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Electromobility

Till Hoppe, Corinna Visser
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TTC: Blinken sees convergence on China policy

The representatives of the EU and the USA showed demonstrative unity at the press conference at the end of the Trade and Technology Council (TTC). There was convergence not only on the issue of dealing with China. Important decisions were also made on electromobility and AI.

By Till Hoppe

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Economy sees TTC at crossroads

The Trade and Technology Council (TTC) between the EU and the USA is supposed to fix what laws like the IRA have damaged. But the major business associations have so far lacked tangible results – the upcoming fourth meeting is therefore a "critical milestone".

By Corinna Visser

230524 -- LAGOS, May 24, 2023 -- Guests pose for a group photo at a launch ceremony for Yutong electric buses in Lagos, Nigeria, on May 23, 2023. Chinese bus maker Yutong on Tuesday launched the first electric mass transit buses targeting public transport in Lagos, Nigeria s economic hub, as the country prepares for the gradual shift from internal combustion engine-powered vehicles to sustainable electric vehicles EVs. The project is a collaboration between the Oando Clean Energy Limited, Yutong s partner in Nigeria, and the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority to start proof-of-concept with two Yutong electric buses on the Bus Rapid Transit road in Lagos. Photo by /Xinhua NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINESE ELECTRIC BUSES-LAUNCH LixPeng PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
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Yutong's uncertain partner in Lagos

The Chinese manufacturer Yutong plans to supply 12,000 electric buses to the Nigerian metropolis. However, the deal could come with unpleasant surprises. The Nigerian partner is embroiled in a severe financial scandal.

By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen

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Protests against CATL plant in Hungary

CATL is investing billions in a battery cell production facility in Debrecen, Hungary. Locally, this is not going down well with everyone; there are demonstrations and complaints. The battery giant has so far tried in vain to appease the citizens.

By Amelie Richter