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Summer Pool Games Heat Up: Patent Owner Dunks EV Battery Manufacturer

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About a year ago, two major tech companies launched Tulip Innovations to manage a pool of 5000+ patents focused on battery technologies, inviting manufacturers to collaborate and take a license. But it's not all fun and games...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Mobility@McDermott: Monthly Update (12/2023)

1. European Court of Justice rules on withdrawal rights regarding vehicle financing and leasing - In a judgment released on 21 December 2023, the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) further clarified the requirements for...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Mobility@McDermott: Monthly Update (10/2023)

1. European Court of Justice rules on access to electronic vehicle data system- The European Court of Justice („ECJ“) on 5 October 2023 ruled that car manufacturers cannot impose conditions on independent repairers‘ access...more

White & Case LLP

International bidders bolster German M&A

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Amid a challenging economic climate, international buyers prompted by the energy transition target mainstay sectors including industrials & chemicals and automotive - German M&A has been negatively impacted by an array of...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Mobility@McDermott: Monthly Update - 7/2023

1. FEDERAL COURT OF JUSTICE RULES ON ASSIGNMENT CLAUSE IN T&CS FOR CAR FINANCING - In April 2023, the German Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof, “BGH”) ruled that an assignment clause used by a German captive bank...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

European Commission Approves Further State Aid to Support Transition-Related Initiatives

On February 24, the European Commission granted approval under EU State Aid Rules for a German scheme supporting rail transport operators using electric traction. The €1.1 billion scheme will provide economic support for...more

Hogan Lovells

New EV-charging stations mean more obligations for real estate owners

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With the votes of the governing coalition, the German Bundestag passed a law on the development of a building-integrated charging and cable infrastructure for electromobility (Gebäude-Elektromobilitätsinfrastruktur-Gesetz –...more

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Neuer Schwung für E-Mobilität: Gesetzgeber nimmt Gebäudeeigentümer in die Pflicht

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Mit den Stimmen der Regierungskoalition hat der Bundestag das Gebäude-Elektromobilitätsinfrastruktur-Gesetz (GEIG) verabschiedet. Mit dem GEIG soll der Ausbau der Ladeinfrastruktur für Elektromobilität in Wohn- und...more

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Tesla to be fined millions: Violation of recycling requirements under German Batteries Act

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The German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) intends to fine Tesla in Germany millions of euros. The reason for this is Tesla’s apparent failure to comply with the applicable regulations on taking back and recycling batteries....more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - January 2020 #3

Energy Blockchain’s Most Obvious Use Case is Not What You Think - "Instead, a select group of blockchain companies is finding success with a focus on certificates of origin, helping demonstrate the provenance of renewable...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Parts of Europe Stage an Auto Sales Comeback in October as Economists Monitor Impacts of Global Sales Slowdown

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Good news coming out of the European markets- new car sales roles in October in many key regions, marking a positive change in an otherwise uncertain economic year in Europe.  However, a significant driver for the increase...more

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EU Nations Extend Electric Car Rebates, Consider New Ones

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While Europe has been the land of small diesels for decades, air quality concerns and consideration of fossil fuels’ impact on global warming has led EU nations to offer incentives to purchasers of electric vehicles. In...more

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