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Cemex Germany strengthens EV fleet with iONTRON ready-mix trucks from Putzmeister

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Cemex Germany continues to invest in more sustainable transport for its products. The iONTRON eMixer is fully electrically powered, reducing carbon emissions by up to 100% depending on the local electricity mix. For more trips, the eMixer can be charged in between thanks to a standard CCS/Combo 2 plug.

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Volkswagen launches PowerCo for global battery business; €20B investment; standard factories

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It shows that we are bringing the leading-edge technology of the future to Germany! Standard factory. Standardization will not only cover equipment, buildings and infrastructure but also products, processes and IT. Volkswagen also unveiled the prismatic unified cell announced at the Power Day in 2021. Unified cell.

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Mercedes-Benz presents prototype Unimog with hydrogen combustion engine; multi-power distribution

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At this year’s demopark open-air exhibition, Mercedes-Benz is presenting a prototype of the Unimog based on the U 430 with hydrogen-powered combustion engine as part of the publicly funded “WaVe” project. Standardized and normed interfaces ensure quick implement changes. The U 535 and U 435, among others, showcase this at demopark.

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Cologne Bonn Airport switches to Neste MY Renewable Diesel in its entire diesel-powered ground fleet

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Cologne Bonn Airport has switched to Neste MY Renewable Diesel in its diesel-powered ground fleet. Neste’s renewable diesel (also known as HVO100) is made from 100% renewable raw materials, and it is in particular used for powering large and heavy vehicles such as the airport’s fire trucks, which are not easy to electrify.

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Aral pilots two new lower carbon fuels in Germany; 25% less CO? compared to pure fossil fuels

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Aral is piloting two new fuels in Germany: Aral Futura Super 95 and Aral Futura Diesel. We very much welcome the fact that Aral is offering a standard-compliant fuel with a high share of renewable components. They are now publicly available for customers at one Aral station in Berlin and one in Düsseldorf.

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Audi introduces Q8 e-tron; improved efficiency and range; base price in Germany €74,400

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The top-end Audi SQ8 e-tron and Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron are powered by three motors. The battery of the Q8 50 e-tron has a storage capacity of 89 net kWh (95 gross kWh), while the more powerful versions of the Q8 55 e-tron and SQ8 e-tron have 106 net kWh (114 gross kWh). Billing happens automatically. Suspension. Recycled materials.

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Porsche opens Europe’s most powerful rapid-charging park in Leipzig; 7MW, all renewable energy

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Porsche Leipzig is expanding the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in central Germany with a new charging park called Porsche Turbo Charging. Porsche Leipzig currently has Europe’s most powerful rapid-charging park, which is operated entirely with electricity from renewable energy sources.

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