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Wärtsilä and partners developing emissions-free barge concept

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The concept is supported by the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. By switching from diesel-fueled propulsion to fully electrically powered transport, an important step can be taken towards realizing the Paris Climate Agreement goals. These will be charged using energy from renewable sources.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils concept battery-electric van Concept EQV; production version later this year

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Mercedes-Benz Vans plans to release a series-production vehicle on the basis of the Concept EQV, to be presented to the public at this year’s Frankfurt Autoshow. The Concept EQV is representative of the consistent development of the “EQ” technology brand. At the 2017 IAA, the “Concept EQA” followed in the compact segment.

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BMW introduces electric 3 Series for Chinese market

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The BMW Group continues to broaden its portfolio of electrically powered vehicles with the addition of the fully electric BMW 3 Series, which will enter the Chinese market in May 2022. R&D division in Shenyang, which also adapted some of the car’s componentry to the requirements of the supply chain in China. power output.

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Porsche and Hydro to cooperate on low-carbon aluminum and battery materials recycling

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In addition, the two companies will collaborate on an innovative value chain concept for battery materials and its recycling. Aluminum is one of the key elements in the transformation of an electrical vehicle into a sports car. Porsche and Hydro will cooperate in the development of a roadmap to recycle battery materials in Europe.

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Volkswagen focuses motorsport strategy on e-mobility; farewell to ICE; new MEB-based motorsports concepts coming

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Volkswagen is focusing its motorsport strategy on electric mobility. A clear emphasis on fully electric racing cars will be backed up by the farewell to factory-backed commitments using internal combustion engines. In addition, Volkswagen Motorsport will develop new motorsport concepts for the ID.

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German EV Motor Could Break Supply-Chain Deadlock

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With headquarters in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, ZF Friedrichshafen AG is known for a rich R&D heritage and many commercially successful innovations dating back to 1915, when it began supplying gears and other parts for Zeppelins. The concept itself is not new. And therefore, you have a lower efficiency of the electric motor.

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Volvo Cars first carmaker to explore fossil-free steel with SSAB and HYBRIT

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This steel will be used for testing purposes and may be used in a concept car. In 2026, SSAB aims to supply the market with fossil-free steel at a commercial scale. Volvo Cars’ ambition is to be a fully electric car brand by 2030, with only pure electric cars in its line-up.

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