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Audi e-gas plant qualified to participate in balancing market to stabilize grid

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The Audi e-gas plant in the city of Werlte in Lower Saxony ( earlier post ) produces CO 2 neutral-fuel (synthetic methane from water, renewable electricity and CO 2 ); it now also contributes toward stabilizing the public power grid. The Audi A3 Sportback g‑tron with 81 kW (110 hp) of power is currently available from dealers.

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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Geely’s CRI investment and work with renewable methanol is similar to the approach Audi is taking with its own e-fuels projects—producing very low carbon liquid or gaseous fuels using only renewable energy, water and CO 2. This is an important symbol of Geely Group’s global commitment to sustainability. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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What are Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles? Will They Replace BEVs?

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Only roughly 335,000 BEVs were sold in 2015, but over 1,700,000 were sold in 2019 a 50% yearly growth rate. In comparison, only about 18,500 FCEVs were sold between 2015 and 2019. FCEVs will continue to be on automakers’ radars, but their business and product plans will be centered on BEVs.