Electromobility (e-mobility)

A car manufacturer can take two paths with its bestseller: either stick with what is tried and tested or undertake a comprehensive overhaul. Tesla has chosen the latter and given the Model Y a thorough refresh.

(dpa/bb) The dispute between Tesla and the regional water supplier is stubborn. An agreement on a new water contract for the electric car factory is not in sight despite lengthy negotiations.

(dpa/sa) From cars to motorcycles to trucks, the numbers have increased. Who were the losers in 2024?

(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.

Confidence in the range of electric vehicles is increasing significantly in Germany - this is a result of the latest Shell Recharge E-Mobility Study. Shell is presenting the annual study for the seventh time as a key player in the industry.

(ots) Although the expansion of public charging infrastructure continues to advance, local providers still dominate the regional charging station market.

(dpa) The ramp-up of e-mobility is stalling. However, according to a survey, customer resistance to the new technology is decreasing. But there are still plenty of problems.

(dpa) China's economy has been struggling with weak consumption and trade disputes for some time. China's top executives have now come together in Beijing. Observers see a specific reason behind the meeting.

Ordered via an app, a car with an empty driver's seat pulls up, remotely controlled from the headquarters, it then brings the boarding passengers to their destination: Already 49 percent of Germans are familiar with remote-controlled driving, while 47 percent have not heard of it yet.

(dpa) Porsche is wielding the red pencil in the crisis: The sports car manufacturer wants to reduce staff to cut costs. Two locations are affected. However, the bonus is also to be capped.

(dpa) A document gave the impression that a US department wants to spend 400 million dollars on Tesla cars. Incorrectly recorded, it is now said. Trump wants to dispel concerns about Tesla CEO Musk.

(dpa/bb) A letter claiming responsibility suggests: The attack on the railway line in Berlin was aimed at Tesla. Brandenburg's Interior Minister warns of high criminal energy.

(dpa/fn) Cooperation in key areas, yes, merger no. A merger between number two and number three of the Japanese car manufacturers is off the table.

(dpa) To promote electric cars in Germany, from the perspective of the ADAC president, a reliable charging infrastructure and lower electricity prices are necessary. He also perceives a "grave mistake" by the politicians.

(ots/PRNewswire) As early as December, Hyundai Mobis announced its latest development of a new movable sound system that is synchronized with the movement of the display installed in the driver's seat (cockpit).

(dpa/tmn) Battery or fuel tank? New car buyers can hardly avoid this question. The answer depends on many factors. Here are the most important ones.

(dpa) Those who book a rental car rarely drive electrically, especially in typical vacation countries. But there are exceptions, because in the end it also depends on the availability. 

(dpa/tmn) Whether many travelers clog the routes to winter vacation or bad weather causes delays – if you get stuck in traffic during winter, you'll be well prepared with the following tips.

(ots) Worldwide demand for batteries will more than triple by 2030, rising to between 4.0 and 4.6 terawatt-hours, depending on the scenario.

(dpa) 2024 was not a good year for Tesla in Germany. And in January, things are not getting any better.

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/lrs) How far can I get with an electric car, where are charging stations, and are they occupied? On the state of electromobility in Rhineland-Palatinate.

(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) Images of a projection at the Tesla factory recently caused a stir. The police have no more doubts that the projection actually happened. Did the initiators commit a crime?

(dpa) The European automotive industry is in crisis. Now, joint solutions are to be found and presented quickly. In this context, a contentious issue escalated further just a few days ago.

(ots) The good news first: Electric car batteries have become less sensitive to temperature in recent years. 

(dpa) For Tesla, it was only moving upwards for a long time. But by now, the business of the electric car market leader is running more unevenly. Company chief Elon Musk makes big promises for the future.

(dpa) Elon Musk has long been promising to make all Teslas self-driving cars. Soon, the automaker's first robotaxi service is set to launch in a U.S. city.

(ots) The technology for electric car batteries is continuously evolving. This results in an increased range while simultaneously reducing charging time and costs. Extensive information on the topic is provided in an e-book by Verti Versicherung AG, which was published in collaboration with renowned experts in modern energy systems.

(dpa) German manufacturers have never been in favor of EU tariffs on electric cars from China. The dispute over this will now continue in court.

(dpa/bb) According to the trade union, one in every four industrial jobs in the eastern German states is linked to the automotive sector. In light of the economic downturn, there is therefore great concern.

