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Cake Eletric Motorcycles partnership with Southern African Wildlife College
16.12.2020
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| A partnership between the Southern African Wildlife College and CAKE Electric Motorcycles to leverage electric motorbikes and solar power in the effort to combat poaching in Africa.CAKE, the Swedish leader in premium electric off-road motorbikes, announced today a more >> |
H2Accelerate- new collaboration for zero emission hydrogen trucking at mass-market scale
15.12.2020
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| Daimler Truck AG, IVECO, OMV, Shell and the Volvo Group today committed to work together to help create the conditions for the mass-market roll-out of hydrogen trucks in Europe.As a growing number of governments and businesses align on a common vision of more >> |
Toyota makes leading-edge fuel cell technology available for commercial partners to accelerate the hydrogen society
07.12.2020
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| With fast-expanding interest and investment in hydrogen fuel cell technology, low carbon benefits can be realised in a wide range of applications
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The global Mercedes−Benz supply chain is becoming CO2 neutral - Next Milestone Ambition 2039
07.12.2020
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| As part of the Ambition 2039, Mercedes-Benz is pushing ahead with the transformation to CO2 neutrality with a package of measures along the entire value chain. The supplier network is a key element for achieving the climate goals of Mercedes-Benz due to the higher energy demand in the production of fully electric vehicles. &nbs more >> |
Isuzu’s waste is not wasted
04.12.2020
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| Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) renovated and extended the derelict, unsafe one room house of an elderly woman who lives with her 17-year-old granddaughter, in Walmer Township, Port Elizabeth.The extension to the one room house of Nosheleni Ncanywa (80) was built from 90% recycled materials from Isuzu’s manufacturing plant. The house more >> |
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Debuts in Thailand to Offer a New Environmentally-Friendly Option
01.12.2020
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| MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) launched its flagship plug-in hybrid SUV, the OUTLANDER PHEV at the 37th Thailand International Motor Expo 20201 and started taking orders. Following the launch in Indonesia and the Philippines, Thailand is the third country in the ASEAN region to introduce the model.
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Fuel from waste: Volkswagen powers car freighters with used oil from restaurants
27.11.2020
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| First ship with MAN engine already running on climate-friendly fuel Approach reduces CO2 emissions of car freighters by more than 85 percent Part of a package of measures for sustainable logistics within the Volkswagen Group more >> |
Williams Advanced Engineering and OXIS Energy collaborate to advance cleaner transport in the marine sector
27.11.2020
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| Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) is collaborating with OXIS Energy to provide the world’s first battery system for a luxury electric boat Combining their industrial expertise, the two companies are working together for the advancement of a greener, cleaner world WAE will design and more >> |
BMW Group paves the way for production network of the future
23.11.2020
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| The BMW Group is speeding up the shift towards electromobility and strengthening its global network for production of electrified vehicles. The company is investing 400 million euros in a new vehicle assembly at the main plant in Munich and concentrating its European production activities for internal combustion engines at the Steyr and Hams Hall locations. more >> |
Audi on the road toward CO2-neutral production sites
23.11.2020
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| By 2025, production at all Audi locations is to become carbon-neutral Plants in Brussels and Győr already successfully converted CO2 program in the supply chain unlocks reduction potential for energy-intensive materials such as aluminum, steel and battery components more >> |
Hyundai Motor Company and INEOS to Cooperate on Driving Hydrogen Economy Forward
23.11.2020
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| • Hyundai and INEOS signed a memorandum of understanding to explore together new opportunities in the hydrogen economy • Opportunities include production and supply of hydrogen as well as new hydrogen applications, technologies and business models • The tw more >> |
Audi and KIT are working on recycling method for automotive plastics
23.11.2020
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| Pilot project launched: chemical recycling is to enable a closed loop for plastics from automotive engineering Repurposing: recycled plastics waste is processed into pyrolysis oil, which can subsequently be used for new components Marco Philippi, Senior Director Procure more >> |
Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy - Key Technologies
19.11.2020
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| To become climate-neutral by 2050, the EU needs to further develop reliable and efficient sources of renewable energy.Most of our renewable energy is currently produced on land. However, there are also a range of technologies for renewable energy production at sea with considerable potential for further development.There are opportuniti more >> |
Boosting Offshore Renewable Energy for a Climate Neutral Europe
19.11.2020
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| To help meet the EU's goal of climate neutrality by 2050, the European Commission today presents the EU Strategy on Offshore Renewable Energy.
