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Germany to invest up to €290M to launch the Innovation and Technology Center for Hydrogen (ITZ H2)

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With its services, the center will also support international cooperation to set standards and offer small and medium-sized companies a development environment in which to prepare for international competition. Hydrogen is the chance to make large parts of mobility and the economy climate-neutral. This we do.

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California and China expand partnership on climate change

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and China’s top climate official, National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Vice Chairman Xie Zhenhua, signed an agreement on climate change—the first between the NDRC and a subnational entity. The NDRC oversees China’s efforts to address climate change and much of the government’s economic strategy.

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US market Mercedes-Benz eSprinter to start at $71,886

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Starting from $71,886 and offering a WLTP range of up to 400 km (~249 miles), the all-new eSprinter is now available for order at authorized US dealerships. kW, while the standard maximum charging power at DC fast-charging stations is up to 50 kW. Both functions optimize electrical consumption and range.

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Lotus Engineering launching new pilot containerized battery test facility

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Each is the size of a standard 40ft shipping container and so can easily be packed up and transported as a mobile testing unit, available to Lotus Engineering customers wherever they are. For clients, Lotus Engineering will offer an EV safety-compliant workshop facility with specialist staff experienced in testing batteries.

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Government of Canada to work with provinces, territories, and stakeholders to develop a clean fuel standard

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The Government of Canada will consult with provinces and territories, Indigenous peoples, industries, and non-governmental organizations to develop a clean fuel standard. The standard would require reductions in the carbon footprint of the fuels supplied in Canada, based on lifecycle analysis. Some jurisdictions (e.g., petroleum coke).

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Mercedes-Benz provides additional details on upcoming 12m electric Citaro bus

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As well as two battery modules on the roof, the standard equipment includes four battery modules in the rear of the bus. At extreme outside temperatures, the standard passenger-compartment climate control system is used to boost the cooling of the batteries. Power electronics. At an outside temperature of -10 ?C

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California ARB releases proposed new plan to cut 2030 GHG by 40% v. 1990; more stringent LCFS, more ZEVs

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Assembly Bill 32, signed in 2006, set California’s initial goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and directed CARB to develop a climate change scoping plan—to be updated every five years—detailing specific measures needed to reach the target. Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).