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Siemens presents three-point plan for implementing cost-efficient energy transition in Germany

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The fact that German electricity prices are among the highest in Europe, despite relatively low wholesale prices, must serve as a warning signal ,” said IEA Executive Director Maria van der Hoeven as she presented the report, Energy Policies of IEA Countries – Germany 2013 Review.

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Volkswagen Group’s new Future Tracks program targeting digitalization era in auto industry; “James 2025”

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Against the backdrop of these challenges, the automobile industry must not bury its head in the sand but must welcome these developments and take them into account in its long-term strategies. One of the main challenges for our industry will be to adapt even faster to the changing needs of customers. Winterkorn.

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WLTP and RDE tests for measuring emissions come into force in EU tomorrow

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A Global Technical Regulation (GTR) on WLTP was developed and finally adopted by UNECE’s World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations in March 2014, at the request of policy makers, the automobile industry and consumers. However, GTRs require incorporation into national or regional legal frameworks before they can be applied.

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“Energiewende” in a tank; Audi e-fuels targeting carbon-neutral driving with synthetic fuels from renewables, H2O and CO2; Swiss policy test case

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In May, Global Bioenergies presented the first batch of e-benzin to Audi by Global Bioenergies during a press conference. The automobile industry already invests in the production of CO 2 -neutral synthetic fuels. A low Reid vapor pressure of 1.8 psi make it also attractive for bending into reformulated gasoline.

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Audi TechDay e-mobility, Part 2: systems and components

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At present, lithium-ion batteries in the automotive sector have an energy density of about 0.14 The German Automobile Industry Association is working together with automotive manufacturers on uniform cell standards, Audi said. High-performance batteries are suited for hybrid vehicles like the Q5 hybrid quattro. kWh per kilogram.

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Gas War: 25 States Sue EPA Over Updated Emissions Regulations

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workforce, noting that most aspects of battery production presently take place outside the country. The Biden administration is willing to sacrifice the American auto industry and its workers in service of its radical green agenda. Swelling vehicle prices was another issue.& We just aren't buying it," Coleman said.

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