European Battery Union: Volkswagen founds European battery alliance

Companies from seven countries join forces under the leadership of VolkswagenGroup and Northvolt to the European Battery Union (EBU). This is how research on electricity storage systems should be promoted. March 22, 2019, 7:49 am, Andreas Donath VW worries about batteries. (Image: Werner Pluta / Golem.de) The Volkswagen Group and other European partners have founded… Continue reading European Battery Union: Volkswagen founds European battery alliance

Electric car promotion: VW wants free charging for low-income

Volkswagen demands from the Federal Government a comprehensive catalog of measures to promote the electromobility, After all, the group has dedicated itself entirely to this topic. March 19, 2019, 8:54 am, Andreas Donath Volkswagen ID: Range of 400 to 600 km (Image: Volkswagen) Low-income earners should be financially supported in the purchase of an electric… Continue reading Electric car promotion: VW wants free charging for low-income

Electric cars: Tesla plans no plant in Germany

US automakers Tesla obviously does not want to build a factory in Germany. Last year, there were statements from Elon Musk Speculation about appropriate plans of the company. March 16, 2019, 10:07 am, Andreas Donath Tesla Model 3 (Photo: Tesla) A Tesla spokesman has that News magazine Focus said he could “neither confirm that a… Continue reading Electric cars: Tesla plans no plant in Germany

Electromobility: Lidl builds network with 400 charging stations

Free loading from electric cars will in future to hundreds of branches of the retailer Lidl to be possible. Near the motorway, even fast-charging vehicles with more than 50 kilowatts are planned. March 11, 2019, 4:03 pm, Friedhelm old man 400 Lidl stores are to receive charging stations. (Image: Lidl) Grocery retailer Lidl plans to… Continue reading Electromobility: Lidl builds network with 400 charging stations

Competition center: Tesla must not advertise with fuel savings

In the configuration of his Model 3 gives Tesla fictional savings through lower fuel costs. The Wettbewerbszentrale sees this as a misleading of interested parties. March 7, 2019, 2:47 pm, Friedhelm old man Tesla can not expect his Model 3 cheaper. (Image: Martin Wolf / Golem.de) The electric car manufacturer Tesla must not expect the… Continue reading Competition center: Tesla must not advertise with fuel savings

Micromobility: Volkswagen wants to offer electric cars for low-car cities

Geneva Motor Show It is foreseeable that cars are increasingly displaced from cities, which calls automakers on the plan: For shorter distances has Volkswagen presented a two-wheeled or three-wheeler. The city skater can be carried and taken in the train, the Streetmate comes much further. March 6, 2019, 9:31 am, Andreas Donath Volkswagen Streetmate and… Continue reading Micromobility: Volkswagen wants to offer electric cars for low-car cities

Mercedes-Benz: Daimler’s new electric car EQC is delayed

The delivery of the EQC, the first all-electric Mercedes Benz new generation, will probably not go according to plan. Mass production will be possible only in November 2019. Before, there are only homeopathic amounts. February 23, 2019, 2:45 pm, Andreas Donath Mercedes Benz EQC (Photo: Daimler) After one Handelsblatt report Mercedes-Benz plans to deliver its… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz: Daimler’s new electric car EQC is delayed

Citroën Ami One: Electric intersection between moped and car

Citroën has introduced the Ami One, a concept vehicle that only reaches 45 km / h but often does not require a driver’s license. The range of the compact four-wheeled vehicle is 100 km. February 21, 2019, 8:01 am, Andreas Donath Citroën Ami One (Image: Citroën) Citroën will present the so-called Microcar Ami One at… Continue reading Citroën Ami One: Electric intersection between moped and car

Renewables: Shell takes over home battery maker Sonnen

The oil company Shell continues its commitment in the field of renewable energy. Now the company buys a competitor for Tesla Powerwalls from the Allgäu. February 16, 2019, 11:39 am, Friedhelm old man Energy storage of suns (Picture: suns) The Dutch-British energy company Royal Dutch Shell has completely taken over the German home battery manufacturer… Continue reading Renewables: Shell takes over home battery maker Sonnen

X2City: BMW sells electric scooter for 2,400 euros

In anticipation of a revision of the Highway Code has BMW presented an electric scooter. The X2City should be a maximum of 20 km / h fast and good for short distances. February 6, 2019, 7:22 am, Andreas Donath BMW X2City (Image: BWM) The X2City from BMW is a kick scooter with fairly large wheels,… Continue reading X2City: BMW sells electric scooter for 2,400 euros