Despite initial euphoria, interest in electric cars is stagnating. These are the findings of a survey conducted by insurer AXA Switzerland in collaboration with the Sotomo research institute. At the same time, more people are planning to buy a car again. American manufacturers are losing ground,

The Adelboden Light and Waterworks (LWA) commissions the first direct current fast charging station in Adelboden. It offers outputs of 50 to 100 kilowatts. Electric cars can be charged here in 30 to 60

The city of Lucerne wants to create around 30 public locations with charging infrastructure by 2035. To this end, it is making public land available to third-party providers in return for a concession fee and investing just under CHF 1 million. Other measures are also intended to promote the

In future, the Federal Council must ensure that tenants and condominium owners have access to charging stations for electric vehicles in their residential properties. The Council of States has approved a corresponding motion by the National Council, despite concerns regarding the guarantee of

AVIA VOLT buys Plug N'Roll from Repower AG. The service provider for electromobility expands by 2345 charging points in Switzerland. In future, Plug'N Roll customers will benefit from a Europe-wide network with over 850,000 charging

Libattion has opened a new upcycling plant for batteries in Biberist. According to Libattion, this is the largest facility of its kind in Europe. The Opfikon-based company manufactures modular stationary energy storage systems from used batteries from electric

The European battery industry is facing unprecedented growth and considerable challenges at the same time. A current analysis sheds light on the developments and shows prospects for European

Procimmo and Electra want to jointly expand the charging infrastructure in western Switzerland. This will begin with two fast-charging stations at the Aubonne outlet and the Gland Backstage

The canton of Solothurn is cooperating with the Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne (SIPBB) in the field of industrial recycling of car batteries. The Swiss Battery Technology Centre Solothurn GmbH, a subsidiary of SIPBB, will be based in Biberist for this

The SMG Swiss Marketplace Group launches its new sustainability manifesto. The document sets out four pillars that are intended to clarify the company's future sustainability strategy in all business

The Hausbau Energie trade fair and the Energy Future Days will combine their strengths to form the largest platform for construction, renovation and sustainable energy solutions in Switzerland from 14 to 17 November 2024 at Bernexpo. A highlight is the Thursday as a specialist day for

The LadenPunkt project funding supports innovative solutions in the field of e-charging infrastructure for cars. This year, the focus is on charging at the place of residence and work, with a particular focus on real estate companies. Take advantage of this opportunity and secure attractive

In future, the Energy City Association wants to support its 644 member municipalities above all in achieving net zero. Certification will be reorganised accordingly. In future, Gold cities will have to prove that their strategies and measures are compatible with achieving the

The Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) is supporting the further development of electromobility in Switzerland by expanding fast-charging stations along the national roads. Five companies have been awarded the contract for the construction of charging hubs, which should significantly increase the density

After a seven-year break, ineltec, Switzerland's leading electrical trade fair, returned with a new location and a modern concept. With over 162 exhibitors and more than 6,800 trade visitors, the trade fair proved to be a forward-looking meeting place for innovations in the fields of smart

Swiss Post and the agricultural cooperative fenaco are planning to set up a fast-charging network for e-cars using renewable electricity with a joint venture. The first 50 should be ready to go by mid-2025. A total of 300 locations with 1500 charging stations are

Energie 360° has put the largest charging park in the canton of Ticino into operation at the Serfontana shopping centre on the A2 near Chiasso. With 18 new fast-charging points offering an output of up to 400 kilowatts, electromobility is being further promoted in Ticino.

Apartment blocks belonging to the property fund Akara Swiss Diversity Property PK (ADPK) are to be equipped with new charging stations for electromobility. AEW Energie AG is responsible for planning and operating the charging

CO2 emissions from fuels, i.e. primarily from heating oil and gas, fell by 8.8 per cent in Switzerland in 2023 compared to the previous year. In contrast, emissions from petrol and diesel remained at the previous year's level. This is according to the latest CO2

Galliker Transport AG has inaugurated a state-of-the-art charging station for electric commercial vehicles. The pilot installation uses self-produced solar power and can smooth out peak loads on the power

Neighbourhoods and complexes are more than just the sum of their buildings. With an integrated concept for energy supply, they can achieve greater benefits in energy efficiency and costs than standalone

Helion has opened the Helion TrainingCenter. The training centre offers opportunities for training in four core technologies of the energy transition: Photovoltaics, electromobility, bidirectional charging and heat pumps. 200 specialists for the energy transition can be trained there

On 14 March 2023, the first Electrosuisse e-mobile Charging Forum will take place at Technopark Zurich. More than 10 speakers, 15+ exhibitors and over 200 participants will exchange information on the latest trends in the charging infrastructure of electromobility. Participants will have an

AMAG übernimmt von Bouygues Energies & Services den Geschäftsbereich Helion. Mit der Übernahme der auf Photovoltaik, Wärmepumpen und E-Mobility spezialisierten Division will die AMAG-Gruppe ihre Dienstleistungen im Bereich Elektromobilität

Die Entwicklung oder Sanierung ganzer Wohnquartiere bietet zahlreiche Möglichkeiten, die Wohnungswirtschaft in Sachen ESG voranzubringen. Dabei können auch unspektakuläre Maßnahmen ökologisch und sozial große Wirkung

Hans Egloff, Alt-Nationalrat und Präsident des Hauseigentümerverbandes der Schweiz und des Kantons Zürich, ordnet im Interview die Reform zum Eigenmietwert und die Bedeutung der Elektromobilität ein, ebenso die Fusion von zwei grossen Playern in der

Immer mehr Menschen kaufen sich ein Elektrofahrzeug und möchten es zu Hause laden können. Die Stockwerkeigentümer der Wohnüberbauung «The Metropolitans» in Zürich haben deshalb ihre Infrastruktur fit machen lassen für die Elektromobilität. Sie entschieden sich für die flexible

Allreal stellt am heutigen Investorentag 2021 die Details zur Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie des Unternehmens vor. Die Vision ist klar: Das Immobilienunternehmen will bis im Jahr 2050 mit dem Portfolio der Renditeliegenschaften die CO2-Neutralität erreichen und bis im Jahr 2030 den Anteil fossiler

Die bis 2022 formulierten Ziele des Bundes für die Elektromobilität sind bereits jetzt erreicht. Nun hat ein Spitzentreffen der beteiligten Akteure drei neue Strategien definiert. Sie sollen die Verbreitung von E-Autos in der Schweiz schnell voranbringen und zügig umgesetzt werden.

Der Schellladenetzbetreiber GOFAST und die Schnellrestaurantkette McDonald’s haben den Aufbau von 90 neuen E-Ladestellen an den Standorten der Restaurants vereinbart. Der Ausbau beginnt sofort und wird Ende 2022