Green Car Congress
JANUARY 6, 2023
Norwegian state-owned energy company Equinor and Germany-based energy company RWE have agreed to work together to develop large-scale value chains for low carbon hydrogen. The cooperation has these main building blocks: Construction of new gas power plants (CCGTs), contributing to Germany’s phase-out roadmap for coal.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 4, 2023
Mercedes-Benz held its groundbreaking ceremony for a new battery recycling factory in Kuppenheim, Germany, which will help reduce resource consumption and establishing closed-loop recycling of battery raw materials. Mercedes-Benz lays the foundation for a sustainable battery recycling factory in Kuppenheim in southern Germany.
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Green Car Congress
AUGUST 27, 2022
Cummins is powering the world’s first fleet of hydrogen trains in Bremervörde, Lower Saxony, Germany. Cummins and Alstom successfully launched the very first hydrogen-powered Coradia iLint train in Germany in 2018. The first zero-emissions passenger trains in the 14-train fleet arrived in mid-summer.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 11, 2022
Many new vehicles that leave the Audi plants in Germany are delivered with R33 fuel—a blend comprising one-third renewable components. However, Super E10 and diesel fuel with up to 7% biodiesel content (indicated by the symbol B7 at filling stations) are still the norm in Germany.
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.
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.)
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.
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.
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.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
The battery packs are being assembled at Cenntro’s Freehold, NJ facility and the Herne Plant in Germany. At IAA Transportation in Germany in 2022, Cenntro introduced two new vehicles, the Logistar 260 (LS260) and the Logistar 100 (LS100), joining the LS product line now available globally in Class 1 to Class 4. Earlier post.)
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.
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.
Teslarati
MARCH 14, 2023
Tesla has been a segment leader in Germany since Giga Berlin was established, bringing Model Y production to Europe. Selling a total of 11,952 vehicles during February, Tesla was the clear leader in terms of EV sales in Germany. Tesla’s leadership in Germany does seem to be resulting in some profound changes from other brands.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 19, 2022
The Dürr Group is delivering technology for the sustainable manufacture of lithium-ion batteries to be used in CATL’s plant that is currently being built in Arnstadt, Germany. The order comprises several systems based on an eco-friendly process for solvent recovery in production.
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.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 3, 2022
Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility, a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Company and Swiss company H2 Energy, has also established Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility Germany GmbH (HHMG) to actively expand its entry into the hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle market in Germany.
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.
Teslarati
MARCH 7, 2023
The Tesla Model Y remains Germany’s favorite EV, according to data released by the KBA today. Now, the Model Y is often the most popular EV sold in many significant markets, including in Germany, where it has recently taken back its crown as the top EV from the Model 3. Shoot me an email at william@teslarati.com.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s (ADNOC’s) first shipment of low-carbon ammonia recently left the United Arab Emirates (UAE) bound for Hamburg, Germany. This is the first cargo of low-carbon ammonia to be shipped to Germany.
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.
CN EV Post
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
NIO's second NIO House in Germany will be located in Frankfurt. The post NIO to open its 2nd NIO House in Germany on March 30 appeared first on CnEVPost. Its first flagship showroom in the country is located in Berlin. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.
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.)
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.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 2, 2022
The basis for the approval is a law that came into force in Germany in July 2021, which permits driverless driving in accordance with SAE Level 4 for motor vehicles. The approval that has now been issued goes beyond this, allowing commercial operation with privately owned vehicles in the P6 parking garage at Stuttgart Airport.
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).
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
4 EVs in Germany with the launch of the Volkswagen AutoAbo subscription model. In addition, Volkswagen will be launching its online leasing and sales offerings in Germany toward the end of 2021. As a special offer to mark the launch, customers can have a car delivered to and collected from anywhere in Germany with 14 days’ notice.
Green Car Congress
MAY 26, 2022
Germany will invest up to €290 million to launch the Innovation and Technology Center for Hydrogen (Innovations- und Technologiezentrum für Wasserstoff, ITZ H 2 ), following the positive conclusion of a feasibility study (German only).
Teslarati
MARCH 10, 2023
Tesla is facing criminal charges in Germany after residents claim recent projects at the site could have caused water pollution, a possible environmental crime. The post Tesla faces criminal charges in Germany related to piles driven at Giga Berlin appeared first on TESLARATI.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 20, 2023
Almost one out of every three new vehicles sold in Germany in 2022 had a plug.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 1, 2021
The new funding program complements BMVI’s funding concept for the overall charging infrastructure system in Germany: This includes private charging at home and at the employer. The 1,000-location program, for which BMVI has now passed the fast-charging law in the cabinet, forms the basis for a fast-charging network for all of Germany.
CN EV Post
JANUARY 5, 2023
The NIO ES8, equipped with Mobileye's self-driving hardware and software, is planned for use in a robotaxi service and to integrate on-demand shuttles into local public transportation in Germany. The post Mobileye begins autonomous driving tests in Germany with NIO ES8 appeared first on CnEVPost.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 29, 2022
To support a close collaboration between the organizations involved, the DLR Innovation Center is located at NXP’s site in Hamburg, Germany, and is scheduled to be launched in Q1 2023. —Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla, Chair of the DLR Executive Board. eleQtron is a spin-off from the Department of Quantum Optics at the University of Siegen.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Tesla was the fastest-growing non-domestic major automaker by sales in Germany during November, according to Germany’s KBA (DOT). Tesla sold a total of 10,819 units in Germany in November, a number that dwarfed brands like Jeep (2,133), Kia (6,887), and Toyota (7,188). Only beat out by Audi which grew sales by 109.1%.
Green Car Congress
JULY 28, 2020
Following a successful 12-month pilot project at five of its retail sites, Aral, bp’s market leading fuel retail brand in Germany, is set to roll out more than 100 ultra-fast charging points across its retail network in Germany over the next 12 months.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 8, 2022
Germany is awarding some €600 million to transport companies for the purchase of climate friendly buses. Around 1,700 buses will be procured by the transport companies with this tranche of funding from the new “Directive on the Promotion of Alternative Drives of Buses in Passenger Transport”.
Teslarati
MARCH 16, 2023
The R1T in Germany had a license plate with the characters: LB 0698. The post Rivian R1T spotted at Mercedes-AMG facility in Germany appeared first on TESLARATI. The Rivian R1T spotted in Affalterbach sported a red license plate specifically used for car manufacturers, sellers, and repairers.
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