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€7M German project to develop processes and demand scenarios for the mass production of synthetic fuels; “Refineries for Future”

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Synthetic fuels from renewable energy sources will be needed to reach the climate goals in the full transport sector. REF4FU covers the use of sustainable hydrogen; pyrolysis oil based on biological residues, such as straw or waste wood; methanol from renewable feedstocks; and Fischer-Tropsch oil that corresponds to green crude oil.

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Exploring the Latest Technological Advancements in Luxury Vehicle Manufacturing: From AI to Electric Mobility

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Similarly, Porsche’s AI-driven digital assistant, “Sounce,” employs deep learning algorithms to detect irregular noises during vehicle tests, streamlining quality assurance and minimizing manual intervention. AI systems provide detailed insights, indicating which vehicle components require maintenance or replacement.

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Audis e-tron quattro EV: evolutionary powertrain with a dash of revolution for production in 2018; MLB evo

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Dr. Hackenberg, the first-generation modular longitudinal matrix was used in 2007 for the A5, followed by the A4, A6, A7 Sportback, A8, Q5 and Q7 as well as the Porsche Macan. For that, it is quite clear that the MLB and MSB [managed by Porsche] are the deliverers of the platform for these e-mobility cars. Developed by Prof.

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Study of Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing Finds Mixed Performance for Most OEMs, BMW and Toyota as the Clear Leaders

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The authors note that other leading manufacturers including Porsche, KIA or Chinese manufacturers are still not producing sufficient sustainability performance data.). Economic crisis, energy crisis, climate crisis and recent global developments have affected the automobile industry like few other sectors. Click to enlarge.

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Japanese carmakers still ‘most sustainable’

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Disappointingly, the report also found that leading manufacturers including Porsche, KIA and some Chinese manufacturers are still not producing sufficient sustainability performance data. FIAT Auto consistently falls behind throughout the entire review period.

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Is Elon Musk Back In “Production Hell” With Tesla’s 4680 Battery?

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Each jelly-roll cell packs in more active battery material, and less wasted space in metal casing. Yet that ambition is driven by harsh reality: A global tsunami of EV demand threatens to outstrip battery supply, kneecapping EV production and adoption, and delaying a climate-critical switch from fossil fuels to electricity.

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Gallium Nitride and Silicon Carbide Fight for Green Tech Domination

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Can advanced semiconductors cut emissions of greenhouse gases enough to make a difference in the struggle to halt climate change? The rise of GaN and SiC power electronics will ultimately have a greater positive impact on the planet’s climate than will the replacement of incandescent and other legacy lighting by GaN LEDs.

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