Remove Climate Protection Remove Germany Remove Manufacturer Remove Purchase
article thumbnail

Tesla compensates for the end of EV subsidies in Germany

Teslarati

Tesla announced plans to compensate for electric vehicle (EV) subsidies in Germany after the government abruptly ended the incentives program for EVs. The Texas-based automaker said it would also maintain its manufacturer’s share of €2,250 in its new Model 3 and Model Y orders, starting December 18 to 31.

Germany 95
article thumbnail

Germany to award €80M for construction of electrolysis plants for transport sector

Green Car Congress

We must use all technologies to achieve our climate protection goals. Truck manufacturers assume that almost every fifth newly registered commercial vehicle will drive hydrogen as early as 2030. We supported the use of hydrogen in transport to make mobility and logistics climate-friendly.

article thumbnail

Porsche Digital spins off e-mobility company “&Charge” to promote electric mobility

Green Car Congress

“&Charge” offers a digital platform through which users can obtain credit for their online purchases for electric mobility. The start-up, which is based in Frankfurt am Main in Germany, thus offers the first loyalty program for e-mobility in Europe. Other countries are to follow shortly.

Porsche 312
article thumbnail

Germany announces plan for EV subsidy reductions

Teslarati

The German government announced on Tuesday its new plan of financial incentives for electric vehicle purchases. Drivers will no longer receive the same amounts they did previously for purchasing electric cars, as Germany announced it would reduce the amount of money it gives consumers for switching to sustainable powertrains.

Germany 93
article thumbnail

Mercedes breaks ground on new battery recycling facility in Germany

Teslarati

Mercedes has broken ground on a new battery recycling facility in Germany, focusing on “closing the loop” and allowing the automaker to source more battery materials sustainably. Yet more and more manufacturers are finding that these two problems can help solve each other through the use of battery recycling.

article thumbnail

ifo Institute study projects ban on combustion engines in 2030 would affect 600K jobs in German manufacturing

Green Car Congress

In Germany, legislation banning permits for new cars and light trucks with internal combustion engines as of 2030 is currently under consideration. A new study by the ifo Institute projects that such a ban could lead to significant losses in terms of jobs and added value in Germany. of overall manufacturing employment in Germany.

article thumbnail

BMW Group enters long-term €2B supply contract with Northvolt for battery cells from Europe

Green Car Congress

To make an effective contribution to climate protection, we aim to improve our products’ overall environmental balance—from resources to recycling. That is why we now have a contractual agreement with our cell manufacturers that they will only use green power to produce our fifth-generation battery cells.

BMW 239