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Volkswagen to electrify India, partners with Mahindra to supply MEB components

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Mahindra plans to equip its new electric platform with electric motors, battery system components and battery cells from Volkswagen’s MEB drive matrix. Regarding Mahindra’s MEB supply deal with VW, Schmall said: “It’s another proof point that the MEB is both technologically state of the art and highly competitive in terms of cost.

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Volkswagen striving to make production of the electric ID. carbon-neutral

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This will be made possible, among other things, by the consistent avoidance and reduction of CO 2 emissions in the supply chain. Currently unavoidable CO 2 emissions are offset by investments in certified climate protection projects elsewhere. LG Chem is supplying the cells for the ID.,

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Indian SUV major Mahindra intends to equip its new EV platform with MEB components from Volkswagen

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Mahindra intends to equip its “Born Electric Platform” with MEB electric components such as electric motors, battery system components and battery cells. The Partnering Agreement evaluates the scope of collaboration—it indicates binding rules for the evaluation phase as well as the non-binding scope of supply.

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DeCicco: Transportation GHG reduction policy should focus upstream on fuel supply rather than downstream on choice of fuels in vehicles

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More specifically, he suggests that other than supporting fundamental R&D, programs to promote alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) “ are not currently warranted for climate protection. The paper is available from the Social Science Research Network (SSRN). —“Factor Analysis of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Automobiles”.

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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. The BMW Group sources the individual fuel cells from the Toyota Motor Corporation. After all, it is one of the most efficient ways of storing and transporting renewable energies.

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Volkswagen’s ID.3 debuts for the European market

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3’s electric drive primarily consists of the permanent-magnet synchronous motor including power electronics and gearbox, which have been integrated into the rear axle. The 12 V DC electrical system is simultaneously supplied with low voltage by a DC/DC converter. Motor, power electronics and gearbox form a compact unit.

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Mercedes breaks ground on new battery recycling facility in Germany

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. “This is of particular importance in view of the limited availability of important and highly sought-after raw materials such as lithium, cobalt or nickel,” noted Thekla Walker, Minister for the Environment, Climate Protection and the Energy Sector Baden-Württemberg.