The sales figures for the Mercedes EQS disappoint expectations. Despite high hopes at launch, the flagship failed to win hearts. (Mercedes Benz, Electric car) Go to Source
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Environmental protection: Mercedes obliges company car drivers to use electric cars
Mercedes wants its employees to drive electric. Anyone who is entitled to a company car must take an electric car. (Mercedes Benz, Electric car) Go to Source
End of an era: BMW stops building combustion engines in Germany
After more than 60 years, it’s over: BMW has stopped producing combustion engines in Germany. (BMW, Electric car) Go to Source
No juice in sight: every second place has no charging station
In almost every second of the 10,700 German communities there is no publicly accessible charging station. And eight out of ten municipalities lack a fast charger. (Electric car, automobile) Go to Source
Arsenic in water: BMW’s cobalt supplier is said to be seriously damaging to the environment
A scientist said he had never experienced such high levels of arsenic in water samples. (raw materials, Electric car) Go to Source
MPV: Volvo EM90 electric van with six seats announced
With the EM90, Volvo is bringing its first fully electric van onto the market. The six-seat MPV has a 116 kWh battery. (Volvo, automobile) Go to Source
Level 3: BMW’s new robot chauffeur with a top motorway speed of 60 km/h
BMW will offer Level 3 function for highly automated driving from spring 2024. Driving fast is not an option. (BMW, automobile) Go to Source
Used cars: Growing second-hand market for electric cars
Used electric cars are becoming cheaper. According to ADAC, the offering on the second-hand market is growing noticeably. What to look out for when buying a used electric car. (ADAC, Electric car) Go to Source
Electromobility: Honda before producing its scooter with a replaceable battery
Honda has announced plans for mass production of its Honda SC e electric scooter. Its batteries can be changed. (Electric scooter, Electric car) Go to Source
StoreDot: Polestar tests five-minute battery in prototype car
Polestar has announced a partnership with Storedot and wants to test the start-up’s battery technology, which promises fast charging times. (battery pack, Electric car) Go to Source