The Strategy proposes to increase Europe's offshore wind capacity from its current level of 12 GW to more >> |
BMW Group paves the way for production network of the future
19.11.2020
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| Systematic transformation towards electromobility - Investment of 400 million euros in new assembly for plant in Munich - Fixed costs reduced by 500 million euros - New cluster vehicle architecture from mid-decade on - Smart management of plant capacity strengthens competitiveness more >> |
New photovoltaic system for SKODA AUTO Service Centre in Kosmonosy
19.11.2020
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| › Almost 25 per cent of the electricity required at ŠKODA AUTO’s Service and Training Centre will be covered by CO2-neutral energy› Energy is stored in batteries and can be retrieved at any time; the system’s maximum power output has been rated at 441 kWp (kilowatts peak)› Investments amount to 30 million Czech more >> |
Tackling Africa’s energy crisis
16.11.2020
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| With many African countries struggling to keep up with the energy consumption demands of its citizens, the argument for a move away from unreliable coal-fired power stations has never been greater.
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Mercedes-Benz will in future only source battery cells with cobalt & lithium from certified mining sites
12.11.2020
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| ... while significantly reducing cobalt Mercedes-Benz AG is fulfilling its responsibility as part of the sustainability offensive and is relying on sustainable supply chains for its electric vehicle fleet. Respect and protection of hu more >> |
MITSUBISHI MOTORS New Environmental Plan Seeks 40% CO2 Emissions Reduction and 50% Ratio of Electric Vehicles by 2030
02.11.2020
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| MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) has formulated a new Environmental Plan for the next 30 years. To contribute to realizing a society with net zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in 2050, the company aims for 40 percent reduction in the CO2 emissions from its new cars and business activities, and raising the proportion of electric vehicles in the total sales to 50 percent by 2030. more >> |
Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG sign binding agreement for new fuel−cell joint venture
02.11.2020
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| Joint venture for large−scale production of fuel−cells
The Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG have now a signed binding agreement for a joint venture to develop, produce and commercialize fuel-cell systems for more >> |
Volvo Cars and Polestar to overachieve on 2020 EU CO2 emissions target
30.10.2020
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Volvo Cars and its strategic affiliate Polestar can confirm that they will reduce fleet emissions beyond their joint CO2 target for 2020 as defined by the regulations set by the European Commission, adding further credibility to both co more >> |
EAV presents new "EAV Taxi" as complete super-efficient environmental solution to urban ride hail
29.10.2020
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| EAV forecasts that the new EAV Taxi could reduce urban taxis and private hire vehicle traffic congestion by over 50% in next 5 years Electric Assisted Vehicles, the Oxfordshire-based micro-mobility manufacturer, has today revealed the latest more >> |
3-star FIA status: HWA AG, top-class for environmental issues
23.10.2020
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| HWA AG is renowned for delivering top performance in everything it does - including in the area of sustainability. The HWA AG not only meets the most exacting demands of motorsport and engineering, but also when it comes to implementing environmental standards and sustainability criteria. more >> |
RENAULT EWAYS: The Group presents two major new energy storage projects
22.10.2020
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| On the occasion of Renault eWays, a new event dedicated to zero-carbon mobility, Groupe Renault presents new concrete solutions for energy management: Commissioning of the first Advanced Battery Storage (ABS) in Douai, SmartHubs project with Connected Energy in West Sussex (UK). more >> |
Ford Wildlife Foundation-Supported Project Receives Coveted Eco Award
21.10.2020
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| • The Ford Wildlife Foundation (FWF) supports the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) with a locally-built Ford Ranger• WESSA’s Green Coast Project takes top honours in Eco-Logic Awards Biodiversity category• Ford Wildlife Foundation is committed to preserving So more >> |
Bronco Wild Fund to Support Outdoor Preservation, Public Access, Starting with National Forest Foundation and Outward Bound USA
20.10.2020
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| Ford is establishing Bronco Wild Fund, fulfilling its promise to help off-road enthusiasts enjoy the wilderness responsibly through preservation, education and access programs funded by a portion of the proceeds from every Bronco sold & more >> |
BMW Group UK second-life battery solution in partnership with Off Grid Energy.
