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EC proposes modernizing EU legislation on batteries to enhance sustainability and safety

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The European Commission is proposing modernizing EU legislation on batteries; this would be the first initiative delivered among the actions announced in the new Circular Economy Action Plan. They promote competitive sustainability and are necessary for green transport, clean energy and to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.

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Ford, Ford Credit introduce sustainable financing framework prioritizing EV, clean production, community investments

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Objectives include expanding EV technology and charging infrastructure to remove obstacles to adoption and improve the customer experience, and EV and battery manufacturing to reduce emissions. The committee comprises senior representatives from Treasury, Sustainability, Corporate Finance, Investor Relations, Ford Credit and Legal.

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Tesla formally wins final environmental approval to open Gigafactory Berlin

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The approval also includes battery cell production activities within the Giga Berlin complex, which should allow Tesla to manufacture its in-house cells from within Germany. . In times of climate crisis, the availability of water will play an increasingly important role for future developments and settlements.

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TU/ecomotive develops waste-free car with UBQ: Luca

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With this zero-waste car, the team wants to show that waste can be a valuable material with a multitude of applications. Luca, the world’s first Zero-Waste car. During the UBQ conversion process, the unsorted residual waste stream is reduced into its more basic natural components. Photo by Bart van Overbeeke.

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The First Things You Must Do After Purchasing a New EV

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It is easy to overlook the importance of the legal side of owning a car when you see the open road in front of you. Of course, with most EVs maintenance falls to paying attention to your tires’ and battery’s condition. However, if your engine wasn’t designed to use premium fuel, then using it may be wasted money.

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Leveraging Parking Lot Solar Panels for EV Charging

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Furthermore, such changes could help avert the looming climate crisis. Connecting to the grid allows businesses to sell back unused capacity, saving money and preventing wasting energy when surpluses occur. They also benefit EV owners, as batteries charge best in dry conditions —the panels would block the rain.

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Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

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It can be selected with climate-friendly Audi e-gas (synthetic natural gas produced with renewable energy in a Power-to-Gas process, earlier post ) or compressed natural gas (CNG), or can be powered with gasoline. The battery also moves from the luggage compartment to the engine compartment. The spare wheel well has been eliminated.

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