The two German car companies, VW and Mercedes, want to explore close cooperation with Canada to secure important raw materials for battery production. Yesterday, they signed letters of intent with the Canadian government in Toronto.
By Redaktion Table
Will it still be worthwhile for manufacturers to sell combustion engines until 2035? That depends on the proposal the Commission will submit for the Euro 7 emissions standard in a few weeks.
By Markus Grabitz
The manufacturer with the star sells more than a third of its cars in China. One-fifth of the shares are in Chinese hands. There is repeated speculation about a takeover.
By Markus Grabitz
Frans Timmermans is not a fan of synthetic fuels in private vehicles. The Commission Vice President wants to exclude e-fuels from the fleet rules for car manufacturers. However, the word from Berlin is that Ursula von der Leyen will push him to present the proposal on e-fuels the Environment Council has called for.
By Markus Grabitz
To ensure that the transition to a greener transport system can succeed, the 27 EU member states must expand their charging infrastructure as quickly and extensively as possible. While the Commission and the Council have already defined their positions for the expansion, negotiations in the Parliament have so far stalled. Now, there are far-reaching compromises. However, "a few thick boards" still need to be drilled.
By Lukas Knigge
