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From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Delhi is one of the most polluted cities in the world, with vehicles responsible for nearly half of its air pollution. But instead of replacing millions of cars and trucks, a new approach is gaining attention: converting existing vehicles into electric ones. At workshops near the Indian capital,…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Delhi is one of the most polluted cities in the world, with vehicles responsible for nearly half of its air pollution. But instead of replacing millions of cars and trucks, a new approach is gaining attention: converting existing vehicles into electric ones. At workshops near the Indian capital,…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Electric cars cut exhaust emissions, but there’s a hidden cost: tire wear. Heavier vehicles mean more microplastic pollution from abrasion. Are EVs shifting pollution rather than solving it? The answer is complex. Chapters: 00:00 The Hidden Pollution Problem of Tires 00:37 Why Tire Wear Is Rising 01:21 EVs:…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Electric cars cut exhaust emissions, but there’s a hidden cost: tire wear. Heavier vehicles mean more microplastic pollution from abrasion. Are EVs shifting pollution rather than solving it? The answer is complex. Chapters: 00:00 The Hidden Pollution Problem of Tires 00:37 Why Tire Wear Is Rising 01:21 EVs:…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. E-bikes enable nurses in rural Uganda to provide health services to more people and boost immunization rates. They also let small business owners reach more customers and can be charged with solar power. ► Liked the video? Let us know by giving us a thumbs up! ► Want…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. E-bikes enable nurses in rural Uganda to provide health services to more people and boost immunization rates. They also let small business owners reach more customers and can be charged with solar power. ► Liked the video? Let us know by giving us a thumbs up! ► Want…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Mercedes-Benz is facing one of its toughest years in decades. Profits have plunged, sales in China are falling, and fierce competition from Chinese EV makers is reshaping the global car industry. Has the iconic three-pointed star lost its shine — or is this just a temporary crisis? Chapters:…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Mercedes-Benz is facing one of its toughest years in decades. Profits have plunged, sales in China are falling, and fierce competition from Chinese EV makers is reshaping the global car industry. Has the iconic three