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CESifo: EVs not the best option for reduction in on-road CO2 in Germany given power mix

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According to a new study published by the ifo Institue Center for Economic Studies (CESifo) in Germany, EVs will barely help cut CO 2 emissions in the country over the coming years, as the introduction of electric vehicles does not necessarily lead to a reduction in CO 2 emissions from road traffic given the current power generation mix.

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

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The 2GW wind farm will produce around 7,500 GWh of green electricity per year This would be in addition to the planned 20 GW by 2030 in existing legislation. The green electricity would therefore meet the criterion of additionality. Methane pyrolysis: Methane pyrolysis uses green electricity to split methane into hydrogen and carbon.

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Rolls-Royce commissions test bench for mtu hydrogen engines for climate-neutral power supply

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Over the past year and a half, the company has invested around €10 million at Rolls-Royce Solutions in Augsburg in test bench modernization, hydrogen infrastructure and other measures as part of its ‘Net Zero at Power Systems’ climate protection program. Otto Preiss, Rolls-Royce Power Systems Chief Technology Officer and COO.

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Volkswagen Group continues switch to low-emission logistics with order for four more LNG ships

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These should be traveling the world’s oceans by the end of 2023, serving the North American route between Emden in Germany and Veracruz in Mexico. Volkswagen was one of the first car manufacturers to subscribe to the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement that aim to limit global warming to significantly less than two degrees by 2050.

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MAHLE criticizes EC CO2 regulation proposal for abandoning technology neutrality

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Last week, the European Commission adopted a package of proposals to make the EU’s climate, energy, land use, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels (Fit for 55). Earlier post.). As a result, all new cars registered as of 2035 will be zero-emission.

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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. The pressure plate forms a gas-tight and water-tight seal around the stack housing. After all, it is one of the most efficient ways of storing and transporting renewable energies.

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Deutsche Post DHL and Renault aim to intensify their collaboration on the use of electric vehicles

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is an electrified vehicle that is used to transport DHL Express shipments at the moment in France as well as in Aruba, Belgium, Denmark and Germany. Overall, DHL currently uses 304 electric vehicles including Kangoo Z.E., By 2016 over 140 electric vehicles will be in use, including several Renault Kangoo Z.E. The Kangoo Z.E.