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Bremer Straßenbahnen accepts five Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses, orders 15 more, plus 24 Citaro G

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Using solid-state batteries, the buses have a battery capacity of 441 kWh. Moreover, BSAG is compensating for fossil fuels and the resulting emissions by participating in climate protection projects. Now five fully electric-powered eCitaro buses are following. BSAG also ordered 24 Citaro G hybrid buses.

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MAHLE criticizes EC CO2 regulation proposal for abandoning technology neutrality

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Commenting on the set of proposals, automotive component supplier MAHLE noted that climate protection is the key task for the shaping of mobility, and said that it welcomed the definition of a path towards climate neutrality. As a result, all new cars registered as of 2035 will be zero-emission.

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BASF intensifying R & D of products for sustainable electromobility; triple-digit million euro investment in batteries over next 5 years

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BASF says it will invest a “three-digit million euro” sum over the next five years in the research, development and production of advanced traction battery materials. For this we need batteries and further innovative components that provide a greater driving range with less weight and lower costs. Earlier post.)

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

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California’s Climate Protection Strategies do not help meet NAAQS Standards. If the near zero technologies outlined in this paper are developed in the time frame described herein, they will dramatically enhance the state’s ability to meet air quality standards and climate protection objectives. Click to enlarge.

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