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Feature | Critical raw materials

October 30th, 2025

Mining for the climate: Chile attracts German investment

Chile, the largest copper and second-largest lithium producer, wants to supply the world with raw materials to support the energy transition. At the same time, the country aims to reduce its mining emissions to zero by 2040. To achieve this, minister Aurora Williams is looking for German partners in Berlin.

By Alexandra Endres

Opinion | Traffic turnaround

October 7th, 2025

Car summit: Real solutions save the climate – and the car industry along with it

Yes, the German automotive industry needs support. But cutting back on climate targets is the wrong approach. Instead, the transition to e-mobility must be accelerated, for the good of car companies and the climate.

By Pauline Schur and Nikolas von Wysiecki

News | Traffic turnaround

September 18th, 2025

BDEW: New registrations of e-cars have risen sharply

Never before have so many new e-cars been registered in Germany in the first half of a year as in 2025 – this is shown by the latest BDEW Electromobility Monitor. As a result, average CO₂ emissions also fell.

By Lukas Bayer