Originally, Elon Musk wanted to build the world’s largest battery factory in Grünheide. But now Tesla is changing its plans because of US subsidies. (Gigafactory Berlin, GreenIT) Go to Source
Author: Golem Online News
Audi, BMW and Mercedes: Electric cars from German manufacturers are hardly in demand in China
In 2022, the market share of German electric cars in China fell below one percent. Tesla was able to sell more Model Y than the German manufacturers combined. (electric car, Tesla) Go to Source
Traffic safety: New type of road surface to prevent black ice
An alternative salt is said to melt snow and protect cars. It is released from the road itself. (Traffic, automobile) Go to Source
In Tesla’s footsteps: Volkswagen wants to build everything itself for electric cars
At Tech Day 2023, Volkswagen announced that it would develop all the central components of the electric drive system for its upcoming cars itself. (VW, electric car) Go to Source
Traffic: Traffic lights should get a phase for autonomous cars
A fourth traffic light phase for autonomous cars is intended to make traffic flow at traffic lights more efficient. (Connected driving, Science) Go to Source
Open letter: Large companies are demanding a ban on combustion engines for company cars
In an open letter to the EU Commission, 30 large companies are calling for a ban on company cars with internal combustion engines from 2030. (electromobility, electric car) Go to Source
Grünheide: Environmental groups are suing the state environmental agency because of Tesla
Other environmental organizations have filed lawsuits against the Brandenburg Environment Agency because they do not feel that Tesla takes environmental issues into account. (Gigafactory Berlin, GreenIT) Go to Source
Electric car: Opel Corsa-e basic version will be 2,500 euros more expensive
Opel has increased the price of the basic version of the Corsa-e. The small car is now in a different category, at least in terms of price. (electric car, automobile) Go to Source
Full Self-Driving Beta: Tesla has to update 362,800 vehicles due to the risk of accidents
Tesla has to release a software update for 362,800 vehicles because the risk of accidents with a full self-driving beta is too high. (Tesla, electric car) Go to Source
Only electric from 2025: Hamburg sets an example for emission-free taxis
Hamburg will be the first federal state in Germany to no longer allow combustion taxis from 2025. Investments are also being made in charging infrastructure for this purpose. (electromobility, automobile) Go to Source