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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 GroupThe Volkswagen Group continues to force the pace of climate protection: in future, Volkswagen Group Logistics will be using certified fuel from vegetable residues for certain new car shipments via marine routes. The fuel is pro mehr >> |
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27.11.2020
Environmental news: Fuel from waste: Volkswagen powers car freighters with used oil from restaurantsFirst 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 mehr >> |
27.11.2020
Environmental news: Williams Advanced Engineering and OXIS Energy collaborate to advance cleaner transport in the marine sectorWilliams 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 mehr >> |
23.11.2020
Environmental news: BMW Group paves the way for production network of the futureThe 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. mehr >> |
23.11.2020
Environmental news: Audi on the road toward CO2-neutral production sitesBy 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 mehr >> |
23.11.2020
Environmental news: Hyundai Motor Company and INEOS to Cooperate on Driving Hydrogen Economy Forward• 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 mehr >> |
23.11.2020
Environmental news: Audi and KIT are working on recycling method for automotive plasticsPilot 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 mehr >> |
19.11.2020
Environmental news: Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy - Key TechnologiesTo 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 mehr >> |
19.11.2020
Environmental news: Boosting Offshore Renewable Energy for a Climate Neutral EuropeTo 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 mehr >> |
19.11.2020
Environmental news: BMW Group paves the way for production network of the futureSystematic 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 mehr >> |
19.11.2020
Environmental news: New photovoltaic system for SKODA AUTO Service Centre in Kosmonosy› 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 mehr >> |
16.11.2020
Environmental news: Tackling Africa’s energy crisisWith 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. mehr >> |
12.11.2020
Environmental news: Mercedes-Benz will in future only source battery cells with cobalt & lithium from certified mining sites... 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 mehr >> |
02.11.2020
Environmental news: MITSUBISHI MOTORS New Environmental Plan Seeks 40% CO2 Emissions Reduction and 50% Ratio of Electric Vehicles by 2030MITSUBISHI 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. mehr >> |
02.11.2020
Environmental news: Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG sign binding agreement for new fuel−cell joint ventureJoint 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 mehr >> |
30.10.2020
Environmental news: Volvo Cars and Polestar to overachieve on 2020 EU CO2 emissions targetVolvo 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 mehr >> |
29.10.2020
Environmental news: EAV presents new "EAV Taxi" as complete super-efficient environmental solution to urban ride hailEAV 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 mehr >> |
23.10.2020
Environmental news: 3-star FIA status: HWA AG, top-class for environmental issuesHWA 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. mehr >> |
22.10.2020
Environmental news: RENAULT EWAYS: The Group presents two major new energy storage projectsOn 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). mehr >> |
21.10.2020
Environmental news: Ford Wildlife Foundation-Supported Project Receives Coveted Eco Award• 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 mehr >> |
20.10.2020
Environmental news: Bronco Wild Fund to Support Outdoor Preservation, Public Access, Starting with National Forest Foundation and Outward Bound USAFord 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 & mehr >> |
14.10.2020
Environmental news: BMW Group UK second-life battery solution in partnership with Off Grid Energy.• 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. mehr >> |
08.10.2020
Environmental news: Green power deal supercharges Lotus net-zero ambitionsBritish 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 mehr >> |
08.10.2020
Environmental news: Redefining the solar power market in AfricaSolar 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. mehr >> |
07.10.2020
Environmental news: Audi Hungaria is the second carbon-neutral Audi siteOfficial 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 mehr >> |
05.10.2020
Environmental news: Toyota Motor Europe’s fuel cell module brings hydrogen to the wider maritime industryToyota fuel cell module already successfully tested aboard the Energy Observer boat (EO) over more than 7,000 nautical miles, including trans-Atlantic crossings Toyota fuel cell technology integrated mehr >> |
02.10.2020
Environmental news: Suzuki Motor Corporation develops the World's first micro-plastic collecting device for outboard motorsOutboard 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 mehr >> |
01.10.2020
Environmental news: Honda Reports on its Environmental Performance in North AmericaHonda'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 mehr >> |
01.10.2020
Environmental news: Renault eWays, the challenge towards zero emissionsRenault 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 mehr >> |
01.10.2020
Environmental news: FCA What's Behind - Supply Chain ManagementFCA 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. mehr >> |
22.09.2020
Environmental news: Toyota Motor Europe integrates its Fuel Cell Technology into Energy Observer Developments’ Hydrogen Power GeneratorToyota 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 mehr >> |
16.09.2020
Environmental news: PwC commits to net zero by 2030, globallyPwC 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 mehr >> |
07.09.2020
Environmental news: In depth: Audi and Climeworks store CO2 from the atmosphere undergroundClimeworks 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 mehr >> |
31.08.2020
Environmental news: The most sustainable big city in GermanyAt 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. mehr >> |
28.08.2020
Environmental news: Mercedes-Benz and Amazon jointly advocate climate protection and bring locally emission-free mobility to the streetsMercedes-Benz AG joins "The Climate Pledge" – a commitment co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism Objective of the commitment: carbon neutrality of all signatory companies ten years before the target set in the Paris Agreement Mercedes-Benz supports this goal with "Ambition2039" mehr >> |
25.08.2020
Environmental news: Audi Environmental Foundation supports Nunam - cells from old laptop batteries become mobile power banksNunam, a German-Indian start-up, manufactures stationary energy storage systems from discarded batteries and produces power sources for Indian merchants Rüdiger Recknagel, Managing Director of the Audi Environmental Foundation: “Effective cycles are an important lever for conserving resources” &n mehr >> |
01.08.2020
Environmental news: Plug-In Ford Transit custom hybrid introduces automatic electric mode to support cleaner city airLive location data and geofence module automatically switches Transit Custom hybrid to electric drive mode in low-emission zones Over 500 UK orders for Transit Custom hybrid received within months of becoming eligible for Plug-in Van Grant, contributing up to £8,000 Transit Custom hybrid on mehr >> |
30.07.2020
Environmental news: From raw material to recycling: BMW Group develops sustainable material cycle for battery cells- Development of innovative and recyclable battery cells - Near-standard production of battery cell prototypes at new pilot plant - Commissioning planned for late 2022 Sustainability plays a central rol mehr >> |
27.07.2020
Environmental news: UNCTAD - Growing plastic pollution in wake of COVID-19: how trade policy can helpThe pandemic has led to a surge in pollution from disposable products like plastic face masks and hand sanitizer bottles. Effective trade rules can help limit the spread of coronavirus waste.Coronavirus lockdowns around the mehr >> |
27.07.2020
Environmental news: BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic directionNo premium without responsibility: The BMW Group is making sustainability and resource efficiency central to the company’s strategic direction. Chairman of the Board of Management Oliver Zipse announced initial details of this strategic direction in Munich today and presented the targets the company has set itself for the phase up to 2030. mehr >> |
27.07.2020
Environmental news: BMW and Circular economy for responsible resource managementAlongside lowering CO2 emissions, resource management also plays a central role in the BMW Group's business model: For instance, electromobility cannot rely solely on primary materials in the long term. The underlying flow of resources needs mehr >> |
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