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

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This was because the Federal Research Minister’s team opted to use a Tesla Model Y — an all-electric vehicle that is, in many ways, already the pinnacle for efficiency and sustainability — for the project. . “Climate protection can only succeed with green hydrogen. ” Wolf said.

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Mahle showcasing new SCT motor at IAA Transportation

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In addition, MAHLE is presenting its newest systems solutions for battery electric drives, fuel cells and cleaner combustion engines which can also be fueled with hydrogen. At the IAA Transportation, MAHLE is showing its technologies for battery electric vehicles in a tech demonstrator. MAHLE flat membrane humidifier.

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Volkswagen’s ID.3 debuts for the European market

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3 electric vehicle, the first model from the MEB product line for electric vehicles, is making its debut at IAA 2019 in Frankfurt. 3 1ST special edition enables electric ranges of up to 420 kilometers (261 miles) (WLTP) with initially three equipment variants. Volkswagen’s ID.3

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Member of Swiss National Councils fills up with sunfire solar diesel to call attention to need for regulatory reform

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In December 2014, Böhni submitted a motion for consideration by the National Council (Nationalrat) that would create the legal basis for importers and manufacturers of vehicles that run on CO 2 -neutral synthetic fuels made in Switzerland to receive credit for the corresponding reduction in CO 2 emissions under fleet emission rules.

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Daimler Trucks & Buses targets completely CO2-neutral fleet of new vehicles by 2039 in Europe, Japan and NAFTA

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At Daimler Trucks & Buses we are clearly committed to the goals of the Paris Climate Protection Agreement and thus to the decarbonization of our industry. Truly CO 2 -neutral transport only works with battery-electric or hydrogen-based drive. All other plants will follow.

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Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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The “Pathways to Near-Zero-Emission Natural Gas Heavy Duty Vehicles” report, authored by GNA on behalf of Southern California Gas Co. California’s Climate Protection Strategies do not help meet NAAQS Standards. To reduce power demand, some accessories can be converted to electric power. Click to enlarge.

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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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The Federal and state governments also expect the manufacturers to use self-financed competitive measures to provide incentives for the change of pre-Euro-5 diesel vehicles to vehicles with the latest exhaust gas aftertreatment or electric vehicles.

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