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Electromobility

68. Internationale Automobil Ausstellung IAA 11.09.2019, Frankfurt: Cockpit, Innenansicht eines Byton M-Byte während der Pressetage auf der 68. Internationalen Automobil Ausstellung IAA in Frankfurt. Die Ausstellung ist für das Publikum vom 12.09. bis 22.09.2019 geöffnet. Frankfurt Deutschland Messe *** 68 International Motor Show IAA 11 09 2019, Frankfurt Cockpit, Interior view of a Byton M Byte during the press days at the 68 International Motor Show IAA in Frankfurt The exhibition is open to the public from 12 09 09 to 22 09 2019 Frankfurt Germany Trade Fair
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Despite electric boom: several start-ups on the brink of extinction

China's electric market is growing and growing and growing. Nevertheless, not all electric start-ups make the cut. Some are lost on the way. Reasons are too high costs, management problems or excessive ambitions. Only those who get a grip on all these issues have a chance on the merciless predatory market. In the meantime, the stories of the once highly acclaimed bankrupt companies are sounding more and more like soap operas.

By Christiane Kuehl

Nils Schmid
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"Merkel's China policy is outdated"

Nils Schmid is concerned: China poses a serious challenge, he says, because it is taking place in an area in which Germany and the West have hitherto considered themselves unrivaled. Angela Merkel's China policy will not get us very far, the SPD foreign policy expert warns. The behavior of the German economy is also not a credit to the country. It is high time for a new German China policy. This interview was conducted by Michael Radunski. Here can find more interviews with top representatives of German politics ahead of the 2021 federal elections.

By Michael Radunski

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E-fuels: engine or brake of decarbonization?

The EU Commission intends to issue a legal act that will define the framework for the production of renewable fuels before the end of this year. The role of e-fuels and hydrogen in transport is also a topic in the Bundestag election campaign.

By Lukas Knigge

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Magnets: Commission wants less dependence on China

Permanent magnets made of rare earths are important components in electric motors and wind turbines. As the Green Deal is implemented, demand is growing – but 98 percent of production is located in China. That is set to change.

By Timo Landenberger

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The race for the 1000 km mark

Work on the electric car battery of the future with a range of over 1000 kilometers is in full swing. In China, market leader CATL in particular is working on several options for further increasing not only range, but also safety and energy density - ideally with less space requirements and at low cost. The charging speed also plays an important role.

By Christiane Kuehl

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Battery recycling: an unearthed treasure?

With the electrification of road traffic, the demand for battery raw materials such as lithium or cobalt is also growing. To be more independent of imports, the EU wants to focus more on recycling – and in doing so, also hold the automotive industry accountable.

By Nico Beckert