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Bosch and Cariad Showcase Automated Valet Charging at CES

Bosch and Volkswagen subsidiary, Cariad are showcasing automated valet charging during the CES 2024 exhibition in Las Vegas. 

Yamaha to Launch Battery-Swapping Service for E-bikes

Yamaha Motor has established a new company, ENYRING GmbH, which will offer battery swapping services for electric micromobility vehicles. 

Germany: KelRide Autonomous Shuttles Expand to 30-Kilometre Network

Germany's KelRide project is entering its final phase, introducing Europe's largest connected operating area for autonomous shuttles.

Lilium Starts Production on Its Lilium Jet eVTOL

Lilium has commenced production of its Lilium Jet electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Wessling, Germany.

BMW to Launch Level 3 Automated Driving Function

First Autonomous Truck to Operate on German Autobahn

The ATLAS-L4 research and development project will launch the first autonomous truck to drive on a German autobahn.

Lilium Commences Production on Electric Propulsion System for eVTOL Jet

Lilium has commenced production on the electric propulsion system for its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet.

Ford BlueCruise Approved for Use in Germany

Ford's BlueCruise Level 2 ADAS has received regulatory approval from Germany’s Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) for use on the nation's highways.

MIRA and Telekom Trial Teleoperated Shuttle Service in Bonn

Deutsche Telekom and MIRA are testing the use of teleoperated shuttle vehicles in Bonn, Germany using a 5G network.

AI Mobility Lab Exhibition to Launch at InnoTrans 2024

InnoTrans is further expanding its portfolio by launching an AI Mobility Lab exhibition area at the upcoming 2024 event. 

Voi and Battery-as-a-Service Provider Swobbee Enter 3-Year Partnership

Voi has entered a 3-year partnership with Swobbee to improve the efficiency and sustainability of battery swapping for e-scooter sharing.

EasyMile’s Autonomous Shuttles in Yet Another German Town

Two EasyMile driverless shuttles have been successfully ferrying passengers between Ilmenau train station and the Technical University.

Germany: Zeus Launches Solar-Powered E-scooter Charging Pilot in Regensburg

Zeus has partnered with Zolar to launch the Litree solar-powered e-scooter charging pilot in Regensburg, Germany.

BMDV Funds Deployment of Autonomous Vehicles in Munich

BMDV has announced funding for the MINGA research project, which is focused on advancing the use of autonomous vehicles in Munich. 

German Government to Fund Development of Fuel Cell System for Maritime Shipping

The German government is providing funding to develop a fuel cell system for maritime shipping, which will be tested on a cruise ship.

Largest 'E-sharing Hub' in Europe Opens at Hamburg Airport

The largest 'e-sharing hub' in Europe has opened at Hamburg Airport, providing 120 charging points for electric car shares. 

Bolt Launches "Reckless Rider" Score to Improve E-scooter Safety

Bolt has become the first micromobility operator to launch a reckless rider score feature to help tackle unsafe e-scooter habits. 

Deutsche Bahn to Deploy Autonomous On-Demand Vehicles in Germany

Deutsche Bahn's first project to operate autonomous on-demand vehicles in normal traffic will launch in the Rhine-Main region of Germany. 

BVG Partners with Vianova to Improve Shared Mobility in Berlin

BVG has selected Vianova to help improve connections between public transport and shared mobility in Berlin.

Vay Deploys First Vehicle without an In-Vehicle Driver on European Public Roads

Vay has operated its first driverless electric car on public roads in Hamburg using teledriving technology. 

Germany: Up to 10,000 Autonomous Vehicles to Operate in Hamburg

Germany's BMDV aims to establish Hamburg as a 'Metropolitan Mobility Model Region,' with up to 10,000 autonomous vehicles by 2030.

Germany: BMDV Supports Implementation of Urban Cable Cars

Germany's BMDV has published guidelines to support municipalities wishing to introduce cable cars into urban public transport networks.

Automated Parking System Approved for Commercial Use at Stuttgart Airport

Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has approved the commercial use of Bosch and Mercedes-Benz's automated parking system.

Dynamic Wireless EV Charging to Be Deployed on a German Autobahn

Eurovia and Electreon have announced a project to demonstrate dynamic wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging on a German Autobahn.