Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2023

Fortum Battery Recycling has started to examine the feasibility of installing a production facility for sustainable secondary battery materials in the industrial area of Artern, Thuringia, Germany. The industrial area of Artern/Thuringia is located in the middle of Germany, with short distances to the central battery and automobile companies.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

continued] The post BMW Ends Combustion Engine Production In Germany appeared first on CleanTechnica. It may not be the biggest EV news of the month, but it’s got to be one of the strongest.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2021

Germany’s Federal Ministry of Economics (BMWi) and the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMVI) selected 62 large-scale hydrogen projects this week, which are to be state-funded as part of a joint European hydrogen project (Important Project of Common European Interest, IPCEI). We are making Germany a hydrogen country.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2021

Hyundai Motor become a partner in H2 MOBILITY, a company that sets up and coordinates the nationwide hydrogen infrastructure in Germany. Hyundai has been an associated partner of H2 MOBILITY since 2017 and has been actively involved in the development of a hydrogen infrastructure in Germany ever since. Earlier post.)

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Electric Cars Report

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As a key market and main transit country, Germany plays a crucial role in this. A wide […] The post IONITY Expands Ultra-Fast Charging Network In Germany appeared first on Electric Cars Report. IONITY is advancing emission-free electric mobility in Europe with the expansion of its ultra-fast charging network.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2023

The start of production at the BMW Group Plant Leipzig in November 2023 will be the first time a MINI model is produced in Germany. This alternative to traditional materials reduces CO 2 emissions along the value chain by up to 85% and emphasizes the focus on minimizing the ecological footprint of the next MINI model generation.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 25, 2021

In the future, we will have a high demand for green hydrogen and will also need imports in addition to production in Germany. The first deliveries of sustainable hydrogen-based energy sources to Germany and Europe are planned for 2024. Green hydrogen plays a central role in the transformation of our economy.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2022

Additionally, ORTEN management has extensive, long-standing customer relationships across Germany. Germany is expected to be a major global market for zero-emission commercial vehicles in the coming years.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Mercedes-Benz plans to build a wind farm at its test track in Papenburg, northern Germany, with an output of more than 100 MW to cover up to more than 15% of the annual electricity demand of Mercedes-Benz Group AG in Germany. We make an active contribution to the energy transition and the expansion of onshore wind power in Germany.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2021

Kandjoze of Namibia’s National Planning Commission agreed to establish a hydrogen partnership between Germany and Namibia and signed a Joint Communiqué of Intent (JCoI). I am proud that Germany is the first country to officially form a hydrogen partnership with Namibia. This is almost twice as much as Germany has to offer.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2022

The new tanker will transport the liquid hydrogen to terminals in Germany, with a strategic vision to expand supply to other markets as demand increases. LH2 Europe will use the abundant renewable electricity in Scotland to produce green hydrogen and market it at a competitive price with diesel.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

continued] The post Mercedes Moving All 5,000 Company Cars In Germany To Electric appeared first on CleanTechnica. There’s one proven way to get people to love electric cars — put them behind the wheel of electric cars.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2022

A group of leading German companies along with Australia’s Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) has released a green hydrogen roadmap, outlining a set of recommendations for government and industry, to meet the ambitious target of importing large amounts of green hydrogen from Australia to Germany.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2022

Mercedes-Benz’ DRIVE PILOT system for conditionally automated driving (SAE Level 3) can be ordered in Germany from 17 May as an optional extra for the S-Class for €5,000 and for the EQS for €7,430 (Driver Assistance Package Plus: €2,430 and DRIVE PILOT: €5,000) excl.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2021

From 2022 onwards, the company will purchase electricity in Germany which comes exclusively from renewable sources. The CO 2 -free electricity from solar, wind and hydro sources is generated in various power plants, most of which are located in Germany. A green power concept of this type and scale is so far unique in Germany.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Rock Tech Lithium intends to build Europe’s first lithium converter—a production plant for battery-grade lithium hydroxide—in Guben, Brandenburg, Germany. The company intends to locate all production steps of lithium refining in one overall plant at the Guben site. The converter is scheduled to start operations in 2024.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

EIT InnoEnergy, the European innovation engine for sustainable energy, announced a partnership with Vulcan Energy Resources Limited (Vulcan), a start-up lithium exploration company, to produce the world’s first completely carbon-neutral lithium in Germany. —CEO of EIT InnoEnergy Germany, Christian Müller.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

more… The post BMW halts its ICE production, in Germany at least appeared first on Electrek. Now its main Bavarian plant will be converted for the production of EVs only, while the company relocates its ICE production to the UK and Austria.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The second one, also in Germany, for 27 trains to the Frankfurt metropolitan area. The latter, the Coradia iLint, powered by fuel cells and offering performance comparable to a diesel train while emitting nothing but water, has been in passenger service in Germany for more than a year. Earlier post.)

