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Study: traffic density, wind and air stratification influence concentrations of NO2

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In Germany, traffic density is the most important factor. The study showed that wind speed and the height of the lowest air layer are the most important factors that determine how much pollutants can accumulate locally. The air quality fluctuates, in some cases very strongly, due to different emissions and the influence of the weather.

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

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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. The country should give greater priority to high-efficiency combined cycle power plants and wind power, the company suggests.

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

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Current contracts with Farasis have been supplemented and include, in addition to technical and commercial contractual components, expanded legal and sustainability requirements. 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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Bidirectional Charging Management (BCM) research project gets green light; tying in renewables

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Integrating as many electric vehicles as possible into the power grid in this way calls for innovations in terms of vehicle technology, charging hardware, charging management, communication interfaces with energy sector stakeholders and legal parameters. The legal and regulatory parameters are being evaluated, too.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQS electric luxury sedan

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The very low wind noise level contributes significantly to this. With the optional DRIVE PILOT, the EQS will be able to drive in conditionally automated mode at up to 60 km/h where traffic density is high or in tailbacks on suitable motorway sections, initially in Germany. The operating range particularly benefits from this.

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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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Düsseldorf, Germany-base E.ON, one of the world’s largest investor-owned power and gas companies, is adopting a new strategic direction under which is will split itself in two. will place a particular emphasis on expanding its wind business in Europe and in other selected target markets. SE shareholders. For this purpose E.ON

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Tesla acquiring ultracap maker Maxwell Technologies for ~$218M; new 3.0V platform

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DLA Piper, LLP (US) represented Maxwell as outside legal counsel, and Barclays Capital Inc. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati represented Tesla as outside legal counsel. and 2.85V cells, typically used in industrial and UPS applications, as well as in the wind and heavy transportation industries. product platform.

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