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Major power and gas company E.ON splitting in two; focusing on renewables, spinning off conventional power generation

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itself will focus on renewables, distribution networks, and customer solutions. SE will have three core businesses: renewables, distribution networks, and customer solutions. These two missions are so fundamentally different that two separate, distinctly focused companies offer the best prospects for the future. SE shareholders.

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How to Retrofit Your Residential Building for the EV Era?

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Therefore, it is advisable to consult with a legal expert to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape. Regular updates about the progress of the charging infrastructure will ensure a smooth transition and can also help to gauge future charging needs. Survey them to understand their needs and potential interest in EVs.

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Mercedes-Benz announces strategic partnership and equity stake in Chinese battery cell manufacturer Farasis

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In order to be able to meet increasing demand for German Mercedes-Benz plants in the future, Farasis is building a plant for battery cells in Bitterfeld-Wolfen; creating up to 2,000 new jobs. The first result was the production of battery cells with electricity from renewable energies such as hydropower, wind and solar energy.

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Volkswagen launching E-Golf BEV test fleet in the US; partnering with Solazyme and Amyris on renewable diesel fuels

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Separately, the company announced partnerships with Solazyme and Amyris to evaluate emissions reductions and demonstrate the performance of TDI Clean Diesel technology when powered by advanced biodiesel and renewable diesel fuels. E-Golf test. Rudolf Krebs, Executive Vice president and Head of Volkswagen Group E-Traction. —Prof.

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T&E: tests show cars powered by electrofuels emit high levels of criteria pollutants

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Proponents claim that if renewable electricity is used and CO 2 is captured from the air, then the e-gasoline and e-diesel are climate-neutral fuels that will also reduce pollution. Future e-fuels are likely to be mostly paraffinic blends as these aree the chemicals produced during the Ficher-Tropsch process, T&E said. aromatics).

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Bosch says it has solved diesel NOx problem; as low as 13 mg NOx/km even under RDE; refining existing technologies

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Bosch says that its engineers have refined existing diesel technolgoies to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (NO x ) so significantly that they already comply with future limits. There’s a future for diesel. We firmly believe that the diesel engine will continue to play an important role in the options for future mobility.

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Hexagon Purus to acquire 40% stake in Cryoshelter’s liquid hydrogen storage business

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The transaction brings early-stage expertise in liquid hydrogen tank technology for zero-emission mobility applications and could potentially result in a future complementary offering to Hexagon Purus’ compressed hydrogen cylinder technology. Key terms and structure of the transaction: Initial investment of €3.5

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