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Clean construction sites: Zwickau engine for heavy machinery

Researchers at Zwickau University of Applied Sciences are developing an innovative hydrogen engine that emits hardly any pollutants. With three million euros in funding from the Free State of Saxony and the EU, a drive system for ships, power plants and construction machinery will be created by 2027. The special feature: The engine is designed from the ground up for hydrogen and operates almost emission-free even without an exhaust catalytic converter.

Wissensland 02.02.2026 19:09

Old e-car engines become new raw materials

What happens to disused electric motors from electric cars? A new large-scale project aims to automatically recover valuable raw materials such as rare earths. TU Bergakademie Freiberg is developing new recycling processes for magnets. Robots are learning to dismantle drives. 25 partners are working on the circular economy for electromobility.

Various news 27.01.2026 12:00

EnBW opens fast-charging site with photovoltaic park

Electromobility is set to pick up speed. Above all, this requires charging stations. In Klipphausen near Dresden, cars can be "refueled" with green electricity in a short time.

Economy 24.10.2025 11:14

East German lifestyle: special status demanded for Simson reimports

The Simson mopeds built in Suhl have a special status: they are allowed to travel at 60 km/h and are therefore more than just an expression of GDR nostalgia. Thuringia wants the same for re-imports.

Politics 11.09.2025 12:10

Leipzig's construction sites: Why the closures will not end

Leipzig's roads are facing further bottlenecks: Construction work from April causes traffic jams and frustration. Find out why everything is happening at the same time.

Various news 07.04.2025 10:23

Reconstruction of Prager Straße begins on Monday

The reconstruction of Prager Straße in Leipzig to promote environmentally friendly means of transportation will begin on April 7. It is expected to end in December 2025.

Various news 04.04.2025 21:57

Mobility survey: More Leipzig residents are walking

More and more Leipzig residents are using environmentally friendly modes of transport. The Mobility Strategy 2030 is having an impact, and the eco-mobility continues to benefit.

Various news 25.03.2025 14:16

'Leipzig pays attention' road safety campaign raises awareness

Leipzig launches the "Leipzig pays attention" campaign to promote road safety. The aim is to reduce accidents with digital posters, checks and online activities.

Various news 14.03.2025 21:48

Saxony's energy minister criticizes calls for e-fuels in normal cars

Saxony's Energy Minister Wolfram Günther considers calls for e-fuels in normal cars to be a "ghost debate" and "market economy nonsense".

Economy 23.07.2024 12:14

Future of e-mobility: Dresden-based startup NOVUM and Shell join forces for more sustainable battery use

The cooperation between the Dresden-based startup NOVUM and Shell aims to increase efficiency, safety and sustainability in the handling of batteries.

Economy 17.10.2023 07:24

AfD criticism of conversion to electric cars in Zwickau meets with criticism in Saxony's state parliament

The AfD's criticism of the conversion to electric cars at Volkswagen's Zwickau site almost three years ago has drawn widespread criticism in the Saxon state parliament. According to CDU member of parliament Jan Hippold, the transformation of the automotive industry offers both challenges and opportunities for new jobs. AfD parliamentary group leader Jörg Urban blames the political hype surrounding e-mobility for weakening demand at VW. SPD state chairman Henning Homann warns against a swan song for the e-car, saying this would harm employees and Saxony's industry.

Politics 21.09.2023 13:23

Saxony wants to reanimate disused railroad lines

Saxony wants to revive disused railroad lines and has therefore commissioned an expert opinion. The Ministry of Transport is concerned with a total of 22 routes. "What must always be considered: The closed lines in Saxony were not shut down by the government or because there was too much traffic on ..

Economy 10.09.2023 12:09