Electric car subsidy 2026: The online application portal is delayed – rules still unclear
The new purchase incentive for electric cars in Germany is launching with a clear contradiction between political promise and practical […]
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Insufficient demand: GM shuts down electric car factory – 1,300 employees affected
At General Motors’ Factory Zero on the border between Detroit and Hamtramck, electric vehicle production has been halted since March
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Municipalities on the verge of collapse – record deficit hits cities and districts with full force
In Germany, the financial crisis of local authorities will worsen in the spring of 2026. This became particularly evident at
Daimler Truck is building a new truck plant in the Czech Republic and relocating production
Daimler Truck is building a new truck plant near Cheb, close to Karlovy Vary, in the Czech Republic, relocating part
EU prepares energy-saving plans – travel, driving and flights are the focus
At the end of March 2026, the EU called on its member states to prepare for potential prolonged disruptions to
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The dream of a battery gigafactory ends in staff reductions at Akasol in Darmstadt
In Darmstadt, a previous industry promise was reversed at the end of March. BorgWarner Akasol launched a severance program after
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Hamburg-Takt – Red-Green prestige project becomes a symbol of political misplanning
In Hamburg, the failure of a key transportation promise made by the SPD and the Greens became painfully apparent in
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Regular frequency dips around 10 p.m.: Wind turbine throttling as the likely cause
On windy days, the continental European power grid regularly experiences significant frequency drops shortly after 10 p.m. The likely cause
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New economic forecasts paint a bleak picture for Germany
Germany will enter the new economic year in spring 2026 with weak prospects. According to their joint forecast, leading economic
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New study reveals massive changes in sediment deposition due to offshore wind farms
In the North Sea, particularly in the German Bight, recent studies from 2026 show that offshore wind farms significantly alter
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Lower Saxony allows new natural gas exploration – dispute over domestic production flares up again
As of April 1st, Lower Saxony has granted Vermilion Energy Germany three permits for the commercial exploration of hydrocarbons. These
Diesel prices are escalating: Bus services and municipal services face massive cutbacks
Rising diesel prices are increasingly putting public transport and municipal services in Germany under pressure. (welt: 30.03.26) Particularly in rural
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100 percent renewable electricity by 2035 – why this goal will be expensive for Germany
Germany is pushing ahead with the transformation of its energy system, aiming to source almost all of its electricity from
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The EU remains firm – no more Russian gas despite war, price pressure and growing resistance
In Brussels on Tuesday, EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen ruled out a change of course despite the war in Iran
After fuel and gas prices, electricity prices are now also exploding
Following the disruptions in fuel and gas prices, the energy crisis is now hitting the electricity market with full force.
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