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KIT and Wintershall Dea collaborating to develop industrial-scale methane pyrolysis for CO2-free production of hydrogen

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Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and colleagues earlier developed an efficient process for methane pyrolysis. Now, KIT is partnering with industry partner Wintershall Dea to further develop this process for use on an industrial scale. —Prof Wetzel.

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VW to stage world premiere of ID. Buzz on 9 Mar; two versions to be sold in Europe

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Buzz prototype testing; the pre-production fleet is currently touring Europe. The new model line is based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB). Buzz versions are launching this year in Europe with a high-voltage lithium-ion battery providing gross energy content of 82 kWh (77 kWh net).

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Citroen C3 Aircross revealed for Europe. What’s different from the Indian model?

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 20 Apr 2024, 14:21 PM The new Citroen C3 Aircross for Europe is based on the C3 hatchback, much like the models sold in India. But the new C3 Aircross is distinctly differ … The new Citroen C3 Aircross for Europe is based on the C3 hatchback, much like the models sold in India.

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Volkswagen ends e-Golf production in Dresden in preparation for ID.3 launch

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After Zwickau, we are the second location in Europe to manufacture vehicles based on the new modular e-drive system. At the beginning of 2021, the production area of the Transparent Factory will be converted to meet the requirements of the Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB). The first conversions for the ID.3 together, was adapted.

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Tesla “Generation 4” Autopilot computer approved for Model S and Model X in Europe

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Tesla’s Hardware 4 computer appears to be seeing an initial rollout in new Model S and Model X units in Europe. The post Tesla “Generation 4” Autopilot computer approved for Model S and Model X in Europe appeared first on TESLARATI. ” Image Credit: tff-forum.de Image Credit: tff-forum.de

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Mercedes-Benz expands battery supply partnership with CATL and new €7.34B battery plant in Hungary

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CATL will invest €7.34B to build the 100 GWh battery plant in Debrecen—its second battery plant in Europe following its German plant. To build a sustainable and circular battery value chain, CATL is also examining the possibility of joining forces with local partners to establish facilities for battery materials in Europe.

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Volkswagen teases ID. Buzz minibus launch in Europe and the US

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Buzz in Europe around Autumn. The new all-electric van is running through its final test run under everyday conditions across Europe, from Barcelona, Paris, London, and Amsterdam to Copenhagen, Hamburg, and Hannover. Buzz is built on Volkswagen’s Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB), designed for full electric vehicles.

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