In 2021, the proportion of new registrations in Germany made up by alternative drive systems increased. Internal combustion engines, on the other hand, are on the decline.

The Australian lithium company Vulcan Energy Resources and the European chemical group Nobian are planning the first production of climate-neutral lithium in Germany.

Accelerating climate protection: Because Germany is clearly lagging behind in its climate targets, Habeck wants to initiate immediate measures.

The Vietnamese car manufacturer Vinfast plans to produce electric vehicles in Germany in the future in order to gain a foothold on the European market.

The Canadian company Ucore Rare Metals is building a pilot plant to process rare earths and technology metals. This could be a crucial step toward an independent North American supply chain for the critical raw materials.

Ten percent more than in 2020: Sales of solar systems rose sharply in Germany last year.