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Mercedes-Benz is transitioning its company cars in Germany to purely electric vehicles. more… The post Mercedes goes ‘electric only’ for its employee company cars in Germany appeared first on Electrek. If you drive a company car for Mercedes, it may be time to trade in your E-Class for a new EQE.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Volvo Trucks will deliver fully electric heavy-duty trucks to Amazon in Germany by year end. Heavy goods vehicles and other commercial vehicles make up around 36% of Germany’s domestic transport emissions, according to Germany’s BMUV. The 20 Volvo FH Electric are expected to drive more than one million road kilometers annually.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2021

German Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier and Federal Minister of Research Anja Karliczek, together with their Australian counterpart, Energy Minister Angus Taylor, have signed a letter of intent to establish a “Germany Australia Hydrogen Accord” to facilitate a green hydrogen supply chain between the countries.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 21, 2023

It appears that Tesla has begun delivering its refreshed Model 3 “Highland” in Germany, as shown in a new set of pictures. On Saturday, X account Planwerk shared images of what seems to be the first Model 3 refresh delivery in Germany, with a Tesla showroom and service center seen in the background.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2022

Northvolt intends to establish a battery gigafactory in Heide, Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany. With an annual potential production capacity of 60 GWh, Northvolt Drei will deliver a supply of sustainably produced lithium-ion batteries to the European market, sufficient for some one million electric vehicles.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

August saw plugin EVs take 37% share of Germany’s auto market, up from 28.5% year on year. Full electrics had significant pull-forward sales, ahead of the tightening in incentives from September 1st. Overall auto volume was 273,417 units, up some 37% YoY mainly thanks to the pull-forward.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

VW extended its production pause to a second plant in Germany, impacting the ID.4 7 EVs are now impacted by another production halt in Germany appeared first on Electrek. For the second time this week, Volkswagen is halting production of some of its most popular electric cars. more… The post Volkswagen ID.4

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Last night, one group put on the world’s largest Tesla light show yet, held Cin Hamm, Germany. You can watch the full Tesla light show below, as held over the weekend in Hamm, Germany. The post Owners host largest Tesla light show yet in Germany appeared first on TESLARATI. What are your thoughts?

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 7, 2023

The auto market in Germany saw plugin EVs take 22.9% share in May 2023, down from 25.3% year on year. Full electrics gained share, but were outpaced by the losses in plugin hybrid share, due to recent policy changes. Overall auto volume was 246,966 units, up by some 20% YoY, though down from pre-2020 norms. […]

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Teslarati

APRIL 5, 2023

While Norway has exemplified the EV transition in Europe, Germany has generally become a better indicator of the average interest in electric vehicles on the continent. Hence, as interest in EVs has gradually built in Germany, a similar movement has been seen in Europe at large. Germany’s car market blossomed by 16.6%

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Tesla sales in Germany during January increased by over 900 percent compared to January 2022. Tesla has consistently seen sales grow in Germany since it arrived in the market, and certainly at a respectable pace, but the first month of this year has proved the brand still has a lot of growing room. percent compared to December 2022.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

One would think that MINI, a part of BMW Group, would have vehicles produced in Germany. The coming MINI Countryman will be the first MINI to be fully produced in Germany, making it a true “Made in Germany” model. Apparently not, or not completely.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 29, 2023

March 31 is the official delivery date for the NIO ET5 in Germany, and NIO is using it as an opportunity to launch the ET5 first mover campaign, according to an article posted today on the European version of the NIO App. NIO initially offered only vehicle subscription options in Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Denmark.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 9, 2023

September saw plugin EVs take 21% share in Germany, predictably down from 32.3% year on year, as a hangover from new incentive cuts. This is the flip-side of August’s large pull-forward, and fully expected. Overall auto volume was 224,502 units, unchanged YoY, and roughly in line with pre-2020 seasonal averages.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Tesla has achieved monthly bestseller status in other countries—such as Norway—but doing so in Germany is significant because the American firm is. The Tesla Model Y took the top sales spot in the German vehicle market in September, according to sales numbers reported by the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) (via Electrek).

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling electric vehicle in Germany in January. Selling 3,708 units during January, the Tesla Model Y took back its throne from the Tesla Model 3 , which had become the most popular vehicle in Germany during the final months of 2022. Tesla has found astounding success in the German market.

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The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

The post Tesla to build circa $A40,000 EV in Germany, Musk says appeared first on The Driven. Tesla CEO Elon Musk announces to build it's next-gen EV in Europe with a price tag around $A40,000.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

more] The post Volkswagen Plans $35,000 EV For America, Lack Of Motors Slows Production In Germany appeared first on CleanTechnica. There has been a lot of chatter online recently about how the EV revolution is coming to a premature conclusion.

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