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BMW Group enters long-term €2B supply contract with Northvolt for battery cells from Europe

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To make an effective contribution to climate protection, we aim to improve our products’ overall environmental balance—from resources to recycling. —Andreas Wendt, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Purchasing and Supplier Network.

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

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A Coradia iLint prototype will begin pilot operation in the evb network in spring 2018 together with a second vehicle. LNVG will purchase the Coradia iLint trains for its own vehicle pool and will then rent them to a railway operator. From now on there will be a real alternative to diesel trains in non-electrified rail transport.

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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. Purchase subsidies for low-emission municipal commercial vehicles.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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percent per year over the next four years so that in 2018 there is a ten percent reduction from the baseline. percent per year over four years for a total reduction of ten percent by 2018. If they don’t have enough allowances to cover their emissions they must purchase more or face a penalty.

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