Reconstruction of the electricity network for electric cars costs billion

D he operator of charging stations for electric cars will not make money for a long time. For the suppliers of electricity grids, however, attracts a billion market. Up to € 11 billion in investment is needed by 2030 to prepare the power grid for the demands. If the network were to remain as it… Continue reading Reconstruction of the electricity network for electric cars costs
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It’s about more than just the diesel

A On Thursday, the fierce debate on nitrogen dioxide pollution on the road has arrived. Hamburg is now the first driving ban for older diesel cars in Germany. Even if the city fulfills its duty to improve the air quality, it is an inglorious premiere. After the diesel summit last summer, politics and car manufacturers… Continue reading It’s about more than just the diesel

ZF brings out the robot mini bus

N Still, the streetcars’ transporters are a source of surprise: electric vans that are used by the postal service in large numbers while large automakers are still in the test stage. The co-founder of Streetscooter GmbH, the Aachen Professor Günther Schuh, has now become the automotive supplier ZF Friedrichshafen taken to the partner. Together, they… Continue reading ZF brings out the robot mini bus

VW redistributes responsibility in the Group

V olkswagen CEO Herbert Diess will divide responsibility within the Group for the world regions in the future for his brands. In the future, one leading brand will take over group-wide control of a clearly defined world region, said Volkswagen on Friday in Wolfsburg. Decisions could be made more decentralized. “We’re giving the responsibility over… Continue reading VW redistributes responsibility in the Group

The diesel scandal comes at a high price for Volkswagen

N The board of the Volkswagen Group usually meets on Tuesdays. When he met again on Wednesday for an unscheduled meeting, it was already apparent to initiates that there had to be a significant issue. How significant – this was soon after the stock market closed, when the company announced in a mandatory statement to… Continue reading The diesel scandal comes at a high price for Volkswagen

The dear poultry

N Not everything is bad for American automakers, even though the US Department of Commerce is currently reviewing whether they are so vulnerable to import competition in existence that America’s security interests would be threatened. Because President Donald Trump has given the audit mandate, one can count on protective measures at the expense of mainly… Continue reading The dear poultry

“It’s not just about a department of Volkswagen”

D he public prosecutor Braunschweig sees the responsibility for the Volkswagen diesel scandal in the enterprise management and not only in a department located. “It was not just about a department of the company, it’s about the VW AG Overall, “said senior prosecutor Klaus Ziehe. Volkswagen had explained in its interpretation of the fine decision… Continue reading “It’s not just about a department of Volkswagen”

Auto industry makes Trump a “peace offer”

D he German automakers are trying to avert a trade war with America by proposing to completely abolish tariffs on cars in trade between Europe and America. Richard Grenell, American ambassador to Germany, traveled to Washington this Wednesday with this “peace offer” from the auto industry “Wall Street Journal” , Grenell have on their own… Continue reading Auto industry makes Trump a “peace offer”

70 percent upside potential for VW

D The diesel crisis is not over yet, but the Volkswagen Group does not seem to be much connected with analysts. A new study now sees a price potential of almost 70 percent of the automotive share and is primarily targeting a group division. The renowned car analyst Jürgen Pieper has raised the price target… Continue reading 70 percent upside potential for VW

Are the Americans just desperate?

D The need must be huge in Washington. His numerous economic and political threats to countless countries – it is now really difficult to keep track – said the American president Donald Trump Now another added: He points out import tariffs on cars, reportedly up to 25 percent. The official rationale is fire-threatening, so the… Continue reading Are the Americans just desperate?