Compelling logic: Car companies must sell even more and for even longer internal combustion engines and destroy the climate in order to eventually build electric cars that destroy the climate less. (translated)
Simon Betschinger accused Professor Karl Lauterbach of wanting to explain to the German petty bourgeoisie that Tesla poses no threat to Volkswagen. As a counterargument, Betschinger pointed out that the world's best-selling electric car in 2025 was the Tesla Model Y, with around 1,085,521 units sold. He described the situation as grotesque and wrote that the German industry had been left behind because the state had created bureaucratic structures that stifled entrepreneurship. He also mentioned German envy and a loss of touch with reality. #Tesla #Volkswagen #Deutschland (translated)
The new Tesla Roadster, presented 20 years after Tesla's first electric car, embodies Elon Musk's vision of a groundbreaking vehicle that can accelerate from 0 to 100 in less than a second and can fly. #Tesla #Roadster #Elektroauto (translated)
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Tesla Roadster fliegt durch die Luft: Elon Musk hat die Bodenhaftung verloren. Buchstäblich
"Electric cars will prevail in any case, because they are technically superior and you can save a lot of money while driving," said Environment Minister Carsten Schneider. #VerbrennerAus #Automobilindustrie #Energiepolitik (translated)
Auto-Aktien steigen nach deutsch-französischer Einigung deutlich
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Electric cars will definitely prevail because they are technically superior and you can save a lot of money while driving. Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) stated: "Electric cars will definitely prevail because they are technically superior and you can save a lot of money while driving." The clear expectation of German companies is that they will take advantage of the new opportunities for investments and job guarantees here in Germany. #VerbrennerAus #Automobilindustrie #EUDekarbonisierung (translated)
Deutschland und Frankreich einig bei Lockerung von Verbrenner-Aus
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The agreement between Germany and France to soften the ban on combustion engines is seen as a political success for Friedrich Merz, but it will have long-term negative effects on international trade and the costs of electric cars due to concessions made on the Made-in-EU criteria. #Verbrennerverbot #EU #FriedrichMerz (translated)
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Einigung mit Frankreich: Das Aus des Verbrenner-Aus hat einen zu hohen Preis
Fuel prices in Austria remain stable, with diesel at 2.158 euros and super gasoline at 1.849 euros, while the government's fuel price brake came into effect on October 1 and is provisionally valid until November 30. #Spritpreise #Diesel #Elektroautos (translated)
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Spritpreise bleiben stabil: Diesel 2,158 Euro, Super 1,849 Euro
Tesla has introduced a new model of the Roadster equipped with rocket engines, which according to Elon Musk will be the last vehicle to be driven by humans, as it is set to go into production in 2028. #TeslaRoadster #Elektroauto #Raketenantrieb (translated)
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Tesla stellt neues Modell Roadster vor - mit Raketendüsen
In Germany, electric cars are booming, with Rhineland-Palatinate leading at 33.1 percent of new registrations, while Hamburg has the lowest share at only 16.9 percent. #Elektroauto #Neuzulassungen #RheinlandPfalz (translated)
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Neuzulassungen 2026: In manchen Regionen boomen Elektroautos ganz besonders
Dr. Rainer Kraft, member of the Bundestag, wrote that the Israeli military has banned Chinese electric cars from all military locations. The possible covert transmission of data via onboard microphones, cameras, and other sensors is classified as a security risk, he explained. At the same time, Kraft criticized that Germany continues to subsidize Chinese electric cars with up to 6,000 euros. He called for an end to the subsidies and labeled Chinese cars as a security risk. https://t.co/McLGQ1sjl5 #Sicherheit #Elektroautos #China (translated)
RCraven1 wrote that Emmanuel Macron persuaded Friedrich Merz to make concessions on the easing of the ban on combustion engines starting in 2035 and received support for stricter European production regulations in return. However, France is already pursuing a different strategy: In September, 42 percent of new registrations were pure electric cars, and Renault is increasing electric car production due to demand. Macron is also ensuring that batteries and as many vehicle components as possible will be produced in Europe in the future. Merz, however, continues to fight for the combustion engine, even though the challenges for the German automotive industry, according to the author, lie in batteries, software, production costs, and increasing competition from China. RCraven1 suggested that France not only wants to sell electric cars but also wants to profit from their production. He asked whether Merz had realized that Macron was conceding on a technology from which France is increasingly turning away and receiving concessions on future technologies in return. #Elektroautos #Automobilindustrie #Zukunftstechnologien (translated)
Volkswagen recalls about 650 ID. models and 200 Cupra Born in Austria due to problems with high-voltage battery cells to address potential thermal overload and fire hazard. #Volkswagen #Elektroautos #Rückruf (translated)
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VW ruft jetzt auch noch E-Autos zurück
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Volkswagen is recalling thousands of electric cars, including the models ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, and ID. Buzz, due to battery issues and thermal stress. #VWRückruf #EAutos #BatterieProbleme (translated)
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Rückruf bei VW: Batterie-Probleme bei tausenden E-Autos
The auto industry could achieve the EU CO₂ targets for new cars despite its push for a relaxation of the phase-out of combustion engines, if the boom in electric cars continues. #EAuto #CO2Grenzen #Autoindustrie (translated)
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Verbrenner-Aus: Elektroauto-Boom macht CO₂-Ziele erreichbar
Volkswagen is facing a recall due to fire hazards in the high-voltage batteries of its electric cars, including the ID.4, with affected drivers being advised to charge their vehicles only up to a maximum of 80 percent. #VW #Elektroauto #Brandgefahr (translated)
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Nach Schrauben-Dilemma - VW droht jetzt ein Brandgefahr-Rückruf
Volkswagen is bringing the sporty GTI tradition into the electric age with the ID 3 GTI, which offers 326 hp and rear-wheel drive, and the model will go on pre-sale in early 2027. #VW #ID3GTI #Elektroauto (translated)
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VW ID 3 GTI: Seensucht nach Sport
The member states of the European Council will call on Brussels to continue trade talks with China, taking into account the recent agreement on restrictions on electric vehicle imports and concerns about the development of trade protection measures. #Tirdzniecība #Ķīna #EiropasSavienība (translated)
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Eiropadomē dalībvalstis aicinās Briseli turpināt tirdzniecības sarunas ar Ķīnu
Polestar, the electric car brand from Gothenburg, presents its new flagship, the Polestar 5, which impresses with impressive performance figures and modern design, but unfortunately lacks some space in the trunk. #Polestar #Elektroautos #Autoindustrie (translated)
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Polestar: Wofür die Marke steht
The automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler has to make millions in write-downs totaling 240 million euros due to weak sales figures of electric cars in China, which negatively affects profit margins and group revenue. #Schaeffler #Elektroauto #China (translated)
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Autozulieferer: Schaeffler leidet in China
A recent ruling by the Munich I District Court could reduce roaming charges for public charging of electric cars, as it considers the high surcharges imposed by the charging station operator EWE Go for unregistered customers to be unjustified. #Elektromobilität #RoamingGebühren #Ladesäulen (translated)
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Urteil zu Roaming-Gebühren - Wird öffentliches E-Auto-Laden bald günstiger?
