Bill: Government demands toleration of private charging stations

The Federal government has its design for promoting private charging stations for electric cars submitted. Both tenants and owners receive a legal claim. But it can be very expensive. A report  from Friedhelm old man August 17, 2018, 11:43 am The government wants to facilitate the installation of private charging stations. (Image: Mary Turner /… Continue reading Bill: Government demands toleration of private charging stations

Enway: An autonomous sweeping package from Berlin

The development self-driving vehicles is not just a topic for big car companies. A jam-filled donut Startup has picked out a special application that could free the capital from its grubby image. A report  from Friedhelm old man July 19, 2018, 12:06 pm We sweep for you: The self-propelled sweeper from Enway in action (Image:… Continue reading Enway: An autonomous sweeping package from Berlin

ID Buzz and Crozz: Volkswagen wants to build electric cars in the US

Volkswagen wants to produce the US production versions of its electric cars ID Buzz and Crozz in the USA. Mass production vehicles could not be imported. But that does not mean that the vehicles are built exclusively there. July 19, 2018, 7:25 am, Andreas Donath Volkswagen ID Buzz (Image: Volkswagen) Volkswagen wants the electric models… Continue reading ID Buzz and Crozz: Volkswagen wants to build electric cars in the US

Electromobility: UPS buys 1,000 Workhorse electric delivery trucks

The US parcel service UPS wants to operate a fleet of 1,000 electric vehicles, which the company has already ordered from the manufacturer Workhorse. They are to be used in inner-city delivery traffic. June 17, 2018, 16:18, Andreas Donath Classic UPS delivery van (Picture: UPS) All parcel service providers are dealing with electric vehicles in… Continue reading Electromobility: UPS buys 1,000 Workhorse electric delivery trucks

Super Cruise: Cadillac’s car assistance system needs driver monitoring

The General Motors subsidiary Cadillac wants to offer its driver assistance system Super Cruise in all vehicles in 2020. Super Cruise is a semi-automated system: the driver must be supervised so that he does not fall asleep. June 7, 2018, 7:35 am, Andreas Donath Super Cruise (Image: Cadillac) The semi-automated driver assistance system Super Cruise… Continue reading Super Cruise: Cadillac’s car assistance system needs driver monitoring

Tesla: Engineers disassemble the Model 3 and consider it profitable

Logs of several engineering service providers prove according to a report that the electric car Tesla Model 3 can be produced profitably. The service providers have bought four cars on behalf of German car companies and disassembled in their works. from Stefan Hajek/ Wirtschaftswoche June 1, 2018, 8:53 am The material and supply costs of… Continue reading Tesla: Engineers disassemble the Model 3 and consider it profitable

Tesla Model 3: Tesla wants to solve brake problem with software update

A faulty algorithm should be the cause of the brake problems, the US consumer protection organization Consumer Reports at Tesla Model 3 Has been established. Tesla want in the coming days softwareUpdate, which made the mistake on the electric car fixes. May 23, 2018, 1:04 pm, Werner Pluta Tesla Model 3: The basic version would… Continue reading Tesla Model 3: Tesla wants to solve brake problem with software update

Uniti One: Cheap electric car from Sweden is ready

On electric car for 15,000 euros? That works, as the Swedish company Uniti shows in a video. This partly per crowdfunding Financed vehicle is ready and driving. The market launch is planned for the coming year. May 17, 2018, 11:55 am, Werner Pluta Electric car Uniti One: no car to the lawn (Image: Uniti Sweden… Continue reading Uniti One: Cheap electric car from Sweden is ready

Semi-trailer: Peterbilt wants to build electric trucks

Peterbilt is the next manufacturer to build an all-electric truck to take on the Tesla Semi. Other companies in the industry like Daimler also work on electric trucks. May 3, 2018, 9:33 am, Andreas Donath Classic Peterbilt truck (Photo: Peterbilt) Tesla seems to have brought the industry with its announced electric trucks properly launched, especially… Continue reading Semi-trailer: Peterbilt wants to build electric trucks

Electromobility: VW wants to build batteries for electric cars

batteries are considered key components for electric cars, So far, German automakers mostly source their batteries from suppliers. The new VWCEO Herbert Diess wants to change that. May 2, 2018, 12:45 pm, Werner Pluta VW E-Golf (icon image): Is an own battery production nonsense? (Image: Werner Pluta / Golem.de) So now, after all: The German… Continue reading Electromobility: VW wants to build batteries for electric cars