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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

E-bikes are today a growing component of the global transition away from fossil fuels—possibly more than the car-and-truck-focused sustainability crowd appreciates. The vast e-bike marketplace In 2022, two- and three-wheeled vehicles accounted for 49 percent of global EV sales. billion industry in 2022. billion by 2027.

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JULY 4, 2023

Demand is expected to initially build on the decarbonization of existing industrial uses of hydrogen (95 MtH 2 eq), most notably for fertilizer production. Decarbonizing current and developing new end-uses, it can abate up to 85 GtCO 2 eq in cumulative emissions by 2050, more than twice global CO 2 emissions in 2021.

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JULY 10, 2018

(CATL) is building its first plant outside of China in Thuringia, Germany. CATL develops battery systems for global customers in EV, HEV and PHEV applications; its sales of EV batteries amounted to 11.84 GWh in 2017—making it Nº 1 globally. Europe is one of CATL’s key regions for its strategic growth.

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JUNE 30, 2017

Global Bioenergies, the developer of a process to convert renewable resources into hydrocarbons through fermentation, has completed a private placement with qualified French and international investors. million (US$11.7 million), representing 17.48% of the company’s share capital.

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JULY 10, 2018

(CATL) is building its first plant outside of China in Thuringia, Germany. CATL develops battery systems for global customers in EV, HEV and PHEV applications; its sales of EV batteries amounted to 11.84 GWh in 2017—making it Nº 1 globally. Europe is one of CATL’s key regions for its strategic growth.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“The Global Summit & Expo’s success underscores electric vehicles’ transformative potential and manufacturing opportunities in India,” Shradha Suri Marwah, President, ACMA, and Managing Director, Subros Ltd. billion to 4 billion in manufacturing and R&D over the past five years.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 7, 2024

The IEEE senior member is a professor and chair of electronic systems and sensors at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg , in Germany. The project’s leaders also are looking to increase collaborations among academia, industry, governments, and space agencies.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2021

This will be the first volume production of fuel cells in Norway and a hub for the Norwegian hydrogen industry. We combine a best-in-class fuel cell solution with a long history of being a trusted engineering partner to leading companies in the global maritime industry. —Tore Enger, CEO of TECO 2030 ASA.

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AUGUST 24, 2023

Three EV industry collaborators—Mer Germany, Hubject, and Driivz—will demonstrate ISO 15118-based Plug&Charge technology at the Intercharge Network Conference ( ICNC23 ) in Berlin later this month. —Anton Achatz, director of business development and product management, Mer Germany How Plug&Charge works.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024, a groundbreaking event aimed at showcasing India’s prowess in the mobility sector, has concluded its first edition on a resounding note. The Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, announced on the final day that the immensely successful expo would now become an annual affair.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

myenergi, pioneer of the world’s first eco-smart EV charging device, has been named as one of Heathrow Airport’s ten Global Britain Business Champions for 2021. myenergi named as one of Heathrow Airports Ten Global Britain Business Champions for 2021. myenergi production staff manufacturing products here in the UK.

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APRIL 13, 2023

The customer is Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), China’s largest maker of automobiles, motorcycles and car parts. SAIC covers the complete spectrum of drive technology, including vehicles with internal combustion engines, hybrid models and vehicles that are powered entirely by electricity.

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MAY 19, 2016

The International Transport Forum (ITF) at the OECD has launched a major global initiative towards carbon-free transport. Transport activity currently contributes 23% of global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels, with the share expected to rise. The key is to close the gaps between commitments and delivery.

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MARCH 3, 2022

This is a crucial moment in the green transition as we move forward with the decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors such as the shipping industry, and we trust that Siemens Energy outstanding know-how of electrolyzers will become a strong foundation to expand our business of delivering sustainable fuels to the world.

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AUGUST 24, 2023

Rheinmetall has won a new order in the internal combustion engine sector, a result the company says indicates its “last man standing” strategy. Placed by an alliance of two globally active, well-known automakers, the order encompasses several hundred thousand engines blocks worth a figure in the mid-double-digit million-euro range.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2018

These are some of the findings of a new health assessment based on the Tropospheric Ozone Assessment Report (TOAR), an effort by the International Global Atmospheric Chemistry Project to create the world’s most comprehensive database of surface ozone observations from all available ozone monitoring stations around the globe.

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard. This reduces to 2.5%

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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. Leclanché is one of the global leaders in applying the WBB technology.

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MARCH 30, 2022

While electrification is a viable option for many sectors, fuel-intensive industries such as aviation will continue to require liquid fuels with a high energy density, the partners said. These are fully compatible with existing global fuel infrastructure. Fischer-Tropsch synthesis unit by INERATEC.

