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Get H2 partners propose green hydrogen pipeline in Europe

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From Lingen (Emsland) to Gelsenkirchen and from the Dutch border to Salzgitter, production, transport, storage and industrial acceptance of green hydrogen are to be connected in several steps between 2024 and 2030 under the umbrella of the overall project. The current focus is on the amendment of the Energy Industry Act (EnWG).

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New tax rule could save consumers thousands on home energy tech

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Earlier this week (11 December), the government announced that VAT relief on Energy Saving Materials (ESMs) in residential buildings will be extended to include home batteries, power diverters and water-source heat pumps from 1 February 2024. This is a major move and one that should be wholeheartedly commended.

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ZF presents EVbeat concept vehicle with prototype of new 800-volt electric drive; compact, lightweight and efficient

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The concept vehicle has a maximum torque of 5200 N·m available on the rear axle—and this with a uniquely high torque density for road-legal passenger cars with of 70 N·m per kilogram. E-Motor Stator with new braided winding. The winding head alone is up to 50% smaller than with conventional approaches.

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Siemens presents three-point plan for implementing cost-efficient energy transition in Germany

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Siemens suggests abandoning a fixed target for renewable energies and concentrating on the CO 2 reduction goal. Relying on a higher share of efficient, low-emission combined cycle power plants and wind energy could save €150 billion (US$200 billion) by 2030 while attaining the same CO 2 targets, Siemens says. Source: Siemens.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQS electric luxury sedan

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The very low wind noise level contributes significantly to this. Intelligent energy recovery is situation-optimized with the aid of ECO Assist and acts with foresight, taking into account traffic conditions or topography, among other things. The larger of the two batteries has a usable energy content of 107.8

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Eliminate fuel vehicles in the UK to enlarge the move

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It is part of the “green revolution” and the transition of the UK economy to clean energy. The British charging pile company Connected Kerb recently stated that it has reached a cooperation agreement with the British government. This means that by the end of 2030, the UK will have more than 1.55 million charging stations.

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Google’s technology campaign for autonomous driving

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This represented more of a future state since although the vehicle was capable of executing the actions to get Steve to and from the taco shop, there are still significant legal issues to be worked out before blind people can routinely drive cars autonomously. The California state Senate has approved a similar measure ( SB 1298 ).

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