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CESifo: EVs not the best option for reduction in on-road CO2 in Germany given power mix

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According to a new study published by the ifo Institue Center for Economic Studies (CESifo) in Germany, EVs will barely help cut CO 2 emissions in the country over the coming years, as the introduction of electric vehicles does not necessarily lead to a reduction in CO 2 emissions from road traffic given the current power generation mix.

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

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Northvolt will obtain 100% of the energy needed to produce the battery cells regionally in northern Sweden and exclusively from wind and hydroelectric power. To make an effective contribution to climate protection, we aim to improve our products’ overall environmental balance—from resources to recycling.

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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. They allow the storage of energy and emission-free travelling on rail.

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

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Volkswagen marked its serious entry into the battery-electric vehicle market with the introduction in Frankfurt of its first two series production EVs: the e-up! into the vehicle floor weighs 230 kg (507 lbs) and comprises 17 modules, each with 12 cells. in Frankfurt. Click to enlarge. and the e-Golf. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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

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The legislation would also provide new incentives for domestic oil and gas drilling, nuclear power plant construction, carbon capture and storage, and renewable energy sources like wind and solar. percent per year over the next four years so that in 2018 there is a ten percent reduction from the baseline. On February 24, 2009, the U.S.

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