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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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The BMW Group presented the first BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicles in a pilot fleet that will go into service this year. The fleet of less than 100 vehicles will then be employed internationally for demonstration and trial purposes for various target groups.

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Proposed California Bill SB-233 Mandates Bidirectional Charging for EVs to Advance Grid and Climate Protection

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SB-233 covers school buses as well so they can power V2B and fleet depots use cases. While the impact of a handful of EVs is negligible, consider the positive climate impact if millions of mobile batteries were on tap to help replace fossil fuel-based electricity. It has the potential to be a win-win for all.

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Ford Pro and Deutsche Post DHL Group collaborate on electrification of last-mile delivery; > 2,000 electric vans by end of 2023

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The inked agreement covers a full suite of solutions to operate the electric fleet including access to Ford Pro’s connected E-Telematics software and charging solutions in order to reduce costs and optimize efficiency as a part of the two organizations’ common zero emission goals.

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Volkswagen Group continues switch to low-emission logistics with order for four more LNG ships

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Models of the new LNG ships for the Volkswagen Group’s ocean-going fleet. Only unavoidable emissions are offset by climate protection measures. All four LNG ships will have shore power connections which means they can eliminate all local emissions in ports providing this facility.

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VW’s Winterkorn underscores VW’s CO2 targets with Greenpeace, with caveat about customers

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At the beginning of the Geneva Motor Show this year, the Volkswagen Group announced it was committed to reducing the CO 2 output of its European new car fleet to 95 grams per kilometer by 2020. Earlier post.) This commitment was underscored by Prof. However, this will only be possible if customers accept our advanced alternative powertrains.

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Ford of Europe piloting geofencing and blockchain technology to ensure PHEVs operate efficiently in city center low-emission zones

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Working with five municipal fleets and the City of Cologne, nine Ford Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid vans and one Tourneo Custom Plug-In Hybrid people-mover will be put to the test in a variety of real?world The connected PHEVs will then automatically switch to low-emission mode when they enter these updated zones. world use cases.

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