Germany is unable to sign the COP26 automobile promise due to a government conflict over e-fuels.

The German government refused to sign a COP26 climate summit declaration on zero-emission vehicles and vans because the transport and environment ministries couldn’t agree on whether or not e-fuels should be included in the country’s long-term transportation plans. Synthetic fuels…

Engie and Volkswagen France have built a solar carport with a capacity of 20 megawatts

Installation is expected to take 22 months At Volkswagen Group France’s headquarters in Aisne, Engie has begun implementing a 20MW solar carport system. The solar PV shade will offer protection for the group’s 6500 vehicle fleet. In requests for proposals…

Skoda will expand its charging station network in the Czech Republic

By 2025, the Czech Republic’s Ministry of Transport, CEZ, and Volkswagen subsidiary Skoda Auto aim to install thousands of charging stations for electric vehicles around the nation. In Prague, a similar declaration of intent has now been signed. The charging…