Is photovoltaics a great advantage for electromobility or is the home photovoltaic system more appearance than reality? Umschalten.de found out for you!
Be fast now! The electric car promotion for non-public fast charging infrastructure supports your company to switch!
We would like to support you in deciding how to make the property more attractive and thus future-proof with charging infrastructure, as well as how to increase its value.
Condominium owners, and due to changes and adaptations in tenancy law now also tenants, can now demand permission to install charging devices!
Are hydrogen cars already an alternative to internal combustion engines? Is the question really "hydrogen cars or electric cars?" Or are cars with fuel cells just another part of the future?
Special electricity tariff for electric cars? umschalten.de explains what you need to look out for and whether you need an extra meter.
Bi-directional charging sounds attractive: the e-car as a mobile power storage unit! But is it really that simple? Umschalten.de explains it!
Did you know that you can convert your bike to an e-bike with a conversion kit? Umschalten.de has compiled all the important information for you. You need to know!
Support for the acquisition of electric vehicles for local authorities and public institutions
We took a look at how charging cards work, which systems are good, and how you can make your everyday charging more convenient.
We took a look at how charging cards work, which systems are good, and how you can make your everyday charging more convenient.
All advantages and disadvantages of car sharing and the Saxon provider teilAuto in portrait, umschalten.de clarifies!
Which e-car has the longest range and which models give you the most for your money? Umschalten.de found out for you!
For a long time, the installation of charging stations for electric cars in underground garages was viewed critically by fire brigades. In the meantime, however, it has become clear that the charging process itself does not pose a danger. We show you what you should nevertheless pay attention to.
In our new blog post, we clarify how battery storage works, what the benefits are for e-car drivers, and whether the inclusion of battery storage has already been tested in practice.
We take a step-by-step approach to the topic of electricity price development and provide an overview in comparison with fuel price development.
1 million charging points by 2030: The German government has ambitious goals. We summarize the most important aspects of the Charging Infrastructure Master Plan II for you.
Automotive Cluster Saxony special series: We illuminate the important Saxon automotive industry from the perspective of electromobility!
Is it true that the e-car depreciation is particularly high? What should you look for when buying a used e-car?
What are the changes for e-car subsidies in 2023? Umschalten.de found out for you!
Is e-bike leasing worthwhile for employees? This practical example from KSG GmbH provides the answer.
Buy or lease an electric car? We explain what is advantageous about e-car leasing for commercial users and which subsidies you will benefit from in 2022 and in the future!
Umschalten.de asked: What is a solid-state battery anyway? What are the differences to conventional car batteries and when can private consumers also expect solid-state batteries in their e-cars?
In order to increase the number of e-vehicles on the roads, it could be an attractive option to move the charging infrastructure including charging processes completely under the road.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of small electric cars? Are there also affordable electric cars? Our top 5 small electric cars 2022.
According to the coalition agreement of the new German government, around 15 million e-cars are to be on German roads by 2030. The question often arises, and rightly so, as to whether our grids will be able to cope with this at all.
Even if you have had little to do with the topic of electromobility, you have probably already heard about the BAFA subsidy or read something on this topic.
Anyone considering their own mobility solution today may first land on the subject of e-bikes. Electric bikes have come a long way from the original prejudice of being a bicycle for sprightly pensioners.
As one of the best-known and most popular locations for the automotive industry in Saxony, the Transparent Factory Dresden is known beyond the state's borders.
Anyone who deals with electromobility will inevitably end up at some point with the topic of charging infrastructure. Especially in the private and business environment, the word "wallbox" comes up very quickly.
Are you planning to purchase a new company car? Then you could benefit from the change in the law confirmed in the Bundesrat.
As interest in buying an e-car increases, so does interest in their safety.
We explain how the current electric car delivery times come about and what waiting time you should expect for the different e-car models.
The topic of e-cars in winter occupies the minds of many people who are considering switching to electric mobility. In doing so, you can often be confronted with clichés and outdated information.
Whether at home or on the road, there are a few things to keep in mind when charging your e-car. We offer tips and tricks that you should have in mind to avoid mistakes.
If you are thinking about integrating e-mobility into your company fleet, the following practical example is perfect for you.
The funding programme is to be continued until the end of 2025. We have summarised all the important innovations in 2021 as well as an overview of the current funding opportunities for electromobility for you in this article.
A nationwide fast-charging network is essential for the mobility revolution. But how conclusive are the legislator's plans really?
Find out which type of photovoltaic system is best suited to your needs and what you should look out for when installing solar modules in our blog article.
Would you like to electrify your company fleet? Read all you need to know here!
There is a new funding call from the BAV "charging infrastructure on site" from 12.04.2021! In our new blog article, we show you what is funded and what you should consider.
Who benefits from this funding and how you can get it, read here!
Electromobility is still in the fast lane! Especially in the year 2020, the electromobility sector has once again seen enormous progress.
The installation of charging infrastructure in underground garages through busbars is becoming more and more attractive for entrepreneurs and landlords! Find out why here!
What factors influence the charging time of your electric car? We summarise the most important points.
The solar carport makes you independent of electricity prices: We show how the combination of photovoltaics and charging station for electric cars can work!
Clevershuttle: Dresden is out, Leipzig still profitable. What's next for the ridepooling app in Saxony?
Electric cars are an essential part of the mobility transition. But how can battery recycling be optimised? An interview with the Fraunhofer Institute IKTS.
