Anxious German carmakers forced to tread ‘arduous’ path to e-mobility in 2020
Homegrown auto giants may be put under pressure as German EV revolution shifts into full gear in 2020.
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Tesla’s new gigafactory in Berlin seen as “head on attack” on BMW, VW and Daimler
Tesla's decision to build new gigafactory near Berlin will speed up Germany's EV uptake, and present direct challenge to BMW, Daimler and VW.
Reluctant Daimler shifts gear in race to sustainable mobility
Spooked by the success of former junior partner Tesla, Daimler announced a dramatic shift towards a carbon-neutral mobility future.
Germany extends electric car bonus to 2020, aims for 1 million EVs by 2022
Germany to extend current bonus scheme to encourage electric car uptake, disappointing some who had called for a top-up of support payments.
German carmakers agree to bet on battery and hybrids, fuel cells not ready
BMW, Daimler and VW have settled a dispute over how to manage the transition to green mobility, choosing batteries over hydrogen fuel cells.