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In August, 54.2 percent of Deutsche Bahn's long-distance trains were on time, defined as less than six minutes delay. This is a decrease from 61.1 percent in May and 64.4 percent in April.
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Tesla has launched 45 Cybercabs without steering wheels or pedals in Austin, Texas, operating solely autonomously or via remote control. This is under a special permit as the vehicles do not meet US safety regulations for public roads.
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Following a general renovation of the Berlin-Hamburg railway line, approximately 74 percent of long-distance train journeys between June 14 and July 26, 2023, were at least six minutes late. Additionally, 172 planned long-distance trains were cancelled. The federal government cited heatwaves, severe weather, and issues with signaling technology as causes.
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France has permitted test drives of autonomous Tesla vehicles on public roads following discussions with Elon Musk, after prior safety concerns. Five European states have now allowed the use of Tesla's FSD Supervisé since the start of the year.
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In August 2026, 32.4 percent of newly registered passenger cars in Germany were fully electric. CO2 emissions decreased by 18.0 percent to 86.0 g/km.
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Uber has launched robotaxi operations in London, utilizing technology from Wayve. Passengers are informed in advance and can opt for conventionally driven vehicles if preferred. Prices remain unchanged.
Police & InvestigationsAccidents & DisastersRail Transport
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A door on ICE 528, traveling from Munich to Dortmund, opened at 200 km/h, causing the train to stop at a tunnel entrance near Karlstadt am Main. The Federal Police are investigating the cause of the incident, which resulted in no injuries.
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31.4 percent of adults in Germany own an e-bike, a doubling since 2020. Lower Saxony has the highest ownership rate at 39.4 percent. Approximately 12 to 13 percent of adults regularly replace car trips with e-bike use.
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Almost one in three Germans owns an e-bike or pedelec, according to a survey. The number of owners has more than doubled since 2020, with a 3.4 percentage point increase compared to the previous year.
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The Federal Association for Local Rail Transport (BSN) and the Free State of Bavaria have filed a lawsuit against the redesign of rail tolls in regional transport. The new track access charges could cause additional costs of several hundred million euros this year, with projected price increases of nine percent and back payments of 400 million euros for 2026.
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