Audi has opened its first Audi charging hub in North Rhine-Westphalia at the EUREF Campus in Düsseldorf, near the airport, sending another strong signal for sustainable mobility. The site is part of an innovative, future-oriented district that serves as a model region for the energy transition. Drivers of electric cars of all brands can charge… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi opens third charging hub in 2025: now also in Düsseldorf011062
Tag: Electric vehicles
German FAZ: Eight good reasons to drop the ban010335
The popularity of electric cars is growing steadily, but not as quickly as required by legislation that has proven its worth with fines. In the first nine months of this year, one in six new car buyers across Europe opted for a battery-electric drive. In addition, the market lives almost exclusively from orders from fleet… Continue reading German FAZ: Eight good reasons to drop the ban010335
German FAZ: Eight good reasons to drop the ban010333
The popularity of electric cars is growing steadily, but not as quickly as required by legislation that has proven its worth with fines. In the first nine months of this year, one in six new car buyers across Europe opted for a battery-electric drive. In addition, the market lives almost exclusively from orders from fleet… Continue reading German FAZ: Eight good reasons to drop the ban010333
German Manager Magazine: Combustion engine out: EU Commission is considering withdrawing the ban004591
According to EPP parliamentary group leader Manfred Weber (CSU/EVP/53), the EU Commission wants to overturn the so-called combustion engine phase-out. “For new registrations from 2035 onwards, a 90 percent reduction in CO2 emissions should now be mandatory for the automobile manufacturers’ fleet targets instead of 100 percent,” the “Bild” newspaper quoted the EPP chairman as… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Combustion engine out: EU Commission is considering withdrawing the ban004591
Duke Energy Foundation gives boost to local economies with $500,000 in support for North Carolina small businesses
Grants will help small businesses expand – lifting economic activity and creating jobs. Twenty nonprofit organizations selected to receive grants of $25,000 to distribute to local small businesses. RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Duke Energy Foundation today announced the recipients for $500,000 in grants designed to boost local economies by supporting small businesses in… Continue reading Duke Energy Foundation gives boost to local economies with $500,000 in support for North Carolina small businesses
EVgo places its bets on Autocharge+ for seamless public EV charging
As any user of public EV charging will tell you, the industry badly needs a widely-accepted standard for seamless charging. Just as we ditched dial-up modems in favor of WiFi, we need to lose the apps and credit card readers and implement a system that lets us plug in and walk away—something like the system… Continue reading EVgo places its bets on Autocharge+ for seamless public EV charging
@Toyota: Toyota Strengthens Its Commitment to Music Discovery with Donation of $75,000 to Music Will
About Toyota Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships. Toyota directly employs nearly 48,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Strengthens Its Commitment to Music Discovery with Donation of $75,000 to Music Will
Interoperability, demand and grid readiness key to India’s EV charging future
India’s public EV charging network has expanded nearly eightfold over the past two years, but challenges around fragmentation, underutilisation and inconsistent user experience continue to threaten the next phase of adoption. Speaking at the session “One Nation, Many Chargers: Tailoring EV Infrastructure for Cities and Fleets” at the ETAuto EV Conclave 2025, industry leaders said… Continue reading Interoperability, demand and grid readiness key to India’s EV charging future
@BMW: Leadership changeover at high-performance car maker’s Research & Development department.004502
Munich. BMW M GmbH technical development is entering a new era. Alexander Karajlovic has been appointed the high-performance brand’s new Head of Development. He takes over from Dirk Häcker, who enters retirement after 11 years at BMW M and 37 years with the BMW Group. Franciscus van Meel, CEO of BMW M GmbH, says: “Dirk… Continue reading @BMW: Leadership changeover at high-performance car maker’s Research & Development department.004502
FIA Crowns World’s Smartest Driver: FIA Smart Driving Challenge Champion 2025 Announced in Tashkent
Alexandre Stricher has been announced as the 2025 FIA Smart Driving Challenge winner after reducing his climate impact by 29% A live final in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, concluded a successful Season with drivers taking part from 97 countries, supported by seven motor sport ambassadors Throughout the Season, participants reduced their climate impact by an average of 9%… Continue reading FIA Crowns World’s Smartest Driver: FIA Smart Driving Challenge Champion 2025 Announced in Tashkent