Alternative drives (general)

(dpa) Recently, negative headlines have been piling up for Mercedes. The proud automaker has several areas of concern. What is the issue?

(dpa/lni) Are electric cars retreating or are they the future? This question also occupies many VW employees in Emden. Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz provides a clear answer to this during a visit to East Frisia.

(dpa/tmn) More range in electric cars does not necessarily mean a larger battery. Some manufacturers adjust the smallest details to save energy. But drivers can also do something.

The flexible Wallbox NRGkick from DiniTech GmbH announces ski jumping world champion Stefan Kraft as the new brand ambassador.

(ots) Even once successful companies sometimes fail to maintain their market position, leaving a sale as the only chance to survive. This is demonstrated by the example of the flying taxi company Lilium, which, once a promising start-up, suddenly found itself insolvent and is now searching for investors or buyers.

(dpa) On calm winter days, coal and gas power plants are currently ramped up. In the future, however, others are increasingly supposed to take over. Which ones could those be?

(ots) The decision of the Federal Council regarding the regulation of the transition of the national emissions trading under the Fuel Emissions Trading Act (BEHG) into the European Emissions Trading System ETS-2 can lead to a significant increase in fuel prices without additional measures - with correspondingly negative consequences for businesses and consumers, warns the Central Association of German Motor Trades (ZDK) on Friday in Berlin.

(dpa) The Bundesrat is dealing with a reform of emissions trading. It sounds technical - but it can have noticeable effects on consumers.

With a 10-point paper to strengthen the automotive location Germany and Europe, Baden-Württemberg is participating in the newly launched strategic dialogue on the future of the automotive industry by the European Commission.

(dpa/lsw) Everything else is socially unacceptable, says the manager. From his perspective, it is an urgent issue after the federal election. Otherwise, an important project is at risk.

(dpa) Are electric cars in retreat or the future? How things proceed depends on several factors. The second half of the year could become interesting for consumers - at the expense of trade.