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CESifo: EVs not the best option for reduction in on-road CO2 in Germany given power mix

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Unfortunately, due to our grid situation, electric cars are still too early for this strategic goal in the sense of German climate protection efforts. According to the study, natural gas combustion engines are an ideal technology for transitioning to vehicles powered by hydrogen or “green” methane in the long term.

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MAHLE criticizes EC CO2 regulation proposal for abandoning technology neutrality

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Commenting on the set of proposals, automotive component supplier MAHLE noted that climate protection is the key task for the shaping of mobility, and said that it welcomed the definition of a path towards climate neutrality. Currently, 60% of the group’s sales are not dependent on internal combustion engines for road vehicles.

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Tesla Model Y converted into green hydrogen car to show “Hyper Hybrid” innovations

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Simply put, Germany took a perfectly working battery-electric vehicle, modified it with a synthetic methanol engine, and dubbed it as a work of true innovation. Karliczek, for his part, noted in a press release that such a project is incredibly important since “green hydrogen” is a valuable building block for climate protection.

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$12M German project to develop technology for syngas production from CO2 and H2; new hydrogen production method

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million (US$12 million) to subsidize the project within its “Technologies for Sustainability and Climate Protection – Chemical Processes and Use of CO 2 ” scheme. Peter Schuhmacher, President, BASF SE Process Research & Chemical Engineering. The engineering responsibility lies with Linde and ThyssenKrupp Uhde.

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Promising results from Mercedes-Benz fleet test of Clariant high-octane cellulosic E20

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The test found that the use of sunliquid 20 improves engine efficiency—more than compensating for its 4% lower energy content compared to E10. Gasoline with 20% ethanol can already be used easily in our latest Mercedes-Benz BlueDIRECT gasoline engines. Earlier post.)

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NExBTL Pilot Test Shows Lower NOx and CO2 Emissions with Renewable Diesel

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The results from the first year of testing show that the fuel works perfectly in Mercedes-Benz trucks and buses and is tolerated very well by the engines. At the same time, the requirements for companies are becoming more demanding regarding climate protection.

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U-Mich researcher’s first-principles analysis challenges conventional carbon accounting for biofuels; implications for climate policy

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Such an approach can indicate policy directions consistent with fostering the conditions that comprehensive analyses imply are necessary for climate protection. Controlling the net CO2 emissions impact of fuels (reducing carbon intensity) Using carbon-free fuels (electricity, hydrogen) produced with low net GHG emissions.

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