Electric vehicles are a topic with ever-increasing relevance. For companies in particular, it is an exciting field of the future. As a specialist portal for electromobility, we deal with this every day.
Sustainable business trips? No problem with planning! We explain how you can reconcile climate protection, the environment and business travel.
Solar energy is all around us, but so far virtually invisible on Germany's roads. But does enough solar energy actually arrive during the journey to charge the truck battery with solar, for example?
The future belongs to alternative drives - hardly anyone would dispute this statement. But which drive system will herald the change in mobility?
Prudent crisis management secures the energy supply in exceptional situations. Energy service providers keep companies from coming to a standstill with stable supply and strong customer loyalty.
Buy or lease an electric car? We explain what is advantageous about e-car leasing for commercial users and what subsidies you will benefit from in 2020!
Integrating an e-car into your fleet? umschalten.de explains the path from idea to parked e-car. Learn more!
We explain whether e-bike leasing is also worthwhile for employers and how it works.
Thanks to a mere idea, there is not yet an e-car in the fleet. We explain the most important steps and the pitfalls you should be aware of!
A flatbed truck with an electric motor? EVUM Motors started as a research project for mobile development work in Africa and has advanced to become an innovator in the e-car industry over the past three years.
As a managing director or fleet manager, you can make your contribution to the mobility turnaround by examining the extent to which you "switch" your own fleet to electric mobility.
More and more companies are converting all or part of their vehicle fleets to e-cars. But does electromobility also suit your company?
Many fleet managers ask themselves: Are e-cars worth it? We have answered the 8 most frequently asked questions for you.
The motto of this year's International Motor Show in Frankfurt am Main (IAA 2019) was "Driving tomorrow". But could the exhibition really deliver on the promise?
A test electric car for the Diakonie Nordhausen - we talked to InTraSol and the Diakonie!
We accompanied BÄKO Ost eG on its electric car test for 8 weeks. This is the verdict.
The federal government introduces draft legislation for tax incentives for electric mobility, the electric car premium.
Federal and state subsidy programmes are making the transition to electromobility increasingly attractive. With the environmental bonus, for example, up to 4,000 euros can be saved on the purchase of a new electric vehicle.
The origin of the electricity and the production conditions of the battery are the two decisive factors in the question of the sustainability of electric vehicles.
Two electric cars will be tested over the next eight weeks - also to be able to report on them to the member companies of BÄKO Ost eG.
The shorter range of cars powered by electricity does not rule out long distances: Taking an e-car on holiday is possible with the right planning.
Chargery is located in the centre of the German start-up scene. The young company uses a shop in Berlin-Mitte as both an office and a workshop. The three founders want to bring electricity to electric cars with a simple solution.
Our trainee Lydia talked to Impact Hub Managing Director Julian von Gebhardi about the topic of "E-Mobility on Demand".
Is it worthwhile for companies to switch to electric vehicles? We show you in a sector comparison which branches of industry have the greatest potential for the use of electric cars.
Business trips in eastern Saxony and Lusatia can be done perfectly well with electric cars. But what about trips to neighbouring countries?
Electromobility is many things: progressive, efficient, ecological, economical. But it also requires good planning in order to always have a charged battery.
A hospital bears responsibility - for the health of its patients and for its staff. But does this also apply to the environment and the air quality of the city of Dresden?
Mobility points will be created at 28 locations in Dresden and the surrounding area by 2022, where public transport, car sharing, bicycle rental and electric charging stations will be connected.
Whether on the road or at home: charging an electric car is not difficult and only takes a few minutes at a fast charging station with the right vehicle. Our trainees Lydia and Chris show in the video how a charging process works.
umschalten.de took a look at whether electric cars can keep up financially with combustion engines in a cost comparison.
From now on, you can share a ride in an electric car in Dresden, even if you don't know the passenger personally. This is made possible by the app "CleverShuttle".
You have never driven an electric car and are wondering what the differences are and what you should know in advance? Our trainees Chris and Lydia show you what is important when making the switch.
Sven Hirschmann reports on his own experiences with a fleet that currently has a total of 96 electric vehicles in use.
Researchers at the Jülich Institute for Energy and Climate Research (IEK-9) have developed a fast-charging solid-state battery. The special feature: It can be fully charged in less than an hour.
The1st Mould GmbH in Pirna invests a lot in sustainability, including eight electric vehicles. In an interview, Managing Director Max Stauß explains his motives and what he would improve about the current infrastructure.
In Dresden alone, and in the districts of Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Bautzen and Görlitz, more than 50 public charging points are available for charging electric vehicles. And new ones are being added all the time.
40,000 kilometres of toll road were added to the existing 12,000 kilometres in July. The reason: Since then, all vehicles and vehicle combinations of 7.5 tonnes or more have to pay a fee for the use of all federal roads.
Alternative drives are the trend. The future of mobility is electric. Electric vehicles are not only locally emission-free, but also cause fewer emissions in the overall balance (well to wheel).
SachsenEnergie presents the first online portal for innovative energy and mobility solutions for Saxon SMEs.
Dürrröhrsdorfer Fleisch- und Wurstwaren GmbH subjected two electric cars to a practical test. The goal was to better weigh the benefits for everyday operations. In an interview with umschalten.de
Here you will find many arguments in favour of the mobility shift in your company and how you can effectively meet challenges such as the shorter range.
