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Audi introduces longer range and AWD quattro versions of Q4 e-tron compact electric SUV

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In April, Audi launched the Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron ( earlier post )—the first compact electric SUVs from the brand. Emissions that cannot currently be avoided are offset via carbon credits that fund climate change mitigation projects. Both are available to order now.

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Origin Materials launches Net Zero Automotive Program with Ford; carbon-negative PET

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Origin Materials launched its Net Zero Automotive Program with Ford Motor Company. The assessment studies Origin products across four environmental criteria: climate change; ecosystem quality, resource consumption; and human health. kg CO 2 eq/kg CMF; -1.7 kg CO 2 eq/kg HTC; -1.5 kg CO 2 eq/kg furfural; -1.4

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Extreme E electric off-road racing series to begin in January 2021

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Due to commence in January 2021, the off-road racing action will be staged in five areas of outstanding natural beauty currently under threat from climate change: the Arctic, the Himalayas, Sahara desert, the Amazon rainforest and islands in the Indian Ocean.

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Volkswagen and Ford expand their collaboration on MEB electric platform

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Ford Motor Company and the Volkswagen Group are expanding their e-mobility partnership. Today’s agreement will further accelerate the electrification of the two companies. The electric platform is thus the ideal solution for companies looking to speed up their electrification. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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How Roboticists Can Tackle Climate Change

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To solve the climate crisis, we need to cut this in half by 2030, and get to zero by 2050. However, there’s a shortage of roboticists tackling climate change, due to a lack of awareness of necessary and urgent applications. Surprisingly, many founders I talked with echoed the shortage of roboticists in climate tech.

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Aston Martin announces Racing.Green. sustainability strategy

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The company is joining a list of companies committing to act on climate change through membership of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the global body enabling businesses to set emissions reduction targets in line with climate science. Launched on Earth Day, Racing.Green.

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GM’s rosy year-end figures obscure the fact that legacy automakers are in deep trouble – Charged EVs

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The greatest responsibility for us as a company is dealing with climate change,” says Daimler Trucks as it lobbies the EPA to water down emissions regulations. Indeed, the report makes cheerful reading—for anyone who doesn’t believe in climate change, and thinks EVs are a passing fad.

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