Tag: Germany

Ecobat races toward battery recycling with three new lithium plants to meet global EV boom

Ecobat launched three battery recycling plants in one year, with plans to expand processing to 25,000 tons. Soaring global EV production and battery demand make recycling critical for sustainable supply and reduced mineral extraction. Each facility...

Künzelsau gets fast-charging as Mer expands across Germany

New fast-charging hub in Künzelsau as Mer Germany opens a 400-kilowatt charging park as part of the Deutschlandnetz expansion. The site is designed to be sustainable and accessible with solar panels, barrier-free access, and amenities...

Li-Cycle announces major partnerships in Germany to power its European battery recycling expansion

Li-Cycle announces two major recycling partnerships in Germany, expanding its European battery recycling network. Deals with premium and luxury EV manufacturers secure a steady supply of battery materials for its Germany Spoke. Strengthens Li-Cycle’s role in...

BMW expands its Research and Innovation Center to charge the quiet EV revolution

BMW’s Aeroacoustics and Electric Drive Center features the world’s quietest wind tunnel for precise EV noise testing. Engineers use advanced tools like acoustic cameras and laser vibrometry to refine acoustics and vibrations in EVs. The facility’s...

Wallbox Supernova DC fast charger earns key certification in Germany

The Wallbox Supernova DC fast charger has earned Germany's strict Eichrecht certification, ensuring accurate energy measurement and billing. The certification opens significant opportunities for Wallbox in Germany and the DACH region, amid a booming EV...

The Port of Hamburg sets a course for sustainability with new fast-charging points

The Port of Hamburg has opened six fast-charging stations to support freight transport electrification. Powered by 100% sustainable energy, the stations reduce emissions and support green logistics. The Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport funded the...

EnBW has installed 5,000 public fast-charging points across Germany 

EnBW has installed 5,000 public fast-charging points in Germany, the first company in the country to do so. They plan to add 1,000 more fast-charging points by year-end and aim for 6,000 by mid-year. EnBW's 100%...

Mer installs 25 eco-friendly EV charge points at the TecAlliance Weikersheim site in Germany

TecAlliance and Mer Germany have installed 25 new PV-powered charging points at Weikersheim, aiming for CO2 neutrality by 2030. The PV system, coupled with recycled battery storage, generates 202 kWh of solar energy and reduces...

48 new MAN electric buses hit the streets of Hamburg, Germany

VHH adds 48 MAN electric buses, boosting its electric fleet to 183 out of 750. The buses feature large mobility areas, illuminated stop buttons, door air conditioning, and trial cameras replacing mirrors. These buses, part of...

Ohme smart EV charging tech hits Germany

Ohme, the UK's fastest-growing EV charging company, brings its award-winning tech to Germany. Introducing the Home Pro 11kW: German drivers can now enjoy dynamic tariff integration and smart charging. With rising EV sales in Germany, Ohme's...

Kempower installs its first public charging system in Germany

Kempower installs first public chargers in Kleve, Germany, operated by Kuster Energy. Eichrecht certification allows Kempower to expand, ensuring quality and safety. Kleve location offers 400 kW capacity with efficient Kempower Satellites for quick charging. Kempower brings...

Mer and IKEA are set to build one of Germany’s largest EV charging networks

Mer and IKEA to deploy 1,000+ EV charging points, establishing Mer as a major player in the German market. Collaboration supports EU green directives, focusing on CO2 reduction and sustainability, with all charging points using...
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Fastned wins a major “Deutschlandnetz” tender to expand fast-charging across Germany’s highway network

Fastned wins 34 sites in Germany's "Deutschlandnetz" for highway fast-charging stations. Expanding in northern Germany to meet rising electric vehicle demand. Emphasizing improved tender conditions for better customer experience at charging stations. Fastned secures 34 sites across...

Electric truck range reaches new heights

Germany’s Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) announces successful tests of an electric truck with a fuel cell range extender. Game-changing "SeLv" research project hits the mark, pushing the boundaries of heavy-duty trucks for emission-free...

Mercedes electrifies Germany with the debut of its first charging hub

Mercedes-Benz launches its inaugural charging hub in Mannheim, Germany. Taking charge, the Mannheim hub breaks ground as the first of 30 upcoming fast-charging parks in Europe, expanding to 200+ by the end of 2024.  Mercedes joins...

Mer Germany secures government contract to expand German charging infrastructure

Mer Germany secures contract for 700 fast-charging points at 83 locations in Germany. Innovative approach includes diverse site designs and sustainable features. User convenience emphasized with multiple payment options for green-powered charging hubs. Mer Germany will install...

Germany drives decarbonisation with €211.8 billion climate fund

Germany commits €211.8B to decarbonization via climate fund (2024-2027) Funding emphasises e-mobility, charging networks, CO2 pricing increase "Special Assets Climate and Transformation Fund" drives innovation and neutrality Germany tackles climate change head-on with a huge funding boost...