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Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

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In Germany, all Mercedes-Benz plants will be supplied with CO 2 -neutral energy. The preparations for exclusively green electricity for a climate-friendly production in Europe are already well advanced. Today, new plants in Europe are already planned with a CO2-neutral energy supply from the start.

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Brussels plant kicks off production for the new Audi Q8 e-tron

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The site switched to green power back in 2012. The companies that supply the battery cells are obliged to use only renewable energy sources for production. The electric traction motors for production are transported from Hungary to Brussels by green freight. The highly automated manufacture of electric motors in Györ.

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Teijin Frontier to acquire J.H. Ziegler; addressing EV demand

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the Teijin Group’s fiber and products converting company, agreed to acquire J.H. The company operates five facilities globally, including three in Germany and one each in Hungary and China, and employs approximately 400 staff. Teijin Frontier Co., Ziegler will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Teijin Frontier.

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DAF Putting LF Hybrid Truck Into Production; Eaton Hybrid System

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In practice, this is enough to drive in and out of the green zones in city centers. In addition to the battery pack, DAF hybrid technology consists of a current transformer that converts the alternating current supplied by the generator to direct current for the batteries. The LF Hybrid is also fitted with a start/stop system.

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Downsized 4.0 TFSI for Audi S8 cuts fuel consumption 23% compared to predecessor; cylinder deactivation and start-stop

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Technologies such as plate honing are used during assembly of the V8 at the Audi plant in Györ, Hungary. The fuel consumption indicator bars turn green and a text message is also displayed. Acceleration sensors on the two engine mounts supply the data that determine the amplitude necessary to cancel out the vibration.

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