The insurer Allianz Direct wanted to know what drivers really want. And a representative survey that has now been presented came to surprising results: they would prefer a petrol engine. A proud 43 percent of the 800 respondents stated that they preferred this classic drive. 27 percent would choose a hybrid, i.e. a combustion engine … Read more
September 27, 2022 at 4:50 am Helena Wisbert from Neuss : An expert in the automotive industry Helena Wisbert feels most comfortable in her home town of Neuss. However, she also commutes regularly to Wolfsburg for her professorship in the automotive industry. Photo: Stefan Büntig Neuss Helena Wisbert from Neuss is responsible for the “Automotive … Read more
Tempting US tax breaks? Tesla’s battery cell factory near Berlin is on the brink 09/14/2022, 9:26 p.m Rising energy costs in Europe and tax benefits seem to be causing Tesla to rethink a planned battery factory in Germany. The new cell production plant could be built in the USA instead of in Berlin. Electric car … Read more
Trends from the Eurobike The moped is back – electric 07/20/2022, 11:15 am In the 1970s, mopeds dominated the streets of Germany. This genus is now almost extinct. But now there are signs of a comeback – albeit with modern technology. They could also be seen at this year’s Eurobike, but also many pedelecs and … Read more
Panasonic-Akkus The new battery generation of the type 4680 (left) is intended to replace the current 2170 batteries. (Photo: Archyde.com) Tokio Panasonic wants to build another battery factory together with the US electric car manufacturer Tesla. In the US state of Kansas, the Japanese are investing four billion dollars for another battery production, the group … Read more
New battery material Automakers have high hopes for silicon. San Francisco It hisses, hums and whirrs: In the laboratory of the battery specialist Sila Nanotechnologies, one huge test station is lined up after the next. In ever new experiments, dozens of researchers are optimizing different batteries to make them even more powerful. “We are making … Read more
Large enduro with battery Energica Experia – E-travel enduro for cross-country trips? 6/4/2022 6:44 p.m With a format-filling travel enduro, the Italian two-wheeler brand Energica also wants to convince motorcyclists of e-mobility. It is doubtful whether this will succeed with an overland range of a good 200 kilometers and an estimated price of 30,000 euros. … Read more
Tesla’s Model 3 is intended to encourage customers to switch to the electric car brand. But the price of the compact car has now risen massively. This also has an effect on the subsidy premium. Tesla’s price increases for the Model 3 have reached a new high: the automaker has increased the price of its … Read more