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
Author: Golem Online News
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
Eurosatory: Rolls-Royce shows hybrid drive for tanks
Rolls-Royce presented a hybrid diesel engine concept at the Eurosatory defense trade fair that is intended to ensure quiet propulsion. (Military, automobile) Go to Source
Electric cars: China increases import quota to 40 percent
Four out of ten electric cars imported this year will come from China. Two other export countries, however, are recording heavy losses. (Electric car, Internet) Go to Source
Holiday abroad with an electric car: Which charging card provider is the right one?
At gas stations abroad you can pay with cash, debit and credit cards. Things are different with charging stations – not all charging cards and apps are accepted in Europe’s travel destinations. A little preparation helps. (Electric car, Tesla) Go to Source