The future of mobility is electric – and sustainable. For this reason, we cordially invite you to the nationwide expert dialogue ‘eMobility and sustainable battery procurement’. On 26 March 2025, we will be discussing how we can make battery procurement for electric vehicles even more sustainable with BEM Board Member Markus Emmert and others. Main[…]
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Mexico opts for its own small electric vehicles with »Olinia«
Following Tesla’s announcement that it will not be pursuing its factory plans in Mexico, the country is planning to set up its own production of affordable small electric vehicles with the ‘Olinia’ project. While large manufacturers are primarily focussing on high-priced models, Mexico is targeting compact, energy-efficient and cost-effective vehicles with this concept, which offer[…]
Annual
battery report
As one of the most widely read industry reports, the Volta Foundation’s ‘Annual Battery Report 2024’ provides a comprehensive overview of the latest and most important developments in battery technology, including research, policy and business, in over 500 pages. Last updated in January 2025, the report is compiled by leading experts from industry and academia[…]
Federal infrastructure
dialogue
The final event of the federal government’s infrastructure dialogue took place in Berlin on 27 January 2025. The aim of this dialogue, initiated by the BMDV, was to further develop transport planning in line with climate targets and to provide impetus for the future Federal Transport Infrastructure and Mobility Plan (BVMP) 2040. Over 160 associations[…]
Start-ups as drivers of innovation at Power2Drive Europe
As part of The smarter E Europe, this year’s Power2Drive Europe will once again be the stage for young companies that are shaping the future of the energy and mobility sector with fresh ideas. In the Start-up Area, visitors can experience innovative solutions and technologies that are driving forward the energy transition on over 4,000[…]
Trade fair elektrotechnik 2025: focus on e-mobility
From 12 to 14 February, elektrotechnik 2025 offers an exciting platform for all those active in the field of electromobility. The trade fair is increasingly focussing on future topics such as charging infrastructure and networked solutions for e-mobility. A highlight for trade visitors: In Hall 3, the Building Technology Forum offers informative specialist presentations, including[…]
HKAPIA: Hong Kong Auto Parts Industry Association
»It was a great pleasure for me to present the developments and challenges of electromobility in Germany at an event organised by the Hong Kong Auto Parts Industry Association (HKAPIA),« explained Mustafa Atik, Head of International BEM Representative Offices. The event was hosted by the President of HKAPIA, Mr Chan Hoi Sang, as well as[…]
Scholz proposes a new bonus for e-cars – and the EU is listening
On Tuesday, 21 January, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) argued in favour of Europe-wide subsidies for electric cars. Scholz told the Chemnitzer Freie Presse that the purchase of electric cars could not simply be decreed – however, he was confident due to the growing choice in the sector. According to the Chancellor, the EU Commission[…]
Will the Tesla hype be followed by Tesla shame?
Efficient, progressive, innovative and ecological – until recently, this is what Tesla stood for. Everything that Elon Musk no longer embodies. Many are turning away from the brand and sales figures are dwindling. Tesla drivers, who are ashamed of the sometimes far-right content that Musk spreads, put a sticker on their Tesla: ‘I bought this[…]
Paris heralds the
mobility turnaround
»I would like to share this online find by Peter Jelinek on LinkedIn with you. I was back in Paris myself in autumn after about 15 years and was quite surprised by the positive traffic situation. It was very impressive to move through the city on foot and by public transport; significantly fewer cars, more[…]