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Audi partnering with Climeworks on CO2 direct air capture and storage

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Water from the Hellisheiði power plant then flows through the facility and transports the carbon dioxide roughly 2,000 meters below the surface of the Earth. The water returns to the cycle of the geothermal power plant. This uses a specially developed adsorbent to bind the CO 2 in the air. One quarter of that will be credited to Audi.

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

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German Federal Research Minister Anja Karliczek recently unveiled an example of a “hyper hybrid” vehicle powered by synthetic methanol, which is based on “green hydrogen” technologies. But while the idea to produce a climate-friendly car is admirable, the vehicle Germany used for the project was quite questionable.

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VW’s Winterkorn underscores VW’s CO2 targets with Greenpeace, with caveat about customers

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At the beginning of the Geneva Motor Show this year, the Volkswagen Group announced it was committed to reducing the CO 2 output of its European new car fleet to 95 grams per kilometer by 2020. I guarantee that we will do everything in our power to reach carbon dioxide emissions of 95 grams without any reservations. Earlier post.)

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BMW outlines iFACTORY production strategy; transformation to e-mobility; Plant Debrecen first CO2-free plant

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BMW’s iFACTORY production strategy defines the future orientation of plants and production technologies at the BMW Group and meets the challenges of the transformation to e-mobility. BMW Group Production Network: 31 production sites in 15 countries. A further key issue in the field of climate protection is biodiversity.

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The European electric vehicle market continues to grow

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The Norwegian government’s climate protection goals and related support policies have played a significant role. In the first quarter of this year, VW Group’s pure electric vehicle deliveries increased by 65% yearly. The post The European electric vehicle market continues to grow appeared first on SETEC POWER.