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Compulsory break in the traffic jam – This is how much time commuters lose every year in traffic jams
Almost 20 million Germans commute to work every day. And they lose large amounts of precious time in traffic jams. A recent study has compiled concrete figures and identified the cities with the biggest traffic jam problem. But be careful! For the sake of fairness,...
Jan
Compulsory break in the traffic jam – This is how much time commuters lose every year in traffic jams
Industry + MoreAlmost 20 million Germans commute to work every day. And they lose large amounts of precious time in traffic jams. A recent study has compiled concrete figures and identified the cities with the biggest traffic jam problem. But be careful! For the sake of fairness,...
Jan
Changes in 2022 for vehicle operation and drivers
Industry + MoreWe hope you had a good start to 2022. Just like every year, this year will bring new challenges, opportunities and conditions. We have summarised some of the most important changes for 2022 here. There will be changes for automotive companies in particular in the...
Dec
Repairs to electric vehicles: That’s how expensive they really are
Industry + MoreElectric vehicles are known to be much less complex than their petrol and diesel derivatives. At least in terms of the drive train. Previous studies assumed that maintenance and repair of electric vehicles would be considerably cheaper in some cases overall. A new...
Dec
Giving assisted start: The right way to do it!
Industry + MoreWe will all have been in situations where our car won't start at some point. A discharged battery is often the cause. This happens millions of times every year in Germany. So it's useful to know how to give an assisted start. Read all the important information here:...
Nov
“Automotive health”: How modern assistance systems make driving more relaxed and healthy
Industry + MoreYou will be familiar with this: After hours on the motorway - whether you're on the way to a holiday or a business appointment - your back starts to complain. Ergonomic seats, ideally with heating or even massage function, are a real benefit here. But industry is...
Nov
Starter batteries – testing, charging, bypassing and replacements
Technology + ProductsAn annoying situation that many drivers are unfortunately familiar with: The vehicle will not start. Fortunately, there are various ways to solve the problem or avoid it from the outset. Charging, bypassing or replacement: The right solution for a discharged battery...
Oct
Starter batteries – key information on how they work and the parameters
Technology + ProductsWithout them, no vehicle would get moving - the starter battery. It supplies the electrical power for the starter, must store energy and supply electrical consumers with power. Other battery types have also become established in addition to the standard lead-acid...
Oct
The highlights at Automechanika and IAA 2021
Industry + MoreThis year, Automechanika in Frankfurt and IAA in Munich both took place in new formats. We took a look at the almost important topics and highlights of the two leading trade fairs. The topics of Automechanika 2021 Automechanika Frankfurt launched the Digital Plus...
Sep
Environmentally friendly drives: Are hydrogen combustion engines a viable alternative?
Industry + MoreWhen we talk about hydrogen as an energy source for the mobility of the future, the focus is usually on the fuel cells. However, hydrogen is also suitable as a clean fuel for combustion engines. The commercial vehicle sector has the most potential. But the technology...
Sep
Tree sap, salt and sand: How to get your car clean again after a holiday
Industry + MoreI don't know about you, but when my family and I return from holiday in our own car, the vehicle is in need of a deep clean. And even travelling south on a plane is no guarantee that the car will stay clean. This happened a few weeks ago: We travelled to sunny Spain...
Aug
Survey: How do people drive in Germany – and what do drivers do secretly behind the wheel?
Industry + MoreAround 48 million cars are currently registered in Germany. The average age is 9.8 years. Statistics like these are available from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA). But other figures are actually much more interesting. How drivers behave on the road, for...
Aug
Liquid is a thing of the past: Solid batteries are intended to help e-mobility achieve a breakthrough
Industry + MoreThe solid battery is intended to ultimately help electromobility to break through. With this technology, electric vehicles could have significantly higher ranges in the future than they do today. BMW is planning for the first prototypes "significantly before 2025"....
Jan
Compulsory break in the traffic jam – This is how much time commuters lose every year in traffic jams
Industry + MoreAlmost 20 million Germans commute to work every day. And they lose large amounts of precious time in traffic jams. A recent study has compiled concrete figures and identified the cities with the biggest traffic jam problem. But be careful! For the sake of fairness,...
Jan
Changes in 2022 for vehicle operation and drivers
Industry + MoreWe hope you had a good start to 2022. Just like every year, this year will bring new challenges, opportunities and conditions. We have summarised some of the most important changes for 2022 here. There will be changes for automotive companies in particular in the...
Dec
Repairs to electric vehicles: That’s how expensive they really are
Industry + MoreElectric vehicles are known to be much less complex than their petrol and diesel derivatives. At least in terms of the drive train. Previous studies assumed that maintenance and repair of electric vehicles would be considerably cheaper in some cases overall. A new...
Dec
Giving assisted start: The right way to do it!
Industry + MoreWe will all have been in situations where our car won't start at some point. A discharged battery is often the cause. This happens millions of times every year in Germany. So it's useful to know how to give an assisted start. Read all the important information here:...
Nov
“Automotive health”: How modern assistance systems make driving more relaxed and healthy
Industry + MoreYou will be familiar with this: After hours on the motorway - whether you're on the way to a holiday or a business appointment - your back starts to complain. Ergonomic seats, ideally with heating or even massage function, are a real benefit here. But industry is...
Nov
Starter batteries – testing, charging, bypassing and replacements
Technology + ProductsAn annoying situation that many drivers are unfortunately familiar with: The vehicle will not start. Fortunately, there are various ways to solve the problem or avoid it from the outset. Charging, bypassing or replacement: The right solution for a discharged battery...
Oct
Starter batteries – key information on how they work and the parameters
Technology + ProductsWithout them, no vehicle would get moving - the starter battery. It supplies the electrical power for the starter, must store energy and supply electrical consumers with power. Other battery types have also become established in addition to the standard lead-acid...
Oct
The highlights at Automechanika and IAA 2021
Industry + MoreThis year, Automechanika in Frankfurt and IAA in Munich both took place in new formats. We took a look at the almost important topics and highlights of the two leading trade fairs. The topics of Automechanika 2021 Automechanika Frankfurt launched the Digital Plus...
Sep
Environmentally friendly drives: Are hydrogen combustion engines a viable alternative?
Industry + MoreWhen we talk about hydrogen as an energy source for the mobility of the future, the focus is usually on the fuel cells. However, hydrogen is also suitable as a clean fuel for combustion engines. The commercial vehicle sector has the most potential. But the technology...
Sep
Tree sap, salt and sand: How to get your car clean again after a holiday
Industry + MoreI don't know about you, but when my family and I return from holiday in our own car, the vehicle is in need of a deep clean. And even travelling south on a plane is no guarantee that the car will stay clean. This happened a few weeks ago: We travelled to sunny Spain...
Aug
Survey: How do people drive in Germany – and what do drivers do secretly behind the wheel?
Industry + MoreAround 48 million cars are currently registered in Germany. The average age is 9.8 years. Statistics like these are available from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA). But other figures are actually much more interesting. How drivers behave on the road, for...
Aug
Liquid is a thing of the past: Solid batteries are intended to help e-mobility achieve a breakthrough
Industry + MoreThe solid battery is intended to ultimately help electromobility to break through. With this technology, electric vehicles could have significantly higher ranges in the future than they do today. BMW is planning for the first prototypes "significantly before 2025"....