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10 Jun

Electric car market remains below expectations in May

10. June 2020|Categories: Press release|

In Germany, 12,358 electric vehicles were newly registered in May, including pure electric cars, plug-in hybrids and fuel cell vehicles. The increase is 56 percent. New registrations of pure electric cars (BEV) rose slightly in May by 20 percent to 5,578 units. In addition, about twice as many plug-in hybrids [...]

10 Jun

Hydrogen is very important for climate-neutral mobility

10. June 2020|Categories: Press release|

"Hydrogen plays an important role in the mobility of the future. Especially in times of crisis it is important to set the course for future technologies. The international motor vehicle manufacturers therefore welcome the adoption of the National Hydrogen Strategy by the Federal Cabinet, in which Germany sets clear goals [...]

04 Jun

Economic stimulus package boosts innovation and economic recovery

4. June 2020|Categories: Press release|

The international motor vehicle manufacturers regard the extensive economic stimulus package adopted yesterday by the grand coalition as an important step towards overcoming the corona crisis. Reinhard Zirpel, President of the Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) said: "The Federal Government is thus laying the foundation for an economic [...]

15 Apr

VDIK welcomes reopening of the auto trade

15. April 2020|Categories: Press release|

The Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) welcomes the reopening of the auto trade agreed upon today by the Chancellor and the Prime Ministers. According to the decision, motor vehicle dealers will be able to reopen, regardless of the size of the sales area. VDIK President Reinhard Zirpel explained: [...]

09 Apr

Over 10,000 new electric cars in March

9. April 2020|Categories: Press release|

In Germany, 10,329 pure electric cars (BEV) were newly registered in March. This is an increase of 56 percent compared to the same month last year. There were also 9,426 plug-in hybrids (plus 208 percent). According to the Federal Motor Transport Authority, this means that almost 20,000 new electric vehicles [...]

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