14.10.2020
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| • Retired BMW and MINI batteries will have second-use as mobile power units adapted and produced by Off Grid Energy. • First prototype power unit up and running, powered by MINI Electric battery modules. • BMW Group will have 25 electrified models on the roads by 2023 – half of them fully electric. more >> |
Green power deal supercharges Lotus net-zero ambitions
08.10.2020
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| British Gas Business and Lotus agree new green energy supply deal – the first step in a partnership announced with Centrica to decarbonise the legendary sports car makerLotus and British Gas Business have embarked on a new green electricity dea more >> |
Redefining the solar power market in Africa
08.10.2020
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| Solar power capacity and energy generation has seen a rapid increase over the last decade, becoming the fastest growing source of renewable energy in the world. Thanks to technological advances, a sharp decline in costs, improved policies and growing concerns over climate change, renewable energy has been placed front and center on both the public and private agendas.
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Audi Hungaria is the second carbon-neutral Audi site
07.10.2020
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| Official commissioning of Europe’s biggest photovoltaic roof installation in Győr Audi board member for production, Peter Kössler: “By 2025 all Audi sites will have a neutral carbon balance” Alfons Dintner, CEO of Audi Hungaria: “A symb more >> |
Toyota Motor Europe’s fuel cell module brings hydrogen to the wider maritime industry
05.10.2020
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| Toyota fuel cell module already successfully tested aboard the Energy Observer boat (EO) over more than 7,000 nautical miles, including trans-Atlantic crossings
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Suzuki Motor Corporation develops the World's first micro-plastic collecting device for outboard motors
02.10.2020
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| Outboard motor installed with Micro-Plastic Collecting DeviceSuzuki Motor Corporation is continually seeking to develop innovative solutions to environmental issues associated with the manufacturing of autom more >> |
Honda Reports on its Environmental Performance in North America
01.10.2020
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Honda's U.S. fleet-average fuel economy is 14% better than industry average Manufacturing plants reduced total waste to lowest levels in six years CO2e emission from service parts shipments is lowest more >> |
Renault eWays, the challenge towards zero emissions
01.10.2020
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| Renault eWays, a unique event dedicated to the electric mobility of today and tomorrow. From 15 to 26 October 2020, Groupe Renault invites you to share its vision of mobility and discover two world premieres that are more >> |
FCA What's Behind - Supply Chain Management
01.10.2020
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| FCA season 2 – episode 3:
• Episode 3 looks ‘behind the scenes’ of logistics, explaining what the FCA Supply Chain mechanism consists of and how it works. more >> |
Toyota Motor Europe integrates its Fuel Cell Technology into Energy Observer Developments’ Hydrogen Power Generator
22.09.2020
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| Toyota Motor Europe (TME) integrates its fuel cell module into a new Hydrogen application by Energy Observer Developments (EODev)
The project is part of TME’s wider strategy to supply fuel cell t more >> |
PwC commits to net zero by 2030, globally
16.09.2020
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| PwC commits to decarbonise its operations and supply chain, which includes reshaping how it serves clients, sustained reductions in travel and the increased use of zero carbon energy. PwC will embed the implications of climate change and other Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) related factors across the work it does w more >> |
In depth: Audi and Climeworks store CO2 from the atmosphere underground
07.09.2020
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| Climeworks is building the world’s largest direct air capture and storage facility in Iceland 4,000 metric tons of CO2 will be stored as rock underground each year Hagen Seifert, Head of Sustainable Product Concepts at AUDI AG: “Important measure for reachin more >> |
The most sustainable big city in Germany
31.08.2020
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| At the start of 2020, Osnabrück was awarded the title of most sustainable city in Germany. One of the reasons for this was the advanced mobility and logistics solutions offered by this city of 165,000 residents, which mean it can serve as a model for other cities. Three innovative examples from Osnabrück. more >> |
