Tag: Electromobility
Start of production in Brandenburg is further delayed
Tesla factory in Brandenburg The final approvals for the operation of the plant are still a long way off. (Photo: dpa) Potsdam The official start of production in the first…
Joe Biden mentions Tesla for the first time
Joe Biden, Elon Musk Multi-billionaire Elon Musk was enraged that the US President seemed to ignore him. (Photo: AP, imago images/Xinhua) Dusseldorf At a briefing in the White House, US…
Gas prices: medium-sized companies are demanding a rescue package
On the way to the supermarket Retail chains invest a lot of money in their logistics and require planning security. (Photo: imago images/Arnulf Hettrich) Berlin Numerous freight forwarders, trading companies…
Gas prices: medium-sized companies are demanding a rescue package
Robert Habeck Due to increased prices on the gas market, companies are asking for help from the Federal Ministry of Economics. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin Numerous freight forwarders, trading companies and…
The best-selling electric cars in Germany (January 2022)
Dusseldorf In Germany, for the first time since last June, more new cars were registered in January than in the same month last year. The Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA)…
The best-selling electric cars in Germany (January 2022)
Dusseldorf In Germany, for the first time since last June, more new cars were registered in January than in the same month last year. The Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA)…
Kia EV6 (2022) in the test: price, horsepower, range
Dusseldorf That’s what it must feel like to climb into the command center of a spaceship. At least if, like me, you are used to the comparatively modest space and…
Audi relies on luxury and deletes the Q2
Markus Duesman The CEO is realigning Audi as a premium brand. (Photo: AUDI AG) Mr. Duesmann, the new federal government wants a turnaround in energy and transport policy. Are the…
Auto industry on a luxury course
Munich Due to a lack of semiconductors, the German auto industry built fewer cars in 2021 than it has in 46 years. Nevertheless, Mercedes-Benz, the BMW Group and the Volkswagen…
Rosenbauer wants to make the fire service climate-friendly
Linz Ecology is a powerful selling point these days, but also one with pitfalls. The Austrian family company Rosenbauer, which has hit a nerve with its latest innovation, is currently…
ABB is planning a billion-euro IPO for its e-mobility subsidiary around Easter
ABB charging stations A new fast charging station should help the subsidiary to new growth. (Photo: via REUTERS) Frankfurt, Zurich The electrical engineering group ABB plans to list its electric…
“Companies are fully booked for 2022”
Munich The German machine builders started the new year with a lot of momentum. “Many manufacturers are already fully booked for the whole of 2022,” said Karl Haeusgen, President of…
Daimler Truck and Blackrock are planning a network of charging stations in the USA
Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck With the futuristic-looking concept truck, Daimler is giving a preview of its future truck flagship with a range of more than 1000 kilometers for the first time.…
German e-cars charge too slowly
fast charging station The EnBW fast charging station delivers up to 300 kilowatts. The connected Volkswagen ID.3, however, can only charge 125 kilowatts so far. (Photo: imago images/Cord) Dusseldorf, Munich…
E-mobility: Mercedes EQS 580 2022 in the test: price, hp, range
Dusseldorf The superlatives that Mercedes is throwing at customers for its new top model should leave no doubt that they are serious about the EQS. “Automotive luxury at its best”…
BMW ends production of the i3 in June
BMW i3 In its ninth year, the BMW i3 was the only all-electric premium vehicle in the compact segment in the world to make gains. (Photo: dpa) Munich, Leipzig Almost…
Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi merge electric car plans
Mitsubishi electric car The automaker is merging its platforms with those of Renault and Nissan. (Photo: imago images/AFLO) Paris, Tokyo The automaker alliance of Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi wants to…
Tesla’s numbers are not a good sign for the German premium manufacturers
Tesla in Beijing The new factories in Brandenburg and Austin should work even more efficiently and faster than the existing plants in California and China. (Photo: Reuters) The number is…
Daimler acquires a stake in the manufacturer of solid-state batteries
Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX The next generation of electric cars could benefit from solid-state batteries at Daimler. (Photo: dpa) Munich Greater range, shorter charging times, greater efficiency: solid-state batteries are intended…
Daimler acquires a stake in the manufacturer of solid-state batteries
Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX The next generation of electric cars could benefit from solid-state batteries at Daimler. (Photo: dpa) Munich Greater range, shorter charging times, greater efficiency: solid-state batteries are intended…