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“Signal for whole of Europe:” Hamburg bans new combustion engine taxis from 2025
Hamburg bans new combustion engine taxis from 2025, in a move it hopes will be followed by other cities, states and countries.
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Germany losing small battery car race and being overrun by gas-guzzling SUVs
Germany’s energy agency warns the country’s trend towards sports utility vehicles endangers its climate targets and should be stopped by policymakers.
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German carmakers protest over end of electric vehicle subsidies
German finance minister calls for end to government subsidies for EVs, but carmakers say they rely on them.
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EU votes to ban new combustion engine cars from 2035, auto makers not happy
Car makers says EU ban on new combustion engine cars is too soon, environmental NGOs say it is too late.
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“The chip is the new cog:” Gear box specialist switches largest plant to EV parts
One of Germany’s largest car suppliers accelerates departure from ICE technology, because electric cars don’t need gear boxes.
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Germany may nearly double electric car subsidies to reach climate targets
Germany’s transport ministry plans to almost double e-car subsidies to achieve climate targets.
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BMW and Mercedes-Benz sell car-sharing joint venture
BMW and Mercedes-Benz to sell their car-sharing venture after struggling to make profits and number of EVs in fleet drops.
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Share of new cars with alternative drive systems reaches 45 pct in Germany
Almost half of all new cars registered in Germany earlier this year were equipped with alternative fuel engines.
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German retailer switches battery electric logistics fleet to green hydrogen fuel cell
Decision by German retailer shows fuel cell vehicles can offer significant advantages where charging times are key, such as 24/7 logistics centres.
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Germany urged to ban sales of new combustion cars by 2025 to meet climate targets
A ban on sales of petrol and car sales by 2025 would contribute the most to achieving Germany’s 2030 climate targets, new report says.