"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 [...]
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 [...]
In May, 168,100 new passenger cars were registered in Germany according to the Federal Motor Transport Authority. That is 50 percent less than in the same month last year. This means that the decline in May is somewhat less than in April. Nevertheless, May 2020 is the second worst registration [...]
The German Bundestag has decided to extend the toll exemption for natural gas trucks. Reinhard Zirpel, President of the Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) welcomed the decision: "In this way, the Federal Government is creating planning security for transport companies that rely on environmentally friendly gas trucks. Natural [...]
In Germany, 10,277 electric vehicles were newly registered in April, including pure electric cars, plug-in hybrids and fuel cell vehicles. The increase is 32 percent. In the first three months of this year, however, there was still an increase of 125 percent. New registrations of pure electric cars (BEV) fell [...]
According to the Federal Motor Transport Authority, 120,800 new passenger cars were registered in Germany in April. This minus of 61 per cent compared to the same month last year represents by far the largest decline in a single month since the beginning of time. In the first four months [...]
Since the start of the lockdown measures in Germany in mid-March, new car registrations have fallen by more than half. Although car dealerships have reopened, there has not yet been a significant recovery in the automobile market. Reinhard Zirpel, President of the Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, therefore emphasized: [...]
The corona crisis is hitting the global automotive industry hard. Despite the restart of production in Europe and the reopening of car dealerships, the dangers for businesses and jobs are far from over. Another major concern is that customers are more reluctant to buy alternative drive systems in uncertain times. [...]
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: [...]
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 [...]