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BMW unveils Concept i4 electric Gran Coupé; 600 km range

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BMW unveiled the BMW Concept i4 EV using a livestream instead of the planned Geneva venue. The BMW Concept i4 represents a look ahead to the BMW i4, slated to enter production in 2021. The electric four-door BMW Gran Coupé offers an electric range of up to 600 kilometers (373 miles), based on the new WLTP test cycle.

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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. After all, it is one of the most efficient ways of storing and transporting renewable energies. One technology on its own will not be enough to enable climate-neutral mobility worldwide.

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Audi partnering with Climeworks on CO2 direct air capture and storage

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The particularly high geothermal energy means that the Earth’s heat can be converted to electricity cost-effectively and virtually CO 2 neutrally. From a scientific perspective, the adsorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is an important measure in addition to reducing emissions for reaching the Group’s climate targets.

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ifo Institute study projects ban on combustion engines in 2030 would affect 600K jobs in German manufacturing

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More than 600,000 jobs, or 10%, of jobs in German in manufacturing would currently be directly or indirectly affected by a ban. This is followed by an analysis of innovation efforts in manufacturing in the field of combustion engines and alternative technologies and then a review of the environmental impact of a ban. diesel engines).

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Daimler Trucks & Buses targets completely CO2-neutral fleet of new vehicles by 2039 in Europe, Japan and NAFTA

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Daimler Trucks & Buses, one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, aims to offer only new vehicles that are CO 2 -neutral in driving operation (“tank-to-wheel”) in the triad markets of Europe, Japan and NAFTA by 2039. In addition, all European Daimler Trucks & Buses plants will be CO 2 -neutral by the year 2022.

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Deutsche Post DHL and Renault aim to intensify their collaboration on the use of electric vehicles

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Deutsche Post DHL has signed a letter of intent for a possible future global framework agreement with car manufacturer Renault. Overall, DHL currently uses 304 electric vehicles including Kangoo Z.E., As part of its global efforts, Deutsche Post DHL works with all major car manufacturers worldwide. The Kangoo Z.E.

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Volkswagen’s ID.3 debuts for the European market

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3 electric vehicle, the first model from the MEB product line for electric vehicles, is making its debut at IAA 2019 in Frankfurt. 3 1ST special edition enables electric ranges of up to 420 kilometers (261 miles) (WLTP) with initially three equipment variants. First electric vehicle on the basis of the new MEB platform.

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