Germany Poised to Become World Leader in EV Production
In a new study, McKinsey predicts that Germany will overtake China in making electric vehicles.
Industries / Mobility & Logistics
12 Million for E-Bike Motors
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is investing 12 million euros in up-and-coming Munich company Fazua.
TESLA in Germany
Stefan di Bitonto, expert for the automotive industry at Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) talks about TESLA in Germany.
Streetlights as Charging Stations
Berlin start-up Ubitricity, which was founded in 2008 has come up with a simple, cost-effective way of upgrading existing streetlights into power providers for EVs.
Flying High
Leipzig/Halle Airport has signed a memorandum of understanding to cement a long-term strategic partnership with the Volga-Dnepr Group, a Russian airline holding company headquartered in Moscow that bills itself as a world leader in the transport of oversize, unique and heavy air cargo.
Germany to Invest Record 86 Billion Euros in Rail Modernization
Germany’s rail system will be looking very different in the future. The German government and rail company Deutsche Bahn have committed to invest €86 billion in tracks, trains, switching stations over the next ten years. Big chance for companies, as Germany is more open than many other countries to foreign involvement in its rail network.
VW Unveils New Electric Flagship
Volkswagen has said it aims to become the world’s leading producer of electric vehicles, and the German carmaker is off to a promising start.
Porsche Air Taxis
Porsche teamed up with US aviation giant Boeing and is aiming to produce a workable vertical-takeoff-and-landing air taxi prototype by the end of 2020.
Electric Autobahn
Germany opened its first ‘eHighway’ – a 6km stretch of autobahn near Frankfurt along which e-trucks can draw power from overhead cables.
Going Heavy in Lightweight
Germany’s expertise in lightweight engineering, design and services is generating exciting new opportunities and innovations in manufacturing, construction and other industries.
