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German railway group uses innovative electric charging to replace diesel trains

Deutsche Bahn begins electrification of rail lines with innovative infrastructure that will charge battery-powered trains and replace diesel locomotives.

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“Impressive:” Volkswagen declares ID.Buzz sale success as orders top 10,000

Advance sales for ID.Buzz are filling up quickly, with the majority of the sales in Norway.

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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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Germany to end subsidies for plug-in hybrids earlier than planned

Germany's economy and climate ministry plans to cancel state subsidies for plug-in hybrid EVs at the end of 2022.

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Electric Cars

Tesla Giga Berlin gets green light to make Model Y, good news for Australia

Tesla is to start pumping out Model Y at Giga Berlin EV factory en masse, which will be good news for aspiring Australian customers.

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Electric Cars

Tesla to open Berlin gigafactory on Friday, delivery event planned

Tesla's Berlin EV factory is expected to start making Model Ys for delivery to customers within weeks, with final approval for manufacture expected by Friday.

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Tesla puts Cybertruck and Semi on hold, but Model Y underway in Austin and Berlin

Cybertruck, Semi, Roadster won't be launched until 2023 at the earliest, but Model Y initial production in both Austin, Texas and Berlin, Germany has started.

2021 Model 3. Image credit: Sam Parkinson

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Tesla Model 3 easily the best for charging speed and range, says EV expert

EV expert sets out on mission to buy an EV, and finds Tesla Model 3 is best pick, but also discovers disinterested car dealers, and unreliable charging infrastructure.

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Germany’s stunning new EV targets under “traffic light” coalition of SDP, Greens and business

Germany's new "traffic light" coalition of social democrats, greens and business parties unveils plan to have 15 million fully electric cars on the road by 2030.

Tesla store in Berlin. Credit: Schmidt Automotive Analysis

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Germany is now Tesla’s largest Europe market, and Model 3 is number one car sold

One in four of Tesla's European sales are now in Germany, with some interesting new try-before-you-buy tactics pushing up sales.

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