant benefits for styling, safety, aerodynamics and refinement.

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Two new H2 stations bring total in Germany to 32

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This brings the number of fueling options for fuel-cell cars in Baden-Württemberg to nine, making the federal state Germany’s leading H 2 region. Germany currently has a total of 32 hydrogen refueling stations in operation, sponsored by the German government via its National Innovation Programme for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NIP).

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Girteka Logistics becomes one of the first companies to be recognized as a Green Carrier by DHL

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DHL surveyed more than 600 selected service partners from Germany, Belgium, Spain, and the Netherlands on their sustainability performance, and according to the company, Girteka Logistics was one of the first companies to receive the certificate.

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