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Volkswagen Group continues switch to low-emission logistics with order for four more LNG ships

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After the first two LNG car carriers entered service in 2020, Volkswagen Group Logistics has now ordered four more ships with dual-fuel engines that can be powered with LNG. Only unavoidable emissions are offset by climate protection measures. The use of LNG not only reduces CO 2 emissions.

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Alcoa to supply sustainable, low-carbon aluminum for wheels on Audi e-tron GT

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As part of a pilot project, Audi is procuring 20-inch wheels for the Audi e-tron GT electric car that are made from low-CO 2 emission aluminum supplied by Alcoa to RONAL GROUP, the wheel’s manufacturer. The site has been supplied with renewable energy since 2020. Source: Alcoa.

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Volkswagen fueling car carriers with fuel derived from used cooking oil; GoodFuels BFO

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The first car freighter was refueled for the first time with this oil in mid-November 2020 and a second ship is due to follow at the beginning of 2021. With 85 percent lower CO 2 emissions than with conventional fossil fuels, the contribution to climate protection is enormous.

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Volkswagen Group joins the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA)

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These standards cover a range of issues, including working health and safety and environmental protection. With its electrification strategy, the car and truck manufacturer has set itself on the path to becoming a future climate-neutral mobility provider.

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BMW unveils Concept i4 electric Gran Coupé; 600 km range

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All of this shows that we are fully committed to climate protection. I can assure you and our customers: We will fulfill the tough European CO 2 regulations for 2020 and 2021. Approximately 90% of the existing production equipment in the body shop can be incorporated into the process, i.e. adapted to manufacture of the i4.

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AKASOL to supply battery systems for Alstom’s hydrogen trains

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The first battery systems (including heating and cooling equipment, cables and underfloor box) are scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2020, and all 40 systems are expected to be delivered by 2021. —Olaf Lies (SPD), Lower Saxony’s Minister for the Environment, Energy, Construction and Climate Protection.

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VW’s Winterkorn underscores VW’s CO2 targets with Greenpeace, with caveat about customers

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At the beginning of the Geneva Motor Show this year, the Volkswagen Group announced it was committed to reducing the CO 2 output of its European new car fleet to 95 grams per kilometer by 2020. Earlier post.) This commitment was underscored by Prof. However, this will only be possible if customers accept our advanced alternative powertrains.

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