The Mobility Week In Review

German government's e-fuels obsession clashes again with automotive industry trends

German government's e-fuels obsession clashes again with automotive industry trends
Miguel Elizondo |

This edition of The Mobility Week in Review covers the recent efforts by the German government to rejuvenate the combustion engine, the conclusive farewell to scooters in Paris, and the resurrection of VanMoof's electric bicycles.

Without wasting any more time, let's get started.

⛽️ Germany's call to save friendless engine

A clear message resonates from the ongoing events at the IAA Mobility: the automotive industry has collectively shifted its focus away from the combustion engine. Despite this industry-wide transition, the German government remains steadfast in its commitment to the traditional engine technology.