Remove Economy Remove Germany Remove Parts Remove Power Grid
article thumbnail

Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

Green Car Congress

Sales in Germany and other European countries begin in fall 2020 at a base price of €30,705.88. The Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron is also a leader when it comes to economy, in part because of the favorable tax rate on natural gas and biomethane in Germany until 2026. There are currently some 850 CNG gas stations in Germany.

Audi 504
article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

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. This scenario would ensure that Germany meets its climate targets, Siemens said. Source: Siemens. Click to enlarge. Euro cents/kWh.

Germany 239
article thumbnail

Volkswagen partners with bp for EV fast charging rollout in Europe

Teslarati

Volkswagen will partner with bp to launch a strategic partnership to roll out up to 4,000 fast-charging electric vehicle charge points in Germany and the United Kingdom within the next two years. The decarbonization of Europe’s economy requires close collaboration across borders and sectors.

Europe 98
article thumbnail

Researchers developing DC micro smart grid for charging EV fleets; Li-ion, redox flow batteries and renewables

Green Car Congress

Rose sees a host of advantages in decentralized power generation, but none more significant than being able to secure supply. As Germany continues to move toward a new energy economy, increasing demand is being placed on the country’s power grids. Batteries Infrastructure Smart charging Smart Grid Solar Wind'

Grid 244
article thumbnail

UC Davis researchers suggest we may be at the beginning of a real hydrogen transition in transportation

Green Car Congress

NextSTEPS is a four-year (2011-2014) multidisciplinary research consortium, part of the Institute of Transportation Studies University of California, Davis. A few regions (notably California, Japan and Germany) have committed significant funds to support the next crucial steps forward on infrastructure build-out.

Davis 250
article thumbnail

Wind-to-Hydrogen Tech Goes to Sea

Cars That Think

Chemical plants on dedicated platforms then process part of the hydrogen, combining it with nitrogen to make ammonia, or with carbon dioxide to produce substitutes for fossil fuels. And Germany isn’t the only country investing in hydrogen technologies. Offshore wind parks can meet both of these criteria.

Wind 88
article thumbnail

Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

Green Car Congress

This investment will build on our existing methanol technology, facilitating even more valuable solutions and helping to propel this part of our business in China. The process is certified by SGS Germany according to the ISCC Plus system, based on standard ISCC EU methodology for calculation of GHG emission in the product lifecycle.

Renewable 150