Discount Retail Chain Lidl and Einride are testing a driverless electric truck in Edermünde. A Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) permit allows this type of vehicle in real-world operations for the first time. Discounter Lidl and transport company Einride have launched Germany’s first cabinless, autonomous electric heavy goods vehicle into real-world operations on public roads. The driverless vehicle operates in Edermünde, Hesse, near Kassel, traveling between a Lidl reg

Discount Retail Chain Aldi Süd has been investing in electric car charging infrastructure for some time. According to the discounter, 160 new e-charging points have been built at branches this year alone. Now the company is announcing a further step. In the coming years, so-called e-charging hubs will be introduced at 40 highly frequented locations, where up to six e-cars can charge at the best price at the same time, according to the company. The first charging stations, whe