“Open to all technologies:” EU flags softening of proposed 2035 ban of ICE cars, under pressure from German carmakers to allow for hybrids and biofuels.
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Germany agrees €3 billion support scheme to make EVs affordable for lower income groups
German government has agreed to spend three billion euros ($A5.3 billion) on a new scheme to support electric mobility adoption among low- and middle-income groups.
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“Ideologically motivated:” Vandalism and theft a growing problem for EV charging stations
Vandalism and theft at EV charging stations have become a growing problem, with one operator recording more than 900 cases of cable theft at over 130 locations since the start of the year.
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Daimler calls for annual petrol price hike “from now until eternity” to support EV switch
Daimler boss argues that hiking a petrol surcharge each year will bite consumers so much “that you’ll never think of buying a combustion engine car again.” But it’s probably too much for policy makers.
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VW to use old EV batteries to build massive grid battery to store wind and solar
Volkswagen plans to install large battery storage capacities in northern Germany to store wind and solar power, using mostly second-hand EV batteries.
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Germany is building too many EV charging points, says energy industry
Energy industry lobby says plans for EV charging in Germany far exceeds demand and could have unnecessary economic impacts on grid operators.
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Protest camp at Tesla’s Berlin factory draws in hundreds of activists critical of expansion plans
Activists protesting against the expansion of Tesla’s Berlin factory have tried to enter the factory’s premises, leading to clashes with police and arrests.
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One quarter of German car exports in 2023 were fully electric, earning $62 billion
One quarter of cars exported from Germany in 2023 were fully electric, pulling in total revenue of $62 billion.
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EVs reach 18 per cent of new car market in Germany, as VW pips Tesla
More than 424,600 new passenger BEVs were registered from January until October this year, a share of 18 pct all new registrations, with VW pipping Tesla for market lead.
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Old EV batteries can increase renewable power use while reducing grid demand
Making greater use of old electric vehicle (EV) batteries could greatly help reduce waste and stabilise the power grid in the shift towards renewable power.
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