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$12M German project to develop technology for syngas production from CO2 and H2; new hydrogen production method

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The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is granting a total of €9.2 million (US$12 million) to subsidize the project within its “Technologies for Sustainability and Climate Protection – Chemical Processes and Use of CO 2 ” scheme. Peter Schuhmacher, President, BASF SE Process Research & Chemical Engineering.

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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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With respect to the emissions updates, the OEMs must also provide proof that the changes do not negatively impact any other parameters relevant for type approval—such as pollutant and CO 2 emissions, fuel consumption, noise and engine power. In this sense, modern and clean diesel technology can also contribute to climate protection.

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Tesla Giga Berlin’s final assembly line takes shape after new approval

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Tesla Giga Berlin’s final assembly line is taking shape after the Brandenburg local government gave the automaker preliminary approval to begin installing “machines and aggregates (among other things for the assembly of interior fittings, cockpit, merging of chassis, engine) in the final assembly.”

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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Markey of Massachusetts, both Democrats, built their climate change bill last year in large measure around it. As Senators Graham, Kerry and Lieberman try to resuscitate the climate change bill by introducing a revised bill in mid-to-late April, twenty-three U.S. Western Climate Initiative (WCI). Representatives Henry A.

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