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German car makers may get green steel loophole for EV targets as policy summit looms
The German government is examining the idea of relaxing EU CO2 fleet emission limits for carmakers that use green steel made in Europe in their production.
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Germany to launch auctions for 130 truck charging stations along motorways
Germany to launch first auctions for the right to set up electric truck charging infrastructure along the country’s famed Autobahn network in September.
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“Fundamental rethink:” One third of people willing to give up owning cars, nearly half in big cities
Survey finds 70 per cent of people call for “fundamental rethink” of mobility, and one third willing to give up a car. No, it’s not Australia.
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Full battery electric vehicles capture 13.5 per cent of German new car market
EVs grab 13.5 per cent share of German new car market in first half of 2022, and nearly 50 per cent including hybrids and fuel cells.
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Europe motorists urged to drive slower or ride a bike to cut Russia oil imports
Europe’s largest motoring association asks members to save fuel and take the bicycle wherever possible to help reduce reliance on Russian oil.
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German NGOs try to force VW, BMW and Mercedes to end fossil fuel cars by 2030
German NGOs prepare legal action to try and force major car makers to stop making petrol and diesel cars by 2030.
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Electric cars could help lower household electricity prices in Germany, study finds
Electric mobility in Germany could lead to lower household electricity prices, finds new research by Fraunhofer institutes.
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Tesla wants speedy permits for climate-friendly projects, as Berlin gigafactory faces delay
Tesla criticises slow approval processes for German infrastructure projects as it waits for final approval for its Berlin gigafactory.
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Daimler considers earlier exit from combustion engine for Mercedes brand
Daimler is considering an earlier end to the combustion engine for its Mercedes brand, following examples of GM, Ford, Volvo and Jaguar.
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Researchers develop lightweight battery pack for electric vehicles
Scientists at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute have developed a lightweight battery pack to reduce the overall weight of e-car batteries.