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Volkswagen investing in climate protection projects to compensate for unavoidable CO2 emissions

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Volkswagen is investing in climate protection projects to compensate for unavoidable CO 2. Further projects in cooperation with project development partners for the protection and restoration of tropical forests in South America and Southeast Asia are under development. 3, as well as emissions from other areas.

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Uniper to make Wilhelmshaven German hub for green hydrogen; green ammonia import terminal

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A 410-megawatt electrolysis plant is also planned, which—in combination with the import terminal—would be capable of supplying around 295,000 metric tons or 10% of the demand expected for the whole of Germany in 2030. This approach will help to solve one of the key problems of energy transition: security of supply.

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

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They also set the standard in terms of rapid responsiveness and adaptability, absorbing supply bottlenecks and shortages comparatively spontaneously and reacting quickly to fluctuations in demand. This will enhance not only volume and market planning but also supply chain and inventory management and support targeted work on quality as well.

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NExBTL Pilot Test Shows Lower NOx and CO2 Emissions with Renewable Diesel

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Neste Oil produces the biofuel, and OMV is responsible for supplying the fuel to the project partners. At the same time, the requirements for companies are becoming more demanding regarding climate protection. Estimates indicate that the transport volumes on these routes will double by the year 2020.

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