Press releases

07 Feb

Hydrogen plays a central role in climate-neutral transport

7. February 2020|Categories: Press release|

"Hydrogen plays a central role in the mobility of the future. In addition to battery electromobility, fuel cell drives are indispensable for achieving climate-neutral road traffic. The international manufacturers are therefore counting on a quick adoption of the Federal Government's National Hydrogen Strategy," said Reinhard Zirpel, President of the Association [...]

05 Feb

Car market starts with decline of 7 percent

5. February 2020|Categories: Press release|

In January, 246,300 new passenger cars were registered in Germany, according to the German Federal Motor Transport Authority. This is 7 percent less than in the same month last year. This meant that the German passenger car market was in line with expectations at the start of the year. The [...]

24 Jan

Government should remove barriers to private charging points

24. January 2020|Categories: Press release|

"An efficient charging infrastructure is crucial to help electric mobility achieve a breakthrough in Germany. The private charging infrastructure is particularly important in this context. At least two thirds of all charging processes take place at home," says Reinhard Zirpel, President of the Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK). [...]

10 Jan

German commercial vehicle market reaches record level in 2019

10. January 2020|Categories: Press release|

New registrations of commercial vehicles and buses in Germany rose by 6 percent to 409,800 units in 2019. This is the fourth year in succession that the commercial vehicle market has reached a record level. The international manufacturers achieved a stable market share of around 29 percent. Reinhard Zirpel, President [...]

18 Nov

Higher environmental bonus will boost electric cars

18. November 2019|Categories: Press release|

The Federal Cabinet today adopted the increase and extension of the environmental bonus for electric vehicles. Reinhard Zirpel, President of the Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK), said: "The higher environmental bonus can give electric mobility in Germany a significant boost. This is a clear signal to car buyers: [...]

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