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

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The first part of the study is based on detailed official manufacturing statistics, determining the importance of combustion engine technology for value added and employment. This additional (renewable) electricity demand increase would amount to around 7.6% Both are necessary if ambitious climate goals are to be achieved.

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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Meanwhile, regenerative braking statistics provide information on the amount of energy recovered since the start of the journey. This ensures that further investment is continually being made in the generation of renewable energy and thus in climate protection and the switchover to new sources of power.