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BMW outlines iFACTORY production strategy; transformation to e-mobility; Plant Debrecen first CO2-free plant

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BMW’s iFACTORY production strategy defines the future orientation of plants and production technologies at the BMW Group and meets the challenges of the transformation to e-mobility. Automotive manufacturing of the future requires a new, holistic way of thinking. LEAN: Based on highly flexible, efficient production.

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Rolls-Royce launches mtu hydrogen solutions for power generation

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In addition, fuel cells powered by 100% green hydrogen can play an important role in future energy supply in combination with renewable energies. The entire hydrogen ecosystem, including the infrastructure for supply, conversion, test benches and future production, is also being mapped in the company’s own plants, thus building up expertise.

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Rolls-Royce commissions test bench for mtu hydrogen engines for climate-neutral power supply

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Over the past year and a half, the company has invested around €10 million at Rolls-Royce Solutions in Augsburg in test bench modernization, hydrogen infrastructure and other measures as part of its ‘Net Zero at Power Systems’ climate protection program. Otto Preiss, Rolls-Royce Power Systems Chief Technology Officer and COO.

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Volkswagen striving to make production of the electric ID. carbon-neutral

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The production of an electric vehicle currently generates significantly more CO 2 than that of cars with a combustion engine—around 150% on average. However, the Volkswagen brand is setting up production of its coming electric ID. A savings potential of about 33% was identified for the first step alone by the end of 2019.

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BMW Group to build new pilot plant to produce Li-ion cells

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With a new pilot plant that will produce lithium-ion battery cells, the company is taking the next step in addressing all aspects of the battery cell value chain: from selection of materials, to battery cell composition and design, all the way to near-standard production and recycling. —Milan Nedeljkovi?,

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Rolls-Royce releasing mtu rail engines for sustainable fuels

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Series 1600 and versions of Series 4000 engines will follow in the near future. The release of engines for climate-friendly fuels requires a series of tests and trials and Rolls-Royce has found strong partners for this activity. DB Series 294 locomotive with an 8V 4000 R41 mtu engine running on HVO.

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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Hydrogen is a versatile energy source that has a key role to play in the energy transition process and therefore in climate protection. —Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG The BMW iX5 Hydrogen developed on the basis of the current BMW X5 was first unveiled as a concept at the IAA show in 2019.

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