Great Britain plans to introduce a mileage-based charge for electric cars starting in 2028
Great Britain is planning a mileage-based road tax for electric cars, which is scheduled to come into effect in 2028. […]
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AI boom running out of power – German data centers threaten to fail due to electricity shortages
The AI boom has reached Europe, but in Germany, this digital surge is quickly encountering physical limitations. Frankfurt is the
The Rehden gas storage facility is almost empty – energy security is in jeopardy
The Rehden gas storage facility is emblematic of the current challenges facing Germany’s gas supply. With a fill level of
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New mini-reactor aims to make Helsinki’s heat supply CO2-free
Helsinki is planning to use a compact reactor for climate-neutral heat supply. The municipal energy company Helen is relying on
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Free electricity at midday: Australia’s answer to its solar power overproduction
Australia is facing a problem that, at first glance, seems positive: a massive overproduction of solar power around midday. This
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Chemical industry in decline – another key German industry is threatened with collapse
Germany’s chemical industry is in freefall. More than 200 production facilities have already been shut down, and 40,000 skilled jobs
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Restructuring efforts failed – AE Group closes plants in Thuringia and Hesse
The planned restructuring of the AE Group failed to avert its collapse. At the turn of the year, the plants
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Wind turbine scrap: Germany’s ticking environmental time bomb
The energy transition is presenting Germany with a growing waste disposal problem. Wind turbine scrap, in particular, is becoming a
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District heating – the operators’ monopoly drives up costs while achieving only a small reduction in emissions
District heating is presented as a modern solution, but a look behind the scenes reveals a monopoly that traps households
The crisis is hitting Mahle harder than expected – another 1000 jobs are falling victim to cost pressure
Mahle is in deep crisis. The traditional automotive company is struggling with massive cost pressure and is implementing the largest
Change of course in China – Electric cars removed from the list of strategically important industries
The Chinese government is implementing a profound shift in policy: electric cars are being removed from the list of strategically
Electricity storage facility in Förderstedt – a megaproject with enormous capacity and minimal impact
In Förderstedt near Staßfurt, a battery storage system is being built that is unprecedented in Germany – and at the
British Airways and Air France are leaving Stuttgart Airport
Stuttgart Airport is under increasing pressure. More and more foreign airlines – including British Airways and Air France – are
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Trade balance in disarray – Germany’s dependence on China is growing
Germany’s trade balance is suffering from a significant shift in favor of China. While imports from China are increasing, German
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Viessmann is offering severance packages to employees and is requesting government support
The severance packages offered to employees at Viessmann Climate Solutions mark a significant turning point for the North Hesse region.