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Mahle showcasing new SCT motor at IAA Transportation

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At the upcoming IAA Transportation trade fair in Hanover, Germany, MAHLE will premiere its new SCT electric motor (Superior Continuous Torque), which provides extremely high continuous power and is therefore especially suited to commercial vehicles. Earlier post.). Fuel cell peripherals. MAHLE flat membrane humidifier. Hydrogen engines.

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Renault Trucks delivers first of 20 electric trucks to Carlsberg Group

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Our ambition is to take on a leading role not only in the development of beers and beverages, but also in beverage logistics and climate protection. The truck features two electric motors with a total rating of 370 kW (260 kW continuous output). —Thomas Amstutz, CEO of Feldschlösschen. to 26 tons. The D Wide Z.E.

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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. However, at the 2021 Climate Summit in Glasgow, India undertook only to register zero-emission passenger cars and vans, starting in 2035.

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BMW unveils Concept i4 electric Gran Coupé; 600 km range

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And, we will not use any rare earths in the electric motor. All of this shows that we are fully committed to climate protection. The electric motor developed for the BMW i4 generates maximum output of up to 390 kW/530 hp, which ranks it alongside a current BMW V8 combustion engine.

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Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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California’s Climate Protection Strategies do not help meet NAAQS Standards. If the near zero technologies outlined in this paper are developed in the time frame described herein, they will dramatically enhance the state’s ability to meet air quality standards and climate protection objectives. Click to enlarge.

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Germany investing €630M in new locks on Dortmund-Ems Canal to accommodate large freight ships

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Formerly an assembly line for coal transports, today a guarantee for climate protection. Our goal is the continuous navigability for large motor freight ships in the north German waterway network and the easy accessibility of the seaports in the Dutch - Lower Saxony Ems-Dollart area. —Federal Minister Andreas Scheuer.

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

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Currently unavoidable CO 2 emissions are offset by investments in certified climate protection projects elsewhere. Further focal points for CO 2 reductions in the supply chain are production of steel and electric motors. In the electric motor, Volkswagen uses recycled aluminum for the housing. As a result, the ID.

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