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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A German physicist revealed why combustion engines can no longer improve

The article discusses the European Union's reversal on electric vehicle transitions, influenced by the automotive industry, particularly Germany and Italy, and features insights from German physicist Johannes Kückens regarding combustion engine technology.

Mar 11 • 10:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Used electric cars are becoming cheaper. When considering total costs, they are already competing with combustion vehicles

The article discusses the decreasing prices of used electric cars in Czechia, making them competitive with traditional combustion engine vehicles when total costs are considered.

Mar 11 • 06:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Production of the iconic car model ends in Germany

Volkswagen has announced that production of the traditional Golf with internal combustion engines will move to Mexico in 2027, even as the electric version will continue to be made in Wolfsburg.

Mar 9 • 14:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

New BYD battery aims to erase the difference between charging and refueling

BYD has developed a new battery technology that seeks to eliminate the gap between charging electric vehicles and refueling traditional combustion engine cars.

Mar 6 • 13:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Police Disappointed with Electric Cars – Combustion Engine Vehicles Proved to Be Better

A trial in Austria concluded that electric vehicles are unsuitable for police patrol use, as they faced numerous operational challenges compared to combustion engine cars.

Mar 6 • 05:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Respected giant tester: The best cars are fully electric – combustion engine products have fallen off the wagon

The ADAC's latest test results reveal that fully electric vehicles outperform combustion engine cars, with nine out of the ten top spots going to electric models.

Mar 4 • 13:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The upcoming giant SUV from Porsche will replace electricity with combustion engines

Porsche is set to introduce a giant SUV that will feature combustion engines instead of electric power.

Feb 27 • 07:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Full Ban on New Combustion Engine Cars Imposed - Here Are the Consequences After Two Years

Ethiopia's government banned the import of combustion engine cars two years ago, leading to a significant increase in the share of electric vehicles.

Feb 23 • 13:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

BMW M is preparing 30 new models by 2029, which will be both electric and internal combustion

BMW M plans to introduce 30 new models by 2029, incorporating both electric and combustion engine options.

Feb 19 • 10:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Chinese ban on combustion engines: Only the electric truck delivers the coal now

China is replacing coal delivery trucks with electric trucks as part of its ban on combustion engines, achieving a significant increase in electric truck sales.

Feb 17 • 13:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Mitsubishi Faces China and Tesla with Hybrid and Electric Plans in 2026

Mitsubishi Motors plans to enhance its competitive stance in the hybrid and electric vehicle market with new models set to launch in 2026, as part of a strategic shift towards reducing reliance on traditional combustion engines.

Feb 13 • 05:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Perspective: One sentence caused a flood of feedback - Also, combustion engines take you cheaply to Lapland

Following a statement in an article about an electric vehicle winter test, the author faced significant backlash from combustion engine supporters who disputed the cost-effectiveness of electric vs. traditional vehicles.

Feb 12 • 09:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Firefighters tally fires: electric cars do not catch fire more often than combustion vehicles

A recent report indicates that electric vehicles (EVs) have a low incidence rate of fires compared to traditional combustion cars in Poland.

Feb 11 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

He is the head of development of a giant and shoots: 'Combustion cars are a technology from a century ago'

Jörg Burzer, head of Development at Mercedes-Benz, criticizes the stagnation of combustion engine technology while highlighting the rapid advancement and potential of electric mobility amidst a challenging regulatory landscape in Europe.

Feb 9 • 15:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Good news about electric cars

A recent study shows that electric cars have a lower accident risk compared to combustion engine vehicles in Finland, according to the Traffic Insurance Center.

Feb 9 • 07:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Stellantis says it overestimated electric vehicles and registers a $26.5 billion accounting write-down

Stellantis announced a $26.5 billion accounting write-down after lowering its ambitions for electric vehicles, citing an overestimation of the transition from combustion engines.

Feb 6 • 13:19 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

The Big Electric Shock - This News Seals the Return of Combustion Engines

Automobile giant Stellantis hits the brakes on electric vehicles and accepts massive write-downs for a drastic strategic shift, signaling a comeback for combustion engines in Europe and the USA.

Feb 6 • 13:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Towing Company in a Busy Week: What Causes Electric and Combustion Engine Cars to Fail in the Freezing Cold?

The CEO of Redgo, Magnus Lindgren, reports an unprecedented volume of assistance requests due to battery issues in vehicles during a particularly busy week in February.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

They Accelerate in Latam! BMW Projects Premium Leadership and Growth in 2026

BMW Group Latin America is experiencing significant growth in the premium segment with optimistic expectations for 2026, driven by its range of electric, hybrid, and combustion vehicles.

Feb 5 • 02:42 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

The impact on future EV sales after the EU's change of direction

The EU has proposed to revise its 2035 goals, potentially allowing internal combustion vehicles to be sold after that date, in response to automotive industry demands amidst geopolitical and trade challenges.

Feb 4 • 16:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

This is the EU's plan that could collapse electric vehicle sales

A campaign group, Transport & Environment (T&E), warns that the EU's proposed easing of the ban on sales of combustion-engine cars may disrupt the auto market significantly.

Feb 4 • 10:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

"It would make sense." Škoda's combustion engines are not ending, a popular SUV could arrive in a new model

Škoda is preparing to launch new models, including a potential new generation of its popular Karoq SUV, despite the ongoing trend toward electric vehicles.

Feb 3 • 12:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Audi is returning to its roots. Announces the return of the A4 badge

Audi plans to revert its naming strategy for vehicles, hinting at the return of the classic A4 badge for internal combustion engine cars after a previous scheme confused customers.

Feb 3 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Explanation by a German physicist: an electric car is six times more efficient than one with a combustion engine

The article discusses the ongoing debate regarding vehicle motorization worldwide, highlighting the European Union's recent decision to reconsider its shift to electric vehicles following industry pressure.

Feb 2 • 19:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The End of Internal Combustion Engines: Prague Taxi Drivers Will Have to Switch to Electric Cars

Starting in 2030, only electric vehicles will be allowed as taxis in Prague, following stricter emissions standards approved by city councilors.

Jan 12 • 11:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class will combine one design for electric and gasoline

The next generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class will offer both traditional combustion engine and fully electric versions that will look nearly identical.

Jan 7 • 09:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

The ban is lifted, but the rules are stricter: Criticism is pouring in on EU goals for the auto industry, here's what is expected from Croatia

The European Commission announced that there will not be a complete ban on internal combustion engine vehicles in the EU by 2035, though it emphasizes a continued transition towards electric and zero-emission vehicles.

Jan 5 • 16:00 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Higher CO2 Price: Driving with Combustion Engines Becomes Significantly More Expensive at the Beginning of the Year

The price for causing climate-damaging emissions has increased at the start of the year, leading to a notable rise in fuel costs for combustion engine vehicles, which the ADAC controversially applauded among its members.

Jan 2 • 18:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Poland with the highest increase in electric car sales

As the EU's ban on the registration of combustion vehicles approaches its end in late 2025, interest in electric cars in Poland surges due to expiring government subsidies under the NaszEauto program, which offers support up to 40,000 zloty for personal vehicle purchases.

Dec 30 • 04:01 UTC

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