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Ford Pro and Deutsche Post DHL Group collaborate on electrification of last-mile delivery; > 2,000 electric vans by end of 2023

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The inked agreement covers a full suite of solutions to operate the electric fleet including access to Ford Pro’s connected E-Telematics software and charging solutions in order to reduce costs and optimize efficiency as a part of the two organizations’ common zero emission goals.

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SWELL project aims to recover electrolyte salts and solvents from lithium-ion batteries

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Named SWELL (Stoffliche Wiederverwertung von Elektrolyt-Leitsalzen und-Lösungsmitteln / Recovery of Electrolyte Salts and Solvents), the project is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection. —TUD project manager Jan J.

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Tesla Model Y converted into green hydrogen car to show “Hyper Hybrid” innovations

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Karliczek, for his part, noted in a press release that such a project is incredibly important since “green hydrogen” is a valuable building block for climate protection. . “Climate protection can only succeed with green hydrogen. Not all industrial processes can be completely decarbonized.

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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. The BMW Group is systematically pushing forward with development of hydrogen fuel cell technology as an additional option for locally emission-free individual mobility in the future.

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Mercedes breaks ground on new battery recycling facility in Germany

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.'” Mercedes also specifies that the new facility will be 100% carbon neutral as part of the German automaker’s continuing efforts to decarbonize its production facilities in the coming years. And with the growing need for this infrastructure, the agency is expected to continue to invest in the future.

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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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The first part of the study is based on detailed official manufacturing statistics, determining the importance of combustion engine technology for value added and employment. These jobs are mainly clustered in the metal industry: 102,000 employees in metal processing produce parts destined for vehicles with combustion engines.

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Volkswagen’s ID.3 debuts for the European market

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All future ID. 3 is Volkswagen’s first vehicle produced with a carbon-neutral balance along the entire supply chain. However, should CO 2 emissions be unavoidable along the supply chain, these will be compensated by investments in climate protection projects. First electric vehicle on the basis of the new MEB platform.

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