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Study on battery recycling in the EU: €9B needed by 2035, circular economy by 2040 seems unrealistic

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The EU will create legal framework conditions for battery recycling throughout Europe from 2023 with its revised Battery Directive. Due to high investment costs, the current structure of the value chain will move toward large recycling centers, according to the analysis published jointly with PwC Strategy&.

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DeMoBat project developing robot-assisted dismantling for EV batteries and motors

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In Germany, the DeMoBat collaborative project is developing a robot-assisted dismantling factory for traction batteries and electric motors for EVs. These processes would constitute and important element of a resource-efficient and sustainable circular economy for electromobility.

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Fraunhofer ISI/ICCT analysis of PHEV data finds real-world CO2 emissions 2-4x higher than official values

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For their statistical analyses, the researchers made use of anonymized data that vehicle drivers had voluntarily reported to online portals such as Spritmonitor in Germany and MyMPG in the United States. Patrick Plötz, Coordinator of the Business Unit Energy Economy at Fraunhofer ISI and lead author of the study.

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Hydrogen refueling station operator H2 MOBILITY Deutschland raises €110M

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H2 MOBILITY, a leading operator of hydrogen refueling stations which already operates more than 90 stations across Germany, intends to use the funding to further expand its network to 300 stations by 2030, becoming the backbone of zero-carbon private and commercial traffic in Europe. Hy24’s legal advisors for the deal were EY and Bird & Bird.

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

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Germany has embarked on a large-scale Energiewende (energy transition)—a policy-driven shift away from nuclear and fossil energy to a renewable energy economy. This scenario would ensure that Germany meets its climate targets, Siemens said. Source: Siemens. Click to enlarge. Electricity prices in comparison.

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Audi updates A3 Sportback g-tron with increased tank volume for greater natural gas range

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Presales at dealerships in Germany have begun, with a base price of €30,600. TFSI engine producing 96 kW (131 metric hp), the A3 Sportback g-tron sets standards for efficiency and economy. The average burst pressure of 580 bar is far higher than this and exceeds the legal requirements of 470 bar by far. Equipped with a new 1.5

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Researchers propose using AC and ventilation systems for decentralized production of carbon-neutral synthetic fuels

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In case of combustion for mobility or power generation, in this scenario the CO 2 emitted is again captured, finally allowing for a closed, net zero carbon cycle, thus, enabling a circular CO 2 economy based on hundreds, thousands, and ultimately millions of modular plants. Dittmeyer et al. kilograms per hour.

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