Berlin

Berlin on Verge of Creating Gigantic Car-Free Zone

We love electric vehicles here on CleanTechnica because they are cleantech that cut emissions from the transportation sector — to a tremendous degree. They are also cool tech and fun. However, there’s something they don’t beat — human-powered transport. Biking and walking are much preferred for transportation needs. Unfortunately, most … [continued]

From Hydrogen Hope To EV Reality: How Hype’s Subsidy Bubble Burst

Hype, once celebrated as a poster child for hydrogen mobility in Europe, has abandoned hydrogen as its primary fuel source, and has pivoted to solely electric vehicles for taxis. This pivot should not surprise anyone who has been closely tracking the consistent and inevitable collapse of hydrogen-powered transportation ventures around … [continued]

Berlin Gets A Flying Electric Ferry

Stockholm-based Candela Technology AB announced on September 6th 2024 the sale of a Candela P-12 electric hydrofoiling ferry to charter cruises in Berlin. “Berlin is a city with a lot of water, but this is hardly used for transport. We want to open up waterways for fast, emission-free transport. We need … [continued]

NIO Innovation Center Opens In Berlin, In-House Battery Production Delayed

NIO has opened a new Innovation Center in one of the hearts of Europe — Berlin, Germany. “In response to the need for software that’s central to the user experience, the Berlin Innovation Center will be responsible for the development of new technologies and its respective localisation, testing and validation … [continued]

Wolfsburg vs Grünheide — Volkswagen To Revolutionize Its Main Manufacturing Plant, Inspired By Tesla

Originally posted on EVANNEX. By Charles Morris Recently, Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess and VW brand chief Ralf Brandstätter called 120 top-level executives to company HQ in Wolfsburg for a crisis meeting. The two leaders announced the launch of a “struggle against Grünheide.” Grünheide is the town just outside of Berlin that’s … [continued]