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Alstom to build 14 Coradia iLint fuel-cell trains for LNVG

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Alstom will build 14 Coradia iLint fuel-cell trains ( earlier post ) for the Local Transport Authority of Lower Saxony (Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen, LNVG). A Coradia iLint prototype will begin pilot operation in the evb network in spring 2018 together with a second vehicle.

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California ARB adopts 3-year research plan; net negative CO2; racial equity

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The core of the plan is made up of research initiatives, which consist of broad topics (Health, Environmental Justice, Economics, Air Quality, Mobile Sources, Climate and Sustainable Communities) defining CARB’s most pressing research priorities. The Plan also describes ongoing work, which builds on past research and informs future research.

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Volkswagen Group to invest more than €9.8 billion in China by 2015; efficient products and production

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At Volkswagen, we are convinced that climate protection and efficient technologies are drivers for economic growth. The Volkswagen Group is building seven new plants in China. By 2018, the workforce is to increase from 75,000 to 100,000 people. Dr. Martin Winterkorn.

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German OEMs to upgrade emissions control on 5.3M Euro 5 and 6 diesels, contribute to €500M Sustainable Mobility fund

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The aim is a 30% reduction in NO x emissions from these vehicles by the end of 2018. In this sense, modern and clean diesel technology can also contribute to climate protection. Motor vehicle owners are also entitled to the protection of their trust. German auto manufacturers will optimize the emissions systems in 5.3

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ARB: California not tracking to meet required GHG reductions due to transportation; significant changes in communities and systems required

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—“2018 Progress Report”. The Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2008, Senate Bill (SB) 375, was passed into law in 2008. SB 375 recognizes the critical role of integrated transportation, land use, and housing decisions to meet state climate goals. —“2018 Progress Report”.

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2018 Environmental Performance Index: Air quality top public health threat

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The 2018 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) finds that air quality is the leading environmental threat to public health. Switzerland’s top ranking reflects strong performance across most issues, especially air quality and climate protection. 2018 EPI Trends. average exposure, and PM 2.5 exceedance of WHO thresholds.

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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We are electrifying all vehicle classes, and therefore have everything we need to make the Volkswagen Group the top automaker in all respects, including electric mobility, by 2018 ,” he said. Martin Winterkorn said that the group has set its sights on global market leadership in electric mobility. “ Earlier post.). The Volkswagen e-up!