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The German federal government does not precisely record the economic consequences of heat damage to transport routes. In the first half of the year, 42 sections of autobahn showed heat damage, leading to disruptions in freight transport.
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Transport Minister Steffen Bilger advocates for increasing biofuel blending to 20 percent (E20), which would require adjustments to quality standards. This initiative is linked to the German-French push against a strict combustion engine ban from 2035.
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Sales of electric cars under 25,000 Euros in Europe are projected to increase sevenfold by 2026. This growth is attributed to a wider selection of models and EU fleet emission limits.
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Work on the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel is gradually resuming after a cyber attack on contractor FLC. Offshore tests and preparations for lowering tunnel elements proceeded despite the incident. The tunnel's opening is now expected in 2031.
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The Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB) reports a positive interim balance for its hydrogen and battery train network in Brandenburg, funded by 31.2 million Euros from the federal government. Despite initial technical issues with both drive types, operating costs are lower than expected.
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The German government plans to reduce funding for e-bus purchases from 403 million euros to 130 million euros. This could slow the transition to emission-free vehicles and potentially impact around 1,000 jobs in the domestic industry.
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Paris will invest 200 million euros by 2032 to expand bike paths and improve intersections. The goal is to support the growing use of bicycles and increase cyclist safety.
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The German government plans to significantly cut funding for electric buses from around 403 million euros to approximately 130 million euros for 2027. Transport associations warn this could slow the conversion from diesel to electric buses and endanger climate goals.
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The "Waterway Alliance" is calling for rapid modernization of infrastructure and the fleet to secure the operational capacity of German industry. The alliance estimates a need for 250 to 300 new ships suitable for low water levels.
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Germany lacks mandatory driving aptitude tests for seniors, despite an increase in accidents where they are the primary cause. A petition calls for their introduction from a certain age, while other EU countries already have age-dependent checks.
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