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APRIL 4, 2020

At a time when pollution regulations are increasingly focused on the emissions ships generate, the SCiB will contribute to the protection of the marine and global environments. Ships are responsible for about 800 million metric tons of CO 2 every year, roughly equivalent to the annual emission of Germany.

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MAY 17, 2018

The BMW Group thus has become the first international auto maker to obtain the Autonomous Driving road test license in China, marking a big step on its path to Autonomous Driving. This achievement underlines BMW Group’s leading role in the development of autonomous driving in the Chinese automotive industry.

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OCTOBER 21, 2017

The annual assessment of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the JRC and the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) confirms that CO 2 emissions have stalled for the third year in a row. Emissions from international transport (aviation and shipping) contribute another 3% to the total global GHG emissions.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Volkswagen’s global sales of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) haven’t managed to accelerate as fast as rivals Tesla or BYD, and the threat of growing EV startups also looms. The auto industry is faced with the question of whether and how we will be a global leader in the future,” Baerbock said at the event.

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JULY 20, 2021

This approach will jeopardize value creation and, in the final resort, employment in Germany and Europe. Currently, 60% of the group’s sales are not dependent on internal combustion engines for road vehicles. Such a rapid pace of transformation dictated by politicians would be unprecedented in the history of industry, MAHLE said.

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JANUARY 23, 2017

Reaching a decision for a common J2954 RP test station, equipped with circular topology, provides automakers with the technical direction for their wireless charging system design, development and production release plans to meet industry compatibility, interoperability and performance standards. It is a major step forward for the industry.

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MARCH 24, 2021

Mercedes-Benz has started producing high-performance batteries for its all-electric luxury EQS at its Stuttgart-Hedelfingen plant, as part of the Untertürkheim location in Germany, ahead of the sedan’s world premiere on 15 April 2021. The findings from the company’s international research hubs will be centralized at this location.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2013

With 1,200 employees, MBRDI is the largest Daimler research and development center outside Germany. Our new center of competence in Bangalore gives us direct access to a highly qualified workforce and excellent networking with the locally based international and national supply industry.

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APRIL 24, 2012

In-wheel electric drive startup Protean Electric ( earlier post ) has formed relationships with several leading companies in the global auto industry to accelerate its in-wheel electric drive systems to market in high-volume production. The suppliers and partners are: FEV, based in Aachen, Germany and Auburn Hills, Mich.,

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OCTOBER 27, 2020

Earlier this month, Fisker revealed details surrounding its new global HQ, which is to be located within Continental Park at 1888 Rosecrans Avenue in the city of Manhattan Beach, California. Munich has long been a major global hub for the automotive industry.

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Blink Charging

APRIL 6, 2023

In total, the International Energy Association reports , 6.6 Needless to say, EV sales are increasing globally. Manufacturer challenges On the manufacturing side, global demand for EV batteries doubled in 2021, driven largely by China’s EV sales. In 2021, more EVs than that were sold each week.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Tenneco has established new test facilities for hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines at its Powertrain test centers in Burscheid, Germany, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. We support a pragmatic approach of complementary technologies that provide solutions for different transportation sectors.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

As a result, Uniper will be able to supply additional LNG to Germany and JERA to Japan and beyond. JERA and ConocoPhillips will be a low-cost ammonia supplier to domestic and international markets. Uniper is a leading international energy company, has around 11,500 employees, and operates in more than 40 countries.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019

WiTricity, the industry pioneer in wireless power transfer (WPT), has acquired from Qualcomm Incorporated and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Bringing the Qualcomm Halo technology into the WiTricity portfolio will simplify global interoperability and significantly accelerate commercialization. —Alex Gruzen, CEO of WiTricity.

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JULY 9, 2011

Axion International, a leading producer of industrial building products and railroad ties made from 100% recycled plastic ( earlier post ), has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with Sicut Holding Limited (previously Micron Inc. million sleepers annually; and Germany, at roughly 1 million sleepers annually.

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AUGUST 25, 2017

How it is possible for the price of oil to go both up and not up, and what would that mean for the oil industry? In fact, we have been highlighting this threat to the energy industry in articles since 2015, for example here , here , here and here.) Why an oil price spike would be bad for the industry. We will explain.

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DECEMBER 6, 2021

The Coradia iLint trains have run more than 200,000 km with zero CO 2 emission in passenger service in Germany and Austria and has been successfully tested in the Netherlands. To establish this infrastructure, Alstom already cooperates with oil and gas companies such as Linde in Germany, and Orlen in Poland.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The Urban Air Mobility Division of Hyundai Motor Group announced the expansion of its Airspace Management Consortium with the introduction of Skyroads (formerly D3 Technologies), Altitude Angel and OneSky to the industry working group.

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