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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. Volkswagen was one of the first car manufacturers to subscribe to the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement that aim to limit global warming to significantly less than two degrees by 2050. The use of LNG not only reduces CO 2 emissions.

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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. &Charge” has been a climate-neutral company since its foundation. Customers can use their collected “kilometers” to support certified climate protection projects.

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Volkswagen fueling car carriers with fuel derived from used cooking oil; GoodFuels BFO

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The fuel is produced from materials such as used oil from restaurants and the food industry. With 85 percent lower CO 2 emissions than with conventional fossil fuels, the contribution to climate protection is enormous. These vessels travel between Europe, North America and Latin America.

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Groundbreaking for Mercedes-Benz battery recycling factory in Kuppenheim, Germany

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This approach for an integrated recycling concept within a single factory is currently unique in Europe. Thus the partners are making an important contribution to the future scaling of the battery recycling industry in Germany. The pilot plant is expected to have an annual capacity of 2,500 tonnes.

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Blackstone may begin commercializing 3D-printed Na-ion batteries as early as 2025; testing in electric bus

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Blackstone, together with a German industry and research consortium, will take the validated laboratory results of the 3D-printed solid-state batteries to the stage of demonstration in a real environment within the next three years. In addition, the raw material does not have to be imported from outside Europe as does lithium.

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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). Earlier post.). As a result, all new cars registered as of 2035 will be zero-emission.

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Volkswagen Group selected as new Industry Group Leader in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

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RobecoSAM AG has listed Volkswagen AG as the Industry Group Leader in the Automobiles and Components sector in this year’s review of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI). With improvements in all areas, Volkswagen moved into first place, and has been included in the DJSI World and DJSI Europe along with BMW and Fiat.