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Analysis Forecasts Higher 2023 BEV Registrations in Germany

In recently released report, analysts at German-based Dataforce believe that although “high electricity prices and fewer incentives to buy will make electric mobility less attractive next year,” good reasons support an expanding BEV market in 2023.

Amazon To Double Its Zero-emission Fleet in €1 Billion Investment

The company plans to bring in 10,000 electric delivery vans and 1,500 electric heavy goods vehicles by 2027, and the fleet decarbonization program starts with the introduction of 20 fully electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) by year-end in Germany.

Volvo Will Supply 20 Heavy-duty Electric Trucks to Amazon

The 20 Volvo FH Electric are expected to drive more than one million road kilometers annually and marks an important milestone for decarbonizing road transport.

Netherlands and Germany Hog 50% of All EV Chargers

There is also a clear split between central and eastern European countries and western Europe. Romania, for example, has 0.4% of all the EU’s charging points yet it is six times the size of the Netherlands.

ABB and Shell to Build First Nationwide Network of Fast EV Chargers in Germany

The Shell Recharge network - powered by 100% renewable electricity - will help meet growing German demand for EV charging infrastructure from both consumers and fleets and further accelerate future e-mobility adoption across the country.

War in Ukraine Threatens Germany’s 2030 EV Goal

As nickel prices rise, manufacturers in Europe are heavily affected as Russia accounts for almost 1/3 of global nickel production.

Mercedes to Roll Out Level 3 Driverless Functions in 2022

The system, called Drive Pilot, works at speeds up to 37 MPH and allows drivers to send emails, surf the internet, or watch a film, according to Mercedes.

New Opel Movano Available in Germany

The Movano diesel and Movano-e are now available to order in Germany. The Movano is the most competitive offer the German brand has yet made in the heavy van sector of the light commercial vehicle (LCV) market.

ALD Acquires Fleetpool to Develop Digital Subscription Services

French fleet managing and leasing company ALD Automotive announced it will acquire Fleetpool, a leading German car subscription company.

Vehiculum Leasing Platform in Germany Files for Insolvency

The German start up Vehiculum, offering both business and personal leasing offers, has become insolvent. The Berlin-based online leasing comparison website was designed to offer transparency in the German leasing market along with realtime lease cost comparisons, along with a digital customer journey.