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 energy crisis in Europe is driving up demand for electric cars. At the same time, interest in internal combustion engines is declining, according to online platforms.
By Lisa Kuner
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
China has introduced a national information platform for tracking EV batteries. Beginning in April, industry players must digitally register and monitor batteries throughout their entire life cycle.
By Julia Fiedler
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
The NGO Transport & Environment sees this as an improvement. Strict CO₂ targets kept Europe in the running for global leadership in electric vehicles and saved oil.
By Kai Schöneberg
Škoda is withdrawing from the Chinese market by mid-year. The Czech Volkswagen subsidiary plans to focus on India and Southeast Asia.
By Amelie Richter
A survey shows that Chinese companies view Europe not as a temporary stopover but as a long-term partner. This, however, depends on Brussels creating “stable, fair, and predictable” conditions.
By Manuel Liu
Last year, electric car sales in the EU reached a new record high, accounting for 19% of new registrations. The think tank Transport & Environment expects these figures to continue rising and warns against relaxing fleet limits.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Electric trucks are following the example of electric cars from China. With low prices and high-quality technology, they are pushing their way onto the European market. Sales are set to begin before the end of this year.
By Ning Wang
