A referendum on the construction of a BMW battery factory took place in the municipality of Straßkirchen. The opponents did not receive a majority. (BMW, automobile) Go to Source
Author: Golem Online News
New class: BMW is reportedly planning major changes to model naming
BMW wants to significantly revise its naming conventions with the introduction of the Neue Klasse models. (BMW, Electric car) Go to Source
BMW i5: One look in the mirror is enough and the car pulls over
BMW integrates a highway assistant for driving up to 130 km/h as well as automated overtaking processes in its i5. A self-experiment in Portugal. (BMW, automobile) Go to Source
Efficiency: Taxpayers’ Association calls for a stop to funding for hydrogen cars
The Taxpayers’ Association criticizes the state funding of hydrogen cars as wasteful and calls for an immediate stop to the subsidies. (hydrogen, automobile) Go to Source
Putzmeister: Electric offensive for concrete mixers
The building materials company Cemex Germany is expanding its fleet with two electric concrete mixers from the manufacturer Putzmeister. (automobile, Electromobility) Go to Source
Model upgrade: Audi Q4 E-Tron gets a significantly more powerful engine
In the future, the Audi Q4 E-Tron will be powered by the newly developed electric motor from the MEB platform. Only the entry-level model remains eligible. (Electric car, technology) Go to Source
EU plans for driving license reform: And what about electric cars?
Commendable goals, quixotic ideas: the EU Parliament negotiator’s proposal for class B driving licenses could backfire. (Electric car, politics) Go to Source
European Parliament: Strong criticism of plans for new driving license rules
Even for the German Greens, their French parliamentary group colleague’s proposals for the new driving license rules go too far. (European Parliament, Electric car) Go to Source
Prime Minister: Sunak weakens UK climate targets despite headwinds
The British Prime Minister has initiated a U-turn in climate policy and postponed the ban on new gas boilers and combustion cars despite strong criticism. (Climate & Environment, GreenIT) Go to Source
Electric cars: France ties purchase premium to environmental criteria
In the future, the promotion of electric cars in France will depend on CO2 emissions during production and transport. This could also affect German manufacturers. (Electric car, automobile) Go to Source