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Biden praises private investments in e-mobility – but some large corporations are missing from his list
The White House has now published a list of dozens of electric mobility announcements by companies. The message seems to be: Look, these big companies are participating. But not all…
Biden praises private investments in electric mobility – but not all large corporations are on his list
The White House has now published a list of dozens of electric mobility announcements by companies. The message seems to be: Look, these big companies are participating. But not all…
There is a phantom debate about e-fuels
E fuel E-fuels are inefficient, cars fueled with them require almost five times as much energy per kilometer as a battery car, and they are correspondingly expensive. (Photo: dpa) Should…
Green technology Comeback of the command economy? Europe wants to steer production decisions
Ursula von der Leyen The EU Commission President wants to reduce Europe’s economic dependence on China. (Photo: AP) Brussels, Berlin It was a matter of overcoming a precarious dependency and…
The crash of Credit Suisse
Good morning dear readers, On Wednesday I spoke at this point about words that weigh heavily in the balance given the tense situation on the financial markets. Now this assessment…
Green technology Comeback of the command economy? Europe wants to steer production decisions
Brussels, Berlin It was a matter of overcoming a precarious dependency and strengthening Europe’s sovereignty, even then. The “Plan Calcul”, put into effect by French President Charles de Gaulle in…
Volkswagen builds battery cell plant in Canada
Salzgitter Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen is building its next battery cell plant in North America, more precisely in Canada. The group and VW’s battery subsidiary PowerCo announced this on Monday…
Biden’s concessions come at a price
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, US President Joe Biden A subsidy race would be counterproductive. (Photo: ddp/Sipa USA) Dusseldorf Rarely has the European Union been so dependent on…
Biden’s concessions come at a price
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, US President Joe Biden A subsidy race would be counterproductive. (Photo: ddp/Sipa USA) Dusseldorf Rarely has the European Union been so dependent on…
A question of security – USA and EU lay foundation for far-reaching raw materials alliance
Washington It’s the little gestures that set the tone at a top-flight meeting. In the Oval Office of the White House, US President Joe Biden welcomed the President of the…
EU and USA take big step towards each other in subsidy dispute
Ursula von der Leyen and Joe Biden The head of the EU Commission wants to find a compromise with the USA in the subsidy dispute. (Photo: Reuters) Washington The European…
Biden and von der Leyen are trying to talk about the subsidy dispute
Ursula von der Leyen and Joe Biden The head of the EU Commission wants to find a compromise with the USA in the subsidy dispute. (Photo: Reuters) Washington US President…
EU warns of factory closures – von der Leyen travels to Washington
Brussels, Washington The EU Commission sees the American Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) as a serious threat to European industry. In an internal paper, Commissioner Thierry Breton’s Internal Market Directorate warns…
Race for raw materials: EU forges new alliances
Good morning dear readers, it is the ingredients that the future is made of: raw materials such as lithium, copper or cobalt that are essential for the transition to a…
Pipeline plot twist – Ukrainians could be behind attacks
Good morning dear readers, it is probably one of the most spectacular criminal cases of the 21st century: It is about the conflict of world powers, the energy supply of…
Pipeline plot twist – Ukrainians could be behind attacks
Good morning dear readers, it is probably one of the most spectacular criminal cases of the 21st century: It is about the conflict of world powers, the energy supply of…
Steel industry calls for reliable political framework conditions
Dusseldorf The President of the Steel Industry Association found clear words in his speech: “The time of coal is irretrievably over in Germany,” Bernhard Osburg told his audience. No other…
Steel industry calls for reliable political framework conditions
Dusseldorf The President of the Steel Industry Association found clear words in his speech: “The time of coal is irretrievably over in Germany,” Bernhard Osburg told his audience. No other…
Von der Leyen wants to channel funds into wind, solar and nuclear
Ursula von der Leyen The head of the EU Commission wants to promote climate-friendly technologies. (Photo: dpa) Berlin, Brussels In order to avoid a dangerous dependence on China, the EU…
Von der Leyen plans production targets for clean tech goods
Ursula von der Leyen The head of the EU Commission wants to promote climate-friendly technologies. (Photo: dpa) Brussels In order to avoid a dangerous dependence on China, the EU Commission…