Automakers warn bidirectional charging ban

BMW, VW, Ford and other automakers wrote to Germany's Bundesnetzagentur, warning a proposed regulation would block bidirectional EV charging and cost the industry billions.

Handelsblatt

Electrical industry: Sharp rise in German electrical exports

The German electrical industry boosted its exports significantly in July. The EU market in particular is driving growth, but not all major markets are performing well.

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Handelsblatt

Mobility: Share of electric cars in new EU registrations hits a record

In 2025, the share of electric cars among new registrations in the European Union reached a record high. Germany sits above the EU average, but the leaders are other countries.

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Handelsblatt

Regulation: Open letter to the Federal Network Agency: Auto industry warns of new hurdles for electric cars

BMW, VW, Ford and other companies warn that a proposed law could stop bidirectional charging before it even starts. For the industry, it's a multi-billion issue.

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Der Spiegel

Automotive industry: Study warns that EU tariffs and regulations could make electric cars more expensive

The EU aims to shield its crisis-hit auto industry. Now an influential think tank warns that new tariffs and relaxations of the combustion engine ban could make electric cars more expensive — and weaken the sector.

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Automakers warn bidirectional charging ban

Electrical industry: Sharp rise in German electrical exports

Mobility: Share of electric cars in new EU registrations hits a record

Regulation: Open letter to the Federal Network Agency: Auto industry warns of new hurdles for electric cars

Automotive industry: Study warns that EU tariffs and regulations could make electric cars more expensive

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Automakers warn bidirectional charging ban

Electrical industry: Sharp rise in German electrical exports

Mobility: Share of electric cars in new EU registrations hits a record

Regulation: Open letter to the Federal Network Agency: Auto industry warns of new hurdles for electric cars

Automotive industry: Study warns that EU tariffs and regulations could make electric cars more expensive

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