From 2024, the best-selling Porsche will only be available as an electric car. The new Macan then has to prove that it can also become a bestseller when powered electrically. Go to Source
Category: German Press
German Handelsblatt: Auto supplier: ZF closes Gelsenkirchen location – 200 jobs will be lost008237
After Bosch, the second largest German automotive supplier is also cutting jobs. Further cuts could follow. The employees criticize the management sharply. Go to Source
Standardized process: E-Revolt wants to convert combustion engines into electric cars
A German start-up has developed a method to convert combustion cars into electric vehicles – in just eight hours. (Electric car, automobile) Go to Source
Used car market: electric cars with the highest price decline
Within twelve months, the sales price of used electric cars has fallen by more than a quarter. However, the supply has increased significantly. (Electric car, automobile) Go to Source
Electromobility: Trade association criticizes EU plan for charging stations
It is feared that the EU directive will lead to slow charging stations being built instead of fast charging stations. The federal government should work to make corrections. (Charging station, Electric car) Go to Source
Motorsport: FIA and Formula 1 are investigating the use of hydrogen
The Extreme E electric racing series will switch to hydrogen in 2025. Formula 1 also wants to become sustainable. (Motorsport, Electric car) Go to Source
Locking prevented: man steals wallet from parked car with jammer
The alleged perpetrator probably used a jammer to ensure that the vehicle owner was unable to lock her car. (automobile, UWB) Go to Source
German Manager Magazine: Climate footprint: Electric cars from 90,000 kilometers are more climate-friendly002944
The use of one Electric cars According to a study, it is only then more climate-friendly than that of a combustion car when it has driven 90,000 kilometers. This comes from a report published on Monday in Düsseldorf Investigation by the VDI Society for Vehicle and Traffic Technology out. The VDI study assumes that the… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Climate footprint: Electric cars from 90,000 kilometers are more climate-friendly002944
German Manager Magazine: ZF: Auto supplier closes factory in Gelsenkirchen002944
The auto supplier ZF continues its austerity program. The company announced on Monday in Friedrichshafen that it intends to close the loss-making production in Gelsenkirchen at the end of 2024. Around 200 people are currently employed at the factory, producing steering systems for cars and commercial vehicles. There was already a threat of closure in… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: ZF: Auto supplier closes factory in Gelsenkirchen002944
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Mercedes frustrates investors – luxury strategy raises serious concerns008236
Sluggish electric sales and increasing discounts are weighing on the car manufacturer’s shares. The first investors have doubts about the luxury strategy. The board under CEO Källenius is playing for time. Go to Source