The Volkswagen Group, known for its strong focus on electrification, is investing 60 billion euros in new combustion engines. (VW, Electric car) Go to Source
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More than announced: Tesla is cutting 14 percent of its workforce
Tesla has reduced its global workforce by more than 14 percent since the beginning of 2024. In April there was still talk of 11 percent. There could be more. (Tesla, Electric car) Go to Source
Compact car series: BMW 1 and 2 Series go electric
BMW wants to give the 1 and 2 Series models an electric drive. At the same time, the vehicles should be renamed because the combustion engines should still be available. (BMW, Electric car) Go to Source
Climate Change Treaties: The Synthetic Gas Controversy
The company TES wants to import methane produced with renewable energies. But critics warn: The concept only works thanks to multiple subsidies – and could delay important transformation steps. (Energy & Climate, GreenIT) Go to Source
Electric car: Xpeng G9 Launch Edition celebrates its German premiere
The G9, Xpeng’s flagship SUV, is offered as a special Launch Edition that includes a Premium package worth 3,960 euros at no extra charge. (Xpeng, Electric car) Go to Source
Northvolt: BMW cancels billion-dollar order for electric car batteries
Northvolt was supposed to produce cells for BMW’s 5th battery generation. The Swedish manufacturer is said to be behind schedule, and now Samsung SDI is stepping in. (Electric car, battery pack) Go to Source
Fraunhofer Institute: Battery trucks will soon become competitive
Thanks to falling battery costs, battery trucks will be able to compete with diesel vehicles in just a few years. The fuel cell remains a niche product. (Truck, Studies) Go to Source
Fisker bankruptcy: bankruptcy announced
The dream of the Danish car manufacturer Fisker has shattered again. But other start-ups are also struggling with difficulties. (Electric car, Business) Go to Source
Driver assistance systems: Mercedes is introducing automatic lane changing in the EU
Mercedes-Benz has announced the Europe-wide introduction of the automatic lane change function for a large number of its models. (Mercedes Benz, automobile) Go to Source
Works council: Ford is planning further job cuts in Cologne
Shortly after the start of electric car production at the Ford plant in Cologne, there was bad news for the employees. (Electric car, technology) Go to Source