Germany launches new EV subsidy for low-income households, but includes hybrids
Germany offers new EV subsidies to low income houses but NGOs say “promoting bulky SUVs and climate-damaging plug-in hybrids is misguided."
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Number of hydrogen refuelling stations plunge as EVs take hold
Hydrogen plays hardly any role as an energy source for cars in Europe, as the technology has been left behind by battery-electric cars.
Number of electric cars on German roads approaches 2 million
The number of purely electric cars on Germany’s roads looks set to climb above 2 million by the end of the year, but will fall well short of 2030 target.
Dieselgate whistleblower warns VW, BMW and Mercedes risk repeating mistakes in electric shift
Ten years after the start of the Volkswagen emissions scandal, German carmakers still lack a full commitment to EVs because they are torn between short-term profits and long-term strategy, leading expert says.
VW, BMW, Mercedes showcase new EVs to stem downturn as NGOs warn of greenwashing
VW, BMW, and Mercedes present new electric models in bid to halt their decline on global markets. But Environmental organisations accused the companies of “greenwashing”.
German car giants push new government to lift ban on combustion engine cars
Germany’s car industry has demanded that emissions from new cars should not have to fall to zero by 2035, but instead only be reduced by 90 percent.
How to accelerate the uptake of EVs, and make it socially fair
In mid and high price categories, EVs are already often cheaper than comparable combustion models. Any support should be focused on smaller cars and low-income households.
Average price of new electric cars jumps in Germany, falls in China
EV prices in Germany rose 7.5 pct on average in 2024 - driven by bigger jumps at the top end. But in China, EV prices fell five percent - both for entry-level and top models.
German car industry frets that China tariffs will slow transition to electric mobility
“Vehicles must become cheaper through more competition .... not trade wars." German car makers don't like new EU tariffs on Chinese EVs, saying it will slow transition to electric.
Electric boats now make up 2.5 pct of all leisure boats on German lakes and rivers
Proportion of electric boats used for recreation is now estimated at 2.5 percent of the total, compared to less than one percent three years ago.