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As part of its efforts to decrease carbon emissions, Shell plans to close its Wesseling, Germany oil refinery by 2025 and repurpose the location for lubricant feedstock production. (Photo: Energy Capital Media)

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Shell to convert German refinery into lubricant feedstock facility by 2025

Post Date 01/26/2024

Shell has announced plans to shut down its oil refinery in Wesseling, Germany, by 2025 and repurpose the site for the production of lubricant feedstock, [more…]

Switzerland's Meyer Burger Technology has announced plans to close its solar module manufacturing facilities in Germany. (Photo: Meyer Burger Technology)

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Meyer Burger Technology to close solar module manufacturing facilities in Germany

Post Date 01/17/2024

Switzerland-based Meyer Burger Technology has revealed plans to shut down its solar module manufacturing facilities in Germany, citing a challenging market environment in Europe. The [more…]

Volkswagen, the German behemoth, is currently engaged in discussions with France's Blue Solutions, a company that is known for manufacturing solid-state batteries for Daimler electric buses. (Photo: European Auto News)

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Volkswagen’s quest for EV batteries, exploring options beyond QuantumScape

Post Date 01/17/2024

Volkswagen has been at the forefront of the electric vehicle (EV) revolution, with ambitions to develop solid-state batteries that promise longer ranges and shorter charging [more…]

Volkswagen is reintroducing physical buttons in response to criticism of its touchscreen-heavy designs. (Photo: Volkswagen)

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Business Germany

Volkswagen goes retro with physical buttons in ID.2all electric vehicle

Post Date 12/19/2023

In a surprising departure from its recent touchscreen-centric designs, Volkswagen is turning back the clock with the interior of its upcoming compact EV, the ID.2all. [more…]

Dec. 12, 2023 - Puma will stop sponsoring Israel's national football team next year, a decision made before the Oct. 7 attack, as stated by a spokesperson on Tuesday. (Photo: Social Media)

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Puma ends sponsorship with Israel’s national football team due to growing controversy

Post Date 12/12/2023

In a surprising move, Puma, the German sportswear giant, has announced the termination of its sponsorship deal with Israel’s national football team, effective next year. [more…]

Volkswagen Mexico, after investing $760 million in the Puebla plant, is gearing up to manufacture electric vehicles for the entire North American market by 2026. (Photo: Volkswagen)

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Volkswagen Mexico’s Puebla plant prepares for electric vehicle production for U.S. market

Post Date 11/17/2023

In a groundbreaking development, Volkswagen Mexico is gearing up for a significant shift in its production focus as it eyes a future dominated by electric [more…]

Eli Lilly to construct a production plant in Western Germany. (Photo: Visitindy)

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Eli Lilly announces bold move with €2 Billion investment in German production plant

Post Date 11/16/2023

In a strategic move aimed at bolstering its presence in Europe and addressing global supply chain vulnerabilities, U.S. pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has unveiled plans [more…]

German govt. steps in to provide crucial support as Siemens Energy faces a nearly 5 billion euro loss in its fiscal year. (Photo: Siemens Energy)

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Business Germany

Siemens Energy fortifies finances with a 7.5 billion government support

Post Date 11/15/2023

In a surprising turn of events, Siemens Energy, a major player in the energy sector, has secured a substantial 7.5 billion euros ($8.15 billion) in [more…]

Canadian, German, and Australian mineral explorers aim to secure premium prices for crucial metals in electric vehicles, and to reduce dependence on China's dominant role in the market. (Photo: Lynas)

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Miners aim to break China’s dominance in rare earth minerals

Post Date 11/08/2023

In a bid to challenge China’s stranglehold on the production and supply of rare earth metals, several Canadian, German, and Australian mining companies are devising [more…]