Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2021

The BMW Group has launched an initiative to protect the deep seas in cooperation with the WWF Germany. The BMW Group aspires to be one of the most sustainable automotive manufacturers and has built high standards into its supply chains for this purpose. What has been created over millions of years would be wiped out in a day.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Limited (CATL) has begun construction of its first lithium-ion battery factory in Thuringia, a state in east-central Germany. Germany is home to a strong automotive industry and several of CATL’s key customers. —Matthias Zentgraf.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2018

At Audi’s headquarters in Ingolstadt, Germany, the two companies agreed on a range of activities exploring the potential of 5G as a future-proof communication technology that can meet the high demands of automotive production. Audi and Ericsson plan to pioneer the use of 5G technology for automotive production. A new McKinsey & Co.

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Teslarati

MARCH 4, 2023

Mercedes has broken ground on a new battery recycling facility in Germany, focusing on “closing the loop” and allowing the automaker to source more battery materials sustainably. Yet more and more manufacturers are finding that these two problems can help solve each other through the use of battery recycling.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2023

A collaboration between Kontrol, dSPACE, FEV.io, TÜV SÜD, Microsoft Germany, T-Systems and Berylls is developing a new digital solution for the approval of updates for software-defined vehicles. However, the processes involved are very time-consuming due to the strictness of the regulatory requirements concerned.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In Germany, you have some not-in-my-backyard “environmental groups” that seem to be solely focused on stopping Tesla […]. There seems to be a renewed rush of FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) being spread about electric vehicles these days.

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Teslarati

APRIL 6, 2022

Tesla battery supplier Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) is poised to complete its first European plant, with the facility receiving its second partial approval from the state of Thuringia, Germany. Whether CATL’s Germany-based battery facility would be supplying Gigafactory Berlin remains to be seen.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The presentation of results was made by Dr. Petronela Gotcu, manager R&D Cells and Dr. Hilmi Buqa, vice president R&D Cells, Leclanché, at the International Battery Production Conference 2020 Braunschweig, Germany, held online this year from November 2 - 3. 1C/1C continuous for a 100% DoD at room temperature conditions.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

A new Ford Motor Company-sponsored poll of 6,000 people across Europe found that most Europeans remain committed to car ownership, but have growing concerns about traffic congestion, the cost of driving and the environment. 6,028 people were questioned across six European countries; Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

It also features built-in liquid-cooling and thermal hazard protection enhancing its ability to work safely in a wide range of environments. The company’s 60 Ah cells and M2 modules are manufactured by Leclanché in Germany and Switzerland, respectively. INT-39 Energy is available as a 657V pack with an energy capacity of 39.4

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2023

China is already home to BMW Group’s largest R&D system outside of Germany, with locations in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenyang and Nanjing. China has established the largest R&D and innovation network outside Germany, with facilities and processes as advanced as the headquarters and numerous innovation partnerships.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2022

China-based smart electric vehicle company NIO unveiled details of its products and services for Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden at a European launch event in Berlin. New for Europe is NIO’s subscription model, which is now open for users in Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2022

billion commitment to boost its product portfolio, R&D, and manufacturing capabilities in the North American region. The BEL is the first facility of its kind for Volkswagen of America and one of four strategically located units in the Volkswagen Group globally, with one in Germany (Braunschweig) and two in China (Shanghai, Changchun).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Germany has taken a pioneering role in this with the opening of the Road Traffic Act (StVG) for Level 3 systems in 2017. With the approval of the authorities, we have now achieved a breakthrough: We are the first manufacturer to put conditionally automated driving into series production in Germany.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

OCSiAl , the world’s largest manufacturer of graphene nanotubes, has been granted approval by Luxembourg authorities for a production plant, together with an associated R&D center, in Differdange, Luxembourg. OCSiAl’s graphene nanotube synthesis facility, expected to be the largest of its kind, is scheduled to begin production in 2025.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2020

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

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2022

At the International Engine Congress in Baden-Baden (Germany), Liebherr-Components AG and US-based Tula Technology presented the results of their joint study on heavy machinery. The results of the research could influence the development or manufacturing of off-road equipment worldwide in a positive way.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2017

In Germany, legislation banning permits for new cars and light trucks with internal combustion engines as of 2030 is currently under consideration. A new study by the ifo Institute projects that such a ban could lead to significant losses in terms of jobs and added value in Germany. of overall manufacturing employment in Germany.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2021

The BMW Group has created a closed-loop material cycle for tungsten used in drill and milling bits for industrial machinery used in producing cars; the company is collecting old drill and milling bits at its plants in Germany and Austria for recycling. This reduces the amount of tungsten required by seven tonnes per year.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2022

NMP, which is widely used in electrode manufacturing, has been identified as a reproductive hazard by several global regulatory agencies. EPA found no unreasonable risks to the environment, general population, bystanders, or occupational non-users. In December 2020, EPA released its final risk evaluation for NMP.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2022