(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.

(dpa/fn) In 2024, more electric cars were sold than ever before. However, growth has slowed - and Germany is losing its place among the top three.

(dpa/lno) Since April 2019, the electric shuttle minibuses of the company Moia have been on the road in Hamburg. In 2024, the overall number of passengers decreased, but it increased for one group.

(ots) DEKRA looks back on a successful participation in the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos. In the year of its 100th anniversary, the company used the global platform to discuss key challenges and solutions for sustainability and the mobility of the future.

(dpa) The CEOs and works council chairpersons of what they claim to be the five largest German automotive suppliers, along with IG Metall, are addressing the chancellor in an open letter. The concerns are significant.

(dpa/tmn) About five years after the first deliveries of the initial version, Tesla has revised its Model Y. The revamped electric car in SUV style will initially be available in a launch version in March.

(dpa) Tech billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk stands out - also with political support for right-wing populists. In some executive suites, consequences are being drawn.

(ots) Škoda Auto has begun serial production of the all-electric Elroq at the company headquarters in Mladá Boleslav.

(dpa) What will happen to the planned Northvolt factory near Heide? The Swedish battery manufacturer is looking for investors. Construction continues in Schleswig-Holstein. A German also plays a role.

The Federal Association of Taxi and Rental Cars was able to secure three high-ranking federal politicians for the digital panel discussion before the election: Michael Donth (CDU), Nyke Slawik (Greens), and Mathias Stein (SPD). In the 60-minute discussion in the format "Taxi Politics Live," they debated with association president Herwig Kollar and answered questions from the taxi audience.

(dpa) Even after the change of government in Washington, Volkswagen CEO Blume does not see the growth trajectory in the USA at risk. He points to the corporation's billion-dollar investments.

(dpa) Imminent US tariffs, stricter fleet limits, weak sales: 2025 will once again not be easy for the German automotive industry. The industry is looking forward to the upcoming federal election with hope.

(dpa/lsw) The ramp-up of e-mobility is not progressing as the politicians had hoped. The Minister President of Baden-Württemberg has a proposal.

The German automobile manufacturers face the challenge of meeting their CO₂ fleet limit values. To avoid penalties in the EU, the sales figures of pure electric vehicles would have to increase significantly this year.

(ots) At the end of 2024, the University of St.Gallen and auto-schweiz signed a funding agreement to finance a chair for Mobility Management. 

(dpa) Electric cars have an acceptance problem. According to a new survey, this could be because the majority of the driving population has not yet been behind the wheel of an electric vehicle.

(dpa-AFX) The passenger car registrations in the European Union slightly increased last year. 

(ots) To achieve our climate goals, more electric cars would need to be sold - instead, the popularity of combustion engine cars in Germany is increasing. According to a representative survey by Deloitte, 53 percent of consumers prefer a vehicle with a combustion engine for their next car purchase. 

(dpa/lby) In the boom years of electromobility, North Rhine-Westphalia consistently ranked first in the new registration statistics. During the downturn of the past year, Bavaria fared better.

(dpa) This year, more electric cars could hit the road in Germany than in 2024, believes the ADAC. Reliable political framework conditions are important. Expert Dudenhöffer agrees.

(dpa) After the introduction of EU tariffs on cars from China, the electric brand Polestar also intends to produce in Europe. Meanwhile, the Tesla competitor is facing a problem in the USA.

(ots) This makes ChargeHere, a subsidiary of EnBW, operate one of the largest charging locations in NRW.

In the European Gigafactory of the electric car manufacturer Tesla, production of the revised Model Y has begun. According to media reports, employees in Grünheide near Berlin were informed about the introduction the day before. The assembly of the updated model was scheduled to start on January 14, as reported by Handelsblatt.

(dpa) The US government fears that electronics in Chinese cars could collect data about their owners. The outgoing president is now announcing a measure.

The Mercedes-Benz Group achieved its best sales quarter of the past year in the fourth quarter of 2024 with 625,800 cars and vans sold. In a challenging global market environment, 2,389,000 cars and vans were sold worldwide in 2024.

(dpa) Actually, the remote-controlled cars of the Berlin start-up Vay were primarily supposed to drive in Hamburg. However, due to better conditions, the rental cars are mainly operating in Las Vegas.