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BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

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As part of this process, the BMW Group is setting itself clear targets for CO 2 reduction up to 2030. Having already lowered emissions per vehicle produced by more than 70% since 2006, the BMW Group now aims to reduce its emissions (Scope 1 + 2) by a further 80% from 2019 levels by 2030. We are taking sustainability to the next level.

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Events and shows related to electric vehicles in 2023 around the world

Electric Vehicles India

Battery Show India brings together manufacturers, business and industry leaders, innovative thinkers, and suppliers to discover breakthrough products and develop powerful solutions for the future. It was established in 2006 as part of the Government of India’s National Urban Transport Policy.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils new Sprinter; focus on connectivity; electric drive in 2019; realizing adVANce

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The current model of the Sprinter has been on the market since 2006. This makes the Sprinter an integral part of the value chain. Mercedes-Benz is the first automobile manufacturer to use this coordinate system, which assigns three words to any point on the earth’s surface. Benz Cars, at the event. million times.

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Mayor Menino Adds Boston

Plug In Partners

Menino Guest Column Thursday, February 2, 2006 Here is part of the Mayor's column. "In The purpose of the campaign is to demonstrate to automobile manufacturers that there is a market for flexible-fuel plug-in hybrid vehicles. By Mayor Thomas M.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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Automobile manufacturers were given tax breaks to produce cars that ran on hydrous ethanol, and, by 1980, every automobile company in Brazil was following this lead. By the mid-1980s, three quarters of the cars manufactured in Brazil were capable of running on sugarcane-based hydrous ethanol. 40 CFR § 80.27(d)

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Honda launches new “Green Path” initiatives for manufacturing and operations; new $210M paint line at Marysville with new 4C2B process

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In 2006, Honda was the first auto company to voluntarily and publicly announce targets for the reduction of its CO 2 emissions for its products and operations globally. The Marysville plant’s Line 2 operation received a major renovation in 2006. Source: Honda North America. Click to enlarge. HDM) plant, which produces the Fit.

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