DPD Germany dispatches over 350 million parcels every year. In order to make parcel shipping more sustainable, Germany's second-largest shipping service provider is now cooperating with hey circle. hey circle says its reusable shipping boxes provide better protection than conventional single-use packaging for shipments while significantly reducing waste due to their long lifespan. The boxes can be used for up to 50 cycles between companies and their customers and partners, as well as for internal shipping.
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Toyota Chemical Engineering is working on an alternative process for recycling high-voltage (HV) batteries that does not require the conventional incineration process. The goal is to reduce material losses and emissions during recycling. From 2031, battery manufacturers in the EU will be required to use a certain percentage of recycled metals.
Ford Otosan and Mars Logistics launched a new intermodal transport route to improve the efficiency, profitability, and sustainability of logistics operations between its factories in Romania, in Craiova, and Turkey. Under this new system, components will be transported from Turkey to Romania, and vehicles manufactured in Romania will arrive in Turkey, both by rail. This transition aims to reduce emissions by 63% compared to road transport, making logistics operations more efficient and economical.
Ambi Robotics, a provider of AI-powered robotic sorting and stacking solutions for warehouse operations, has unveiled AmbiStack, a robotic system designed to automate the complex process of stacking items onto pallets or into containers achieving maximum density. This solution alleviates the burden of repetitive, injury-prone motions for workers, enabling them to transition into higher-value roles as Robot Operators, focusing on assisting robotic operations when needed.
The energy price index surged in January, led by natural gas (15%) and crude oil (8.1%).
Non-energy prices saw little change.
The new R&D facility is located in Germany’s Rhine-Main Metropolitan Region and the opening is planned for 2025. Facility’s energy-efficient design and advanced renewable energy systems aim to align with the Group’s mission to cut its carbon footprint and promote zero-emission solutions. The new R&D facility shows Hyundai Motor Group’s commitment to innovation, creativity and sustainability.
- Two industry leaders cooperate to roll out dynamic energy and load management systems for High Power Charging (HPC) infrastructure
- Special focus on in-depot and in-transit charging applications enable charge management and smart energy services for electric vehicles including trucks, buses and passenger cars
- Common offering provides reliable charging at lowest possible energy cost for truck/bus and is integrated into local depot and energy ecosystem
- Cooperation advances mobility electrification, key component of energy transition