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BMW, Bosch, Volkswagen founding members of Quantum Technology and Application Consortium (QUTAC)

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In the Stimulus and Future Package, the German Government has given a big boost to the development of Quantum Computers. In its position paper , QUTAC sets specific steps: First, the need for quantum computing in the German economy is to be identified in order to create the basis for a cross-industry application portfolio.

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ITF: worldwide transport activity to double by 2050, emissions to rise 16% compared to 2015

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Gearing stimulus packages towards decarbonization. The report presents three main policy scenarios for the future of passenger and freight transport, and all transport modes. This would require: Putting in place ambitious low-carbon policies now; Reinforcing positive behavioral changes caused by the pandemic; and.

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Continental Mobility Study 2020 finds many people still have doubts about EVs

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The majority of people in Germany (59%) cannot imagine buying an electric vehicle in the future. A lack of charging stations is cited more frequently as an argument against buying an electric car in the near future in larger cities. All five countries offer purchase premiums for electric vehicles, for example.

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Industrial material prices fall sharply on concerns about Chinese slowdown – ET Auto

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Prices for industrial materials such as ferrous and nonferrous metals are plummeting, with steel marking a five-year low as concerns grow about a slowing Chinese economy and a resulting supply glut, reported Nikkei Asia. Crude steel production in China also increased 6 per cent to 261.6 million tonne, according to Nikkei Asia.

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ADB Study Finds Annual Economic Losses in Southeast Asia from Climate Change Could be More Than Twice the Global Average

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Using reviews of previous studies, impact assessment models and extensive consultations with national and regional climate change experts, the study examines climate change challenges facing Southeast Asian nations, both now and in the future. Rice production will dramatically decline because of climate change, threatening food security.

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Volvo to Introduce Proprietary Medium-Duty Engine in 2010

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In the future, the emissions laws from the various major markets—e.g., By having a global technology platform in place, the Volvo Group will be able to generate economies of scale in research and development as well as purchasing and production. Volvo will use EGR, SCR and DPF technology in its global heavy duty engine platform.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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ACORE is an organization of member companies and institutions that are dedicated to moving renewable energy into the mainstream of America’s economy. As another panelist pointed out, “ The New York Times is well-equipped to write the article about how Stimulus Funds have been wasted ”. Billion vs. $28.3 Billion in 2008).

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