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Haru Oni e-fuels demo plant in Chile officially opens

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Porsche, one of the partners, contributed with research and an offtake agreement to purchase Haru Oni eGasoline for lighthouse projects such the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup and the Porsche Experience Centers. We are very interested in importing climate-friendly hydrogen derivatives and fuels. We firmly support this groundbreaking project.

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

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“&Charge” offers a digital platform through which users can obtain credit for their online purchases for electric mobility. For all purchases, bookings and other transactions that are processed via the online platform, users receive “kilometers”. The company’s headquarters are located in Ludwigsburg, Baden-Wurttemberg.

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Volkswagen Group joins the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA)

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These standards cover a range of issues, including working health and safety and environmental protection. With its electrification strategy, the car and truck manufacturer has set itself on the path to becoming a future climate-neutral mobility provider.

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ifo Institute study projects ban on combustion engines in 2030 would affect 600K jobs in German manufacturing

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More than 600,000 jobs, or 10%, of jobs in German in manufacturing would currently be directly or indirectly affected by a ban. In the automotive industry alone a ban would endanger 436,000 jobs, while up to 130,000 jobs at small and medium-sized companies would be at risk. of overall manufacturing employment in Germany.

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

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Deutsche Post DHL has signed a letter of intent for a possible future global framework agreement with car manufacturer Renault. The intended global agreement shall contain the options for a future purchase of Renault Kangoo Z.E. As part of its global efforts, Deutsche Post DHL works with all major car manufacturers worldwide.

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Mercedes breaks ground on new battery recycling facility in Germany

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Two of the biggest challenges in the industry of electric vehicles are the price of battery materials and what happens with batteries when they are at the end of their useable lives. Yet more and more manufacturers are finding that these two problems can help solve each other through the use of battery recycling. .'”

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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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California’s Climate Protection Strategies do not help meet NAAQS Standards. Policy makers have emphasized policies that compel the manufacture and/or purchase of vehicles that emit zero-emissions at the tailpipe. An 80% reduction of GHG emissions is targeted for 2050, relative to 1990 levels. Click to enlarge.

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