Tag: Road traffic
Habeck wants to realign the promotion of e-cars from 2023
Robert Habeck The coalition agreement states that the purchase premiums for e-cars and hybrids are to be melted down over the years and expire in 2025. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin Federal…
Transport Minister Volker Wissing relies on continuity
Handover in the Federal Ministry of Transport Volker Wissing (left with his predecessor Andreas Scheuer) was most recently Minister for Economics, Transport, Agriculture and Viticulture in Rhineland-Palatinate. (Photo: dpa) Berlin…
The bicycle industry is growing significantly – e-bikes are selling well
Munich In the pandemic, many people rediscovered cycling during the lockdowns. The industry experienced a boom – also thanks to the high demand for e-bikes. “The market has reached a…
Daimler receives Level 3 approval: S-Class drives partly autonomously
No hand on the wheel In the future, S-Class drivers will be able to have the Drive Pilot drive them over the autobahn. Munich Daimler Head of Development Markus Schäfer…
Buses are supposed to replace your own car
Shared taxi provider Moia in Hamburg The Volkswagen shuttle buses are designed to take the strain off the road. (Photo: dpa) Hamburg It’s teeming like an anthill: A simulation shows…
The traffic light says goodbye to public-private partnerships
Berlin Despite empty state coffers, the traffic light coalition only wants to enter into public-private partnerships (PPP) in highway construction in justified cases. “The coalition agreement stipulates that state implementation…
The traffic light says goodbye to public-private partnerships
Berlin Despite empty state coffers, the traffic light coalition only wants to enter into public-private partnerships (PPP) in highway construction in justified cases. “The coalition agreement stipulates that state implementation…
Rail bundles freight traffic to and from China in a new company
Freight wagons Traffic between Asia and Europe is currently being handled on ten routes. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The freight transport subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn, DB Cargo, is bundling transport to…
The balance sheet of the Autobahn GmbH of the federal government is sobering after a year
Highway construction site According to information from the Handelsblatt, the motorway company will not be able to obstruct half a billion euros this year, which is a good ten percent…
The balance sheet of the Autobahn GmbH of the federal government is sobering after a year
Highway construction site According to information from the Handelsblatt, the motorway company will not be able to obstruct half a billion euros this year, which is a good ten percent…
Nextbike: Tier Mobility takes over bike rental company
Nextbike bicycles in Berlin The company has been operating station-based rental bike systems in around 300 cities and 28 countries since 2004. (Photo: imago / ZUMA Press) Hamburg The most…
Alternative fuels: EU Commissioner Vălean on e-fuels
Brussels From 2035, cars that produce CO2 when driving will no longer be allowed to be sold in the EU. At least that is what the EU Commission’s legislative proposal,…
The Tank & Rast charging station business raises questions
Ionity charging stations at a motorway service station on the A2 Tank & Rast does not operate its own charging stations, but leases the space to the four providers EnBW,…
The Tank & Rast charging station business raises questions
Ionity charging stations at a motorway service station on the A2 Tank & Rast does not operate its own charging stations, but leases the space to the four providers EnBW,…
This is how Schwämmlein justified the takeover of Greyhound
André Schwämmlein “We believe that we will need both brands for our plans.” (Photo: imago / Reiner Zensen) Flixmobility takes over the well-known US bus service provider Greyhound. This makes…
Advance of the Germans in the USA
Flixbus Few of its own buses, a strong software platform – whether the Flixmobility recipe for success will also work in the USA remains to be seen. (Photo: dpa) What…
Advance of the Germans in the USA
Flixbus Few of its own buses, a strong software platform – whether the Flixmobility recipe for success will also work in the USA remains to be seen. (Photo: dpa) What…
A new construction freeze is looming on the autobahn
Motorway construction sites in Saxony-Anhalt The Autobahn GmbH will probably not be able to obstruct at least 200 million euros. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The Autobahn GmbH of the federal government…
Ex-finance minister is Rome’s new mayor
Election winner Gualtieri The son of the city wants to “cure” his homeland. (Photo: imago images / ZUMA Wire) Rome Roberto Gualtieri stretches his arms to the sky as he…
Why fuel tourism is often not worthwhile
Fuel prices in Germany at an all-time high According to data from the traffic clubs ADAC and AvD, fuel is clearly cheaper in Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria and Luxembourg.…