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Bremen orders 35 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G electric articulated buses with NMC 3 batteries

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The latest generation of high-performance batteries (NMC 3) come with improved cell chemistry and a modular battery equipment design. The electrical system also includes the integrated on-board diagnostic system (OBD) and a bus data center for using the connectivity services of Omniplus On.

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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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German OEMs to upgrade emissions control on 5.3M Euro 5 and 6 diesels, contribute to €500M Sustainable Mobility fund

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German auto manufacturers will optimize the emissions systems in 5.3 The aim is a 30% reduction in NO x emissions from these vehicles by the end of 2018. Nitrogen oxide emissions (NO x ) in particular require comprehensive efforts to improve the health protection of citizens.

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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. Hydrogen is the missing piece in the jigsaw when it comes to emission-free mobility. One technology on its own will not be enough to enable climate-neutral mobility worldwide.

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Volkswagen’s ID.3 debuts for the European market

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3’s spatial arrangement fully benefits from design advantages provided by electrically driven vehicles. Due to the design approach there are also numerous benefits in terms of the package, i.e. the arrangement of drive components and auxiliary units as well as the space arrangements in the vehicle interior. All future ID.

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DLR and partners inaugurate largest solar-thermochemical H2 production plant

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Hydrogen generated using renewable energies can thus significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the transport and heating sectors. In the transport sector, hydrogen drives can make a significant contribution towards climate protection. In those cases, a production of 10 kilograms per week may already be worthwhile.

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U.K. Startup’s Digital Dyeing Printers Save Energy, Water

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The fashion industry is responsible for 10 percent of carbon emissions, textile dyeing alone for 3 percent. Alchemie Technology A “digital dyeing” machine Endeavor is similar to a digital printing machine used for producing publications such as CONNECTED. With climate protection, we have become used to minute progress, at the best.

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