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Germany providing another €100M to subsidize private charging stations; €500M total

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We want more climate protection, more clean electric cars on our roads and more use of green electricity. Funding is provided for the acquisition and construction of a brand-new, not publicly accessible charging station including the electrical connection (grid connection) as well as associated necessary ancillary work.

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

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On the return trip, the LNG ships will transport new vehicles destined for Europe. Only unavoidable emissions are offset by climate protection measures. In Germany, the Group has already switched all rail transport with Deutsche Bahn to green electricity and is extending this to transport throughout Europe.

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

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In Cologne, as in cities across Europe, low-emission zones are being introduced to address air quality challenges by discouraging the most polluting vehicles from driving through them. The connected PHEVs will then automatically switch to low-emission mode when they enter these updated zones.

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Uniper to make Wilhelmshaven German hub for green hydrogen; green ammonia import terminal

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The terminal will be equipped with an ammonia cracker for producing green hydrogen and will also be connected to the planned hydrogen network. Plans include an import terminal for green ammonia. The NH 3 splitting plant for producing green hydrogen would be the first scaled plant of its kind.

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innogy launches EV charging subsidiary in US; targeting California and ZEV states

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In Europe, innogy has around 5,700 EV charging points, making it one of the leading operators of charging infrastructure there. For this reason, innogy is working constantly to drive forward the expansion of clean, climate-friendly mobility. innogy also markets a range of additional services in connection with e-vehicle electricity.

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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Hydrogen is a versatile energy source that has a key role to play in the energy transition process and therefore in climate protection. According to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), hydrogen offers considerable potential as a future energy source in connection with global energy transition activities.

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