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Hammer of the Week from Ettlingen

By withut-me 05.09.2026 1 views
TL;DR AI-generated A new bike path in Ettlingen features lights that cannot be switched on due to a lack of permits and environmental concerns. Responsibility for activating the lighting remains unclear.
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Domestic Companies & Markets Transport Policy

Wiesbaden - Low Water Levels in Rivers: Rhine Bordering States Concerned About Inland Navigation and Urge More Federal Investment

By withut-me 04.09.2026 4 views
TL;DR AI-generated Four German states are calling for increased federal investment in inland navigation infrastructure and support for ships capable of operating in low water. They argue that waterway maintenance is lagging behind needs, while road and rail receive greater funding.
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Finance & Stock Market IT & Internet Space Travel

Promised Funds Missing: NASA Probe New Horizons Faces Loss of Instruments

By withut-me 04.09.2026 9 views
TL;DR AI-generated NASA's New Horizons probe risks the shutdown of two instruments due to $4 million in promised funding not being paid. These funds are designated for data analysis by employees.
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Companies & Markets Rail Transport Transport Policy

Despite General Renovation: Delays on Berlin-Hamburg Railway Line

By withut-me 04.09.2026 8 views
TL;DR AI-generated 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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Radicalism & State Security Transport Policy IT & Internet

E-Car Charging Infrastructure: BSI Fears Major Hack

By withut-me 04.09.2026 7 views
TL;DR AI-generated The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) warns of cyberattacks on electric car charging infrastructure. Attackers could exploit the complex system involving various actors to carry out attacks.
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Companies & Markets Transport Policy IT & Internet

Plug-in Hybrid Emissions: Increasingly in Combustion Engine Mode

By withut-me 03.09.2026 11 views
TL;DR AI-generated A study by the ICCT found that plug-in hybrid cars emit 3.5 to 4.6 times more CO₂ in real-world driving than stated. Real-world data indicates these vehicles operate electrically only about 20% of the time, contrary to official figures of 80%.
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Companies & Markets Trade & Consumption Transport Policy

Study on the Bicycle Industry: Upward Trend Only for Used Bikes

By withut-me 02.09.2026 12 views
TL;DR AI-generated The German bicycle market saw a revenue decrease of 2 billion euros to 25 billion euros in 2025, with retail being most affected. Only the market for used bicycles experienced growth.
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Domestic Transport Policy IT & Internet

State Ministry of Economics - Saarland is the first federal state to have its complete mobile network checked for coverage gaps

By withut-me 02.09.2026 10 views
TL;DR AI-generated The Ministry of Economics in Saarland is the first federal state to have approximately 2,500 kilometers of mobile communication routes checked for coverage gaps. The results are intended to support dialogue with network operators and the federal government.
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Government Companies & Markets Transport Policy

Company Car Check 2026: The 800-Volt Problem of the Electric Luxury Class

By withut-me 02.09.2026 14 views
TL;DR AI-generated In 2026, the share of fully electric company cars among top German politicians slightly decreased to 36.1 percent. 160 out of 249 company cars exceed the EU fleet limit. Plug-in hybrids constitute 42 percent and emit almost three times as much CO2 as pure electric vehicles.
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Companies & Markets Transport Policy IT & Internet

EVN Buys BayWa Mobility Charging and Enters German Charging Market

By withut-me 02.09.2026 10 views
TL;DR AI-generated Austrian energy provider EVN is acquiring BayWa Mobility Charging GmbH, which has 30 locations and 170 fast-charging points in Germany. EVN plans to expand the network to 54 locations with 306 charging points by 2027.
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