Nearly a year ago, Norbert Lins (CDU) and two fellow party members called on the Commission President to ensure a higher proportion of biofuels would be offered at gas stations. Ursula von der Leyen has now responded.
By Markus Grabitz
Bavarian manufacturer BMW is making recommendations on fleet regulations. Without further measures, the EU will fail to meet its goal of having electric vehicles account for 90% of new cars by 2035.
By Markus Grabitz
Western carmakers in China are becoming targets of pity and cynicism. Their era of joint ventures is increasingly seen as over. But not every Chinese industry observer shares that view.
By Manuel Liu
Chinese carmaker BYD wants to join the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, or ACEA. In doing so, the company is pushing its globalization not just commercially, but politically as well – and could gain influence over economic policy decisions.
By Christian Domke Seidel
In China, “Made in Germany” still carries weight. But not when it comes to EVs: According to a study by Berylls by AlixPartners, nearly one in four drivers of a German electric car would not buy the same brand again.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The German coalition committee has agreed on a joint position regarding the automotive package. The Social Democrats are making far-reaching concessions to the CDU/CSU and automakers. In the European Parliament, the German SPD group has already expressed reservations.
By Markus Grabitz
Germany’s struggling automotive industry is looking for new avenues. Synergies with the defense industry offer opportunities, but not a comprehensive solution to the employment crisis. This is a review of developments over the past few weeks.
By Katharina Horban
Driverless taxis are becoming increasingly visible in China. Not least because of support from Beijing, growth forecasts are pointing sharply upward. But recent incidents have also exposed the technology’s vulnerabilities. On Tuesday evening, more than 100 robotaxis came to a standstill in the middle of the road.
By Jörn Petring
Parliamentary rapporteurs are beginning to take positions on the Commission’s proposals for carbon fleet limits and Clean Corporate Fleets. If they fail to reach an agreement, forces to the right of the Christian Democrats stand ready to step in.
By Markus Grabitz
The Industrial Accelerator Act is creating new challenges for BYD, Xpeng, and other Chinese automakers in the EU market. They do not have much time to respond.
By Christian Domke Seidel
