Tesla shows the prototype of its robotaxis in Berlin. What is particularly noticeable about the Cybercab are the many parts that the car does not have. (Tesla, Electric car) Go to Source
Category: German Press
Electromobility: Ford wants to cut almost 3,000 jobs in Cologne
Sales of electric cars are stagnating. That’s why Ford wants to reduce its workforce in Europe. Germany is particularly affected. (ford, Electric car) Go to Source
Salary waiver: Union presents plan for VW cost reduction
IG Metall and the VW works council have presented a counter-proposal to the Volkswagen Group’s cost-cutting measures. It should do without any factory closures. (VW, Studies) Go to Source
Charging infrastructure: Tesla superchargers with 500 kW are coming in 2025
Starting next year, Tesla plans to put V4 superchargers into operation that offer charging speeds of up to 500 kW. (Tesla, Electric car) Go to Source
E-car: Renault 5 E-Tech with a small battery from 27,900 euros
The Renault 5 E-Tech with a 40 kWh battery is now offered around 5,000 euros cheaper than the previous basic model. (Renault, Electric car) Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Drives: Mercedes shows new petrol engine010132
The new CLA will be more electric. But Mercedes doesn’t want to completely mothball the combustion engine yet. On the contrary: For the first time, the Swabians are revealing details about the new combustion engine. Go to Source
German FAZ: Five myths about the economic misery008196
Germany’s economy is not doing well, there is no question about it. Some people suffer from this and their jobs are at risk. Many suffer from this for whom the economy does not provide what a functioning economy could: They cannot find an apartment, wait a long time for a doctor’s appointment and have to… Continue reading German FAZ: Five myths about the economic misery008196
German FAZ: “The AfD’s program is poison for our country”008195
Federal Network Agency boss: “There is a risk of stress in the power grid” Too much solar power repeatedly causes bottlenecks in the grid in Germany. Despite the traffic lights being turned off, politicians must take quick countermeasures, demands the President of the Federal Network Agency Klaus Müller – otherwise risky emergency measures would be… Continue reading German FAZ: “The AfD’s program is poison for our country”008195
German FAZ: Brantner and Banaszak elected as new chairmen008194
The new federal chairwoman of the Green Party, Franziska Brantner, described it as her party’s task to make Germany and life in it better – and demanded: “We need investments, investments and even more investments.” She said in her application speeches on Saturday lunchtime the Federal Delegates Conference: “Tightening your belt doesn’t help if you’re… Continue reading German FAZ: Brantner and Banaszak elected as new chairmen008194
German FAZ: No lazy compromises008195
In the struggle for the future of Europe’s largest car company, the positions of the works council and management are clashing. The employee representatives at Volkswagen have now presented their own plan on how, in their opinion, personnel costs can be reduced and excess capacity can be reduced. Shortly before the next round of negotiations… Continue reading German FAZ: No lazy compromises008195