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

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Volkswagen is the first automaker to transport most of its new vehicles overseas using low-emission LNG ships. On the return trip, the LNG ships will transport new vehicles destined for Europe. The company follows the principle of focusing first on the avoidance of CO 2 emissions and then on reducing emissions as far as possible.

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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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Ford will also investigate how innovative geofencing and blockchain technology could help to accurately track and increase the number of “green miles” driven by vehicles. Geofencing creates a virtual geographic boundary defined by GPS technology. That’s where Ford’s geofencing and blockchain technology pilot could help.

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MAHLE criticizes EC CO2 regulation proposal for abandoning technology neutrality

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Last week, the European Commission adopted a package of proposals to make the EU’s climate, energy, land use, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels (Fit for 55). As a result, all new cars registered as of 2035 will be zero-emission.

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Alcoa to supply sustainable, low-carbon aluminum for wheels on Audi e-tron GT

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As part of a pilot project, Audi is procuring 20-inch wheels for the Audi e-tron GT electric car that are made from low-CO 2 emission aluminum supplied by Alcoa to RONAL GROUP, the wheel’s manufacturer. EcoLum is delivered globally from predominantly hydro-powered smelters in North America and Europe.

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Porsche Digital spins off e-mobility company “&Charge” to promote electric mobility

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The start-up, which is based in Frankfurt am Main in Germany, thus offers the first loyalty program for e-mobility in Europe. The start-up not only avoids, reduces and compensates the CO 2 emissions of its own business activities, but also those of its users.

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BMW Group to build new pilot plant to produce Li-ion cells

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We will be capable of testing new systems technology and innovative production processes. A quarter of BMW Group vehicles sold in Europe should have an electric drive train by 2021; a third in 2025 and half in 2030. Up to 40% of a fully-electric vehicle’s CO 2 emissions come from battery cell production alone.

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Daimler Trucks & Buses targets completely CO2-neutral fleet of new vehicles by 2039 in Europe, Japan and NAFTA

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Daimler Trucks & Buses, one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, aims to offer only new vehicles that are CO 2 -neutral in driving operation (“tank-to-wheel”) in the triad markets of Europe, Japan and NAFTA by 2039. Daimler has been working on drive technologies based on hydrogen for more than 30 years.

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