German, French FMs meet Syria’s new rulers, urge peaceful transition
The foreign ministers of Germany and France met with Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa in Damascus on Friday, marking the first visit by European Union ministers to the country since the fall of the Assad regime in December. The
Contargo logistics adds 20 Mercedes eActros 600 electric semis to fleet
European logistics firm Contargo is adding twenty of Mercedes’ new, 600 km-capable eActros battery electric semi trucks to its trimodal delivery fleet, bringing zero-emission shipping to Germany’s hinterland.
more…“500500” Hospital project to enhance cancer care, says Egyptian PM
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly convened a meeting on Tuesday to review the progress of the new National Cancer Institute in Sheikh Zayed, known as the “500500 Hospital.” The Prime Minister emphasised the hospital’s critical role in enhancing cancer treatment
California wins the first round against Trump as Tesla faces down a union coup
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, the Trump administration has lost its first battle against state’s rights in California while Tesla faces down (what it’s calling) a union coup in Germany. Meanwhile, SoCal Edison puts 280 Chevy
Egypt, Germany sign €77.3m debt swap, grant agreements to boost development
Egypt and Germany have strengthened their economic partnership with the signing of agreements worth a total of €77.3m, aimed at supporting development across multiple sectors. The agreements include a debt swap and grant funding for projects focused on technical education,
Strategic Planning Failure by Legacy Auto: From Disrupters to the Disrupted
From conversations between Dr Paul Wildman and CleanTechnica’s David Waterworth on Strategic Planning. Paul and I have had and will continue to have in-depth conversations about the industry transition to electric cars and its broader and deeper implications. This article
Average price of new electric cars jumps in Germany, falls in China
EV prices in Germany rose 7.5 pct on average in 2024 - driven by bigger jumps at the top end. But in China, EV prices fell
From Bonn to Berlin: A Tale of Two Cities
During my stay in Berlin, I engaged with experts specialising in the development of new cities. The relocation of Germany’s capital from Bonn to Berlin provides valuable lessons that merit close examination. The number of federal government employees in Germany
Death toll from Israeli aggression in Gaza reaches 44,502
The Ministry of Health in Gaza has reported two mass killings of civilians in the past 24 hours, leaving 36 dead and 96 injured. These latest attacks bring the death toll from Israeli aggression to 44,502, with 105,454 injured, since
Egypt’s Investment Minister Opens Egypt–North Rhine-Westphalia Economic Summit with 100 German Companies Present
Hassan El-Khatib, Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, concluded his visit to Germany by meeting with the State Minister for Economic Affairs of North Rhine-Westphalia. The two officials discussed potential avenues for cooperation in trade and investment, agreeing that