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BASF and RWE proposing 2GW offshore wind farm for green electricity and hydrogen for chemical industry

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Around 80% of the approximately 7,500 GWh produced by the wind park will be supplied as green electricity for innovative technologies for CO 2 reduction and thus power the transformation of BASF sites in Germany, especially the Verbund site in Ludwigshafen. These plans could result in the avoidance of around 3.8

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Porsche Digital spins off e-mobility company “&Charge” to promote electric mobility

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The start-up, which is based in Frankfurt am Main in Germany, thus offers the first loyalty program for e-mobility in Europe. The “&Charge” platform is currently available in Germany, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands. In Baden-Württemberg in Germany, the first partnerships have been concluded in the fields of gastronomy and retail.

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Germany investing €630M in new locks on Dortmund-Ems Canal to accommodate large freight ships

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Formerly an assembly line for coal transports, today a guarantee for climate protection. KG (concept & design)). Even if times change, one thing remains constant: the importance of the DEK for the economy, transport and, above all, the people of the region. —Federal Minister Andreas Scheuer.

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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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Deutsche Post DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics company, is committed to strengthen clean operations for climate protection and will invest €7 billion in the current decade on its path to net-zero emissions logistics.

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Alcoa to supply sustainable, low-carbon aluminum for wheels on Audi e-tron GT

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The special propeller-shaped design of the rim improves the aerodynamic properties while driving. As a gran turismo, the Audi e-tron GT was designed specifically for sportiness and efficiency, and it attains a drag coefficient of 0.24. The site has been supplied with renewable energy since 2020.

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Continental presents action plan for immediately reducing lead in electronic components in cars

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Continental has submitted a plan of action to the Lower Saxony Ministry for the Environment, Energy, Construction and Climate Protection with which the company intends immediately to reduce the lead content in some of its electronic components to legally prescribed maximum quantities in accordance with the End of Life Vehicles Directive.

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BMW Group enters long-term €2B supply contract with Northvolt for battery cells from Europe

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To make an effective contribution to climate protection, we aim to improve our products’ overall environmental balance—from resources to recycling. The BMW Group will also source cells manufactured in Europe from the Chinese manufacturer CATL from the plant currently under construction in Erfurt, Germany.

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