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Electric cars

A boost in electric vehicle manufacturing has occured due to advances in batteries and energy management. But the cars are still far too expensive to become a major hit.

Incentives by governments in some nations are meant to facilitate the development and use of electric cars. This page collates recent DW content on the topic.

Schweden Premiere Elektro-Fahrzeug EQC von Mercedes-Benz in Stockholm

German carmakers join e-mobility race 06.09.2018

For a long time, talking about electric cars meant talking about a Tesla. But that has changed. Elon Musk's baby is no longer the only vehicle in the e-car race. Competition is revving up, in China and elsewhere.
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German e-cars still hampered by lack of charging stations 28.08.2018

Sales of electric cars in Europe have just crossed the 1 million mark, as more consumers are persuaded to opt for green mobility. Can the infrastructure to support the transition from fuel-powered vehicles keep up?
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Tesla deal: Elon Musk's U-turn won't resolve legal woes 27.08.2018

The Tesla boss has abruptly pulled the plug on taking the electric-car maker private. The stunning turnaround may not be enough to ward off US regulators and pacify angry investors.
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DW Business – Europe & Asia 27.08.2018

US, Mexico close to deal to update NAFTA - Nissan launches China-focused electric car
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Nissan launches first low-cost electric car in China 27.08.2018

Nissan's Sylphy Zero Emission electric car has started rolling off the production line at a Guangzhou plant in China. It's the first domestically-produced low-cost electric car made specifically for the Chinese market.
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Kalashnikov unveils new electric car 23.08.2018

Elon Musk's Tesla faces a new and unexpected challenger from weapons giant Kalashnikov. The company has unveiled a design for its new electric car, although its retro style has received mixed reviews on social media.
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From colonies on Mars to Hyperloop — Elon Musk's multifarious projects 08.08.2018

Billionaire investor and tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has always done things his own way, from designing space rockets to manufacturing electric cars. Here's a look at some of his grand futuristic projects.
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Elon Musk to take Tesla private? 07.08.2018

The chief executive officer of US carmaker Tesla has said on Twitter he is considering taking the company private. Investors reacted positively to the announcement, with shares up considerably within minutes.
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With cash concerns clouding Tesla's future, will the dawn yet break for Elon Musk and Co? 25.07.2018

Despite breaking into the notoriously impenetrable auto industry and building popular electric cars, Tesla and its boss Elon Musk have had a rough ride lately. Is the end nigh for them, or is the dawn about to break?
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Can Germany conquer global e-car markets? 13.07.2018

German carmakers didn't pioneer the new era of electric cars, but now they're making massive investments in EV model development and production. By 2025 they may surpass their rivals for global e-car market share.
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Trade conflict sees Tesla hiking prices in China 10.07.2018

US carmaker Tesla raised prices for some of its electric car models in China, becoming the first manufacturer to do so as trade tensions between Washington and Beijing hit producers. Other firms may soon follow suit.
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Spotlight on Europe - 06 July 2018 06.07.2018

How tough is it going to be migrating into Europe after new deal between German chancellor Angela Merkel and her coalition partners ?+++ Austria vows to protect its border after that deal+++Nordic countries lead in use of electric cars despite car dealers scepticism

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Inside Europe: 05.07.2018 05.07.2018

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's last-ditch deal to end a dispute over migration —Harley-Davidson caught in the crosshairs of a transatlantic trade dispute — NATO discusses the clash between US President Donald Trump and Merkel ahead of a Brussels summit — Norway's electric vehicles and why some car dealers are trash-talking them — Spain's resort island of Palma, Majorca outlaws Airbnb and more.
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Inside Europe: No Nordic love for electric cars? 05.07.2018

Nordic countries are often seen as very environmentally friendly. Norway, for example, is the undisputed leader in electric cars. But the region's auto industry got a shock recently when two researchers went on a mystery shopping tour of 80 car dealers across Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Iceland. More often than not they were told not to buy electric models. Nik Martin reports.
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Tesla finally hits Model 3 production target 02.07.2018

US automaker Tesla has confirmed that it reached a manufacturing milestone over the weekend. The company was able to produce 5,000 electricModel 3 vehicles in roughly a week, only hours after the deadline.
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BMW's huge battery order adds to EU controversy 29.06.2018

German premium automaker BMW is ordering several billion euros worth of batteries for electric cars from a Chinese manufacturer. The move suggests that cultivating a European producer now seems even more remote.
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