Energy company RWE and steel producer ArcelorMittal have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together to develop, build and operate offshore wind farms and hydrogen facilities that will supply the renewable energy and green hydrogen required to produce low-emissions steel in Germany. —Reiner Blaschek, CEO ArcelorMittal Germany.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2022

This is the first time in more than a decade that a Formula 1 power train will be built in Germany. In addition to the existing cap on costs for teams, a cost cap for power unit manufacturers will be introduced in 2023. The trained engineer has held various senior positions for manufacturers and teams in motorsport.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2021

The aim of the three institutes, which specialize in the field of manufacturing, is to accelerate the economic breakthrough of fuel cells and electrolyzers both nationally and internationally. Germany and Europe are on their way to a hydrogen future. © Fraunhofer IPT. Industry in Europe is still quite a long way from that point.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

The number of battery-electric buses ordered in Europe more than doubled in 2017 compared to 2016, reaching 1,031 vehicles, according to a new analysis by environmental NGO Transport & Environment. The Netherlands, UK, France, Poland and Germany account for more than half the total number of electric buses in Europe (including orders).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2017

Volkswagen Truck & Bus companies have launched two truck platooning pilot projects: one, with Scania in Singapore ( earlier post ), the other with MAN and Schenker DB in Germany. This marks the first platooning alliance between an automotive manufacturer and a logistics company. They are linked by an “electronic drawbar”.

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Teslarati

JUNE 6, 2022

Last year, something remarkable happened in Germany’s job market. While the top workplaces among engineers have always been local car manufacturers, Tesla, the American electric vehicle maker, shot up to second place in last as Gigafactory Berlin neared completion. This year, however, the environment seems different.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Conventional processes for manufacturing battery electrodes involve mostly toxic solvents and require a lot of space and energy. Germany will consume around 655 terawatt hours of electrical energy in the year 2030—an increase of almost 20% compared to today. A fine coating film forms on the faster-rotating roller.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 9, 2024

“We expect the market environment to remain challenging in 2024. As for key markets in 2023, Volkswagen says it sold the most BEVs in China, Germany, the U.S., A key highlight for BEV sales was in Germany, where the brand sold roughly 30,000 ID.4 the United Kingdom, Sweden, France, Norway and Belgium. 4 units for a 62.9

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Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2022

Grants will be disbursed from the Innovation Fund to help bring technologies to the market in energy-intensive industries, hydrogen, renewable energy, carbon capture and storage infrastructure, and manufacturing of key components for energy storage and renewables. These will be announced in the fourth quarter of 2022.

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My Energi

MAY 23, 2024

Eco-smart home energy technology manufacturer myenergi has been awarded an EcoVadis bronze medal for its commitment to setting the standards in sustainable best practice. myenergi scored well across each of the four performance themes analysed – environment; labour and human rights; ethics; and sustainable procurement.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The video was posted by Tesla Manufacturing’s official handle on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. The short video prominently featured Giga Berlin’s employees from several departments, some of whom provided insights into the work environment at the electric vehicle factory. Happy holidays to everyone.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2020

After about a year of intensive practical use by ten customers in Germany and Switzerland, eight of the purely battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eActros trucks are now successively going to new customers in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. Two vehicles will continue the operational testing with customers in the first test phase.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2020

COVID-19 is expanding the definition of vehicle safety with growing interest in a “safe environment”. Now, consumers want their vehicle to also provide a “safe environment” that is as touchless as possible and includes: air filtration. Before the coronavirus, consumers showed great interest in crash prevention (e.g.,

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

In addition to Neste Oil, the project involved a number of German authorities, universities, research institutions, and automotive manufacturers: Bavarian State Ministry for the Environment and Public Health. Coburg University of Applied Sciences. Volkswagen AG. Johann Heinrich von Thünen-Institut (vTI).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2020

As a response to the growing time and cost pressures facing vehicle manufacturers seeking to develop latest generation automotive electrification technologies, MAHLE Powertrain has opened a new, dedicated facility for the extensive testing of battery modules. MAHLE Powertrain’s own 48V battery pack on test.

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Teslarati

APRIL 13, 2021

Tesla Gigafactory Berlin received another preliminary permit from the Ministry of the Environment. Tesla registrations skyrocket in Germany even though Giga Berlin hasn’t built a car yet. The EV manufacturer recently criticized the lengthy approval procedures for industrial projects in Germany.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2020

project, Sunfire’s HTE system with a rated electrical output of 720 kilowatts will be deployed in an industrial environment for the first time. Sunfire has successfully delivered the world’s most powerful High-Temperature Electrolyzer (HTE) for highly energy-efficient hydrogen production to Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH. Within the GrInHy2.0

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