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Mercedes-Maybach introduces EQS SUV

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Various wind deflection measures on the panorama roof, such as wind deflectors, covers and seals with improved geometry, ensure a high level of noise comfort despite the large roof opening. AC charging time, three-phase 22 kW h 6.15 (USA: 12.45) DC charging capacity max.

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Volkswagen outlines coming changes to charging for its EVs

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In Germany, the Volkswagen brand also offers a suitable electricity supply contract with “Volkswagen Naturstrom”, to guarantee fully certified green electricity from renewable energies. This means, for example, that wind turbines won’t need to be shut down because there isn’t anyone using them. App on their smartphone.

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Electrify America acquiring 30 Envision solar-powered EV charging stations for rural California

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Electrify America’s deployment of our rapidly deployed, solar-powered EV charging products will help the state get closer to its goal of 250,000 charging stations by 2025 while putting fully emissions free driving within reach of those who need it most. —Desmond Wheatley, chief executive officer of Envision Solar.

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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

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Arcadia connects renters and homeowners across the US to wind and solar energy through utility data and billing technology. The company has set itself the goal of reducing vehicle-specific CO 2 emissions by 30% by 2025. 2021 Audi e-tron. The program runs from 2 March to 30 April 2021, while supplies last.

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Shipping industry eyeing hydrogen fuel cells as possible pathway to emissions reduction; work by Germanischer Lloyd and DNV

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Although technical and operational efficiency improvements in conventional propulsion systems may lower CO 2 emissions from ships by as much as 20% across the global fleet, such marked gains in efficiency will not stop the steady increase of total emissions from shipping or meet the ambitious reduction targets of the future.

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Researchers Aim to Decarbonize Chemical Industry by Electrifying It

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But as the global demand for chemical products continues to grow, so do the industry’s emissions. These emissions are approaching a tipping point, and the companies responsible for creating these necessary products are increasingly looking at options to help offset their pollution outputs. That’s what DC-MUSE is addressing.”

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

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The preparations for exclusively green electricity for a climate-friendly production in Europe are already well advanced. As part of the electric offensive, Mercedes-Benz Cars counts on local emission-free vehicles. Any resulting CO 2 -emissions are offset by qualified environmental projects.

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