Remove All-Electric Remove Climate Protection Remove Emissions Remove Manufacturer
article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen is the first automaker to transport most of its new vehicles overseas using low-emission LNG ships. The further decarbonization of shipping will result in substantial CO 2 reductions, with the use of liquid natural gas enabling Volkswagen to cut the ships’ CO 2 emissions by up to 25% percent (tank-to-wake).

Emissions 476
article thumbnail

Bremen orders five Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses with solid-state batteries

Green Car Congress

Bremen’s public transport provider Bremer Straßenbahn AG (BSAG) has ordered five new Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses equipped with solid-state batteries. Delivery of the locally emission-free eCitaro buses will take place in early 2022. The five electric buses are distinguished by a number of specific equipment items.

Mercedes 435
article thumbnail

Porsche Digital spins off e-mobility company “&Charge” to promote electric mobility

Green Car Congress

“&Charge” offers a digital platform through which users can obtain credit for their online purchases for electric mobility. For all purchases, bookings and other transactions that are processed via the online platform, users receive “kilometers”. The company’s headquarters are located in Ludwigsburg, Baden-Wurttemberg.

Porsche 312
article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

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?,

Li-ion 338
article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

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. By doing so, CO 2 emissions will be reduced to almost zero.

Carbon 268
article thumbnail

Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

Green Car Congress

Five technology paths for very-low-NO x and GHG emissions from heavy-duty natural gas engines. The “Pathways to Near-Zero-Emission Natural Gas Heavy Duty Vehicles” report, authored by GNA on behalf of Southern California Gas Co. An 80% reduction of GHG emissions is targeted for 2050, relative to 1990 levels. Click to enlarge.

Climate 257
article thumbnail

Indian SUV major Mahindra intends to equip its new EV platform with MEB components from Volkswagen

Green Car Congress

M&M) are exploring the use of MEB electric components for Mahindra’s new “Born Electric Platform”. Mahindra intends to equip its “Born Electric Platform” with MEB electric components such as electric motors, battery system components and battery cells. Volkswagen and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M)

India 186