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BMW Group using sustainable BASF paints made from bio-waste

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The BMW Group has chosen to use BASF Coatings’ CathoGuard 800 ReSource e-coat at its plants in Leipzig, Germany, and Rosslyn, South Africa, and the iGloss matt ReSource clearcoat throughout Europe. In addition to this, BMW Group Plants Leipzig and Rosslyn (South Africa) are also using sustainably-produced corrosion protection.

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UPS makes largest purchase of renewable natural gas yet in the US: 170M gallon equivalents over 7 years

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to purchase 170 million gallon equivalents of renewable natural gas (RNG) through 2026. RNG is a key part of UPS’ strategy to increase alternative fuel consumption to be 40% of total ground fuel purchases by 2025, supporting the logistics leader’s efforts to reduce the absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of its ground fleet 12% by 2025.

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Mercedes breaks ground on new battery recycling facility in Germany

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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. This is achieved through a mix of solar energy installed at the facility and green energy purchased from the grid. Late last month, the U.S.

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Ford opens Cologne EV Center; annual capacity of 250,000+ EVs

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Ford opened the Cologne Electric Vehicle Center, a hi-tech production facility in Germany that will build Ford’s new generation of electric passenger vehicles. The heat is generated by an external power plant and waste incineration plant and provided through a dedicated steam network to Ford.

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Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

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In Germany, all Mercedes-Benz plants will be supplied with CO 2 -neutral energy. From 2022, the production of our Mercedes-Benz plants in Germany will operate CO 2 -neutral. In the future, 100% of additional purchased electricity will come from verifiable renewable sources, such as wind- and hydropower.

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DHL Express announces two of the largest SAF deals yet with bp and Neste; > 211M gallons

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With the 800 million liters, the approximately 1,000 annual DHL flights on the route between Cincinnati, Ohio and Leipzig, Germany, could be operated by Boeing 777s for approximately. Both suppliers will provide SAF produced from waste oils. 12 years, assuming a 100% SAF usage. —John Pearson, CEO DHL Express.

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Euro Manganese signs MoU with Statkraft for renewable energy supply for Chvaletice project

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The Chvaletice project is a waste-to-value recycling and remediation opportunity involving reprocessing old tailings from a decommissioned mine. The aim is to establish a long-term corporate Power Purchase Agreement to provide carbon-free power to the Project, in coordination with Statkraft’s renewable power supply portfolio.

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