Carrie Hampel

Interview with Mobilize CEO Clotilde Delbos: “The car becomes a revenue platform”

Mobilize is a new brand of Renault Group to develop the future of mobility, yet many don’t understand how its concept of mobility services can be profitable. We met Clotilde Delbos, CEO of Mobilize and Deputy CEO of Renault Group, in Berlin for an…

Nio lanches in Europe with Berlin event

Nio held its European launch in the heart of Berlin on Friday. With its three electric car models headed for Europe, its Nio Home concept replacing car dealerships and showrooms, and its battery swapping stations and subscription models, this young…

Hydrogen fuel cell aircraft – what for and when?

With increasing fuel prices and climate change, the aviation industry is having to look at life after fossil fuels but is facing a particularly tough challenge – passenger aircraft needs to be light and very safe, and what about longer distances? We…

Battery reuse & recycling expand to scale in China

China is faced with an enormous wave of batteries ready for reuse and recycling stemming from the world’s largest EV uptake starting around six years ago. In the last six months, the Chinese government has issued a series of new directives to ensure…

Do you belong here?

Coronavirus, populism, climate change - our guest writer ponders the meaning of belonging in an age of crisis. Berlin-Do you belong? Why? Personally, deep down, I’m never sure if I do. I’m a bit of a freak. I literally used to be a circus strong…