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Audi introduces R33 Blue Gasoline for factory fills in Germany

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Many new vehicles that leave the Audi plants in Germany are delivered with R33 fuel—a blend comprising one-third renewable components. R33 Blue Gasoline and R33 Blue Diesel consist of one-third renewable components, based exclusively on residual and waste materials. gallon US) over Super (€1.709) and Super E10 (€1.649).

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Fortum Battery Recycling exploring new hub devel­opment in Germany

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Fortum Battery Recycling has started to examine the feasibility of installing a production facility for sustainable secondary battery materials in the industrial area of Artern, Thuringia, Germany. The industrial area of Artern/Thuringia is located in the middle of Germany, with short distances to the central battery and automobile companies.

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BMW testing HVO100 renewable diesel for parts delivery in Germany

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BMW is testing the use of renewable HVO100 renewable diesel for parts delivery in Germany. HVO100 (100%, or neat, renewable diesel) is made from various waste products, residues and renewable raw materials, including used cooking oil. Compared with fossil diesel, it produces up to 90% less CO 2 well-to-wheel.

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Cemex Germany strengthens EV fleet with iONTRON ready-mix trucks from Putzmeister

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Cemex Germany continues to invest in more sustainable transport for its products. Market segments include the construction industry, mining and tunneling, large industrial projects, power plants and sewage treatment plants, as well as waste incineration plants, all over the world.

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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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Researchers report that SiC derived from ag waste can function as Li-ion anodes; competitive with silicon

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Researchers at the University of Michigan, with colleagues from Michigan State University and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany, report that high surface area silicon carbide (SiC) w/wo 13 wt. RHA is considered an agricultural waste. amorphous SiO 2 intimately mixed with unburned hard carbon (HC) at the nanoscale.

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Audi introduces Q8 e-tron; improved efficiency and range; base price in Germany €74,400

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Furthermore, some safety-related components that partially comprise mixed automotive plastic waste treated through a chemical recycling process are used for the first time—specifically, the plastic covers for the seatbelt buckles. The base price for the Audi Q8 e-tron in Germany will be €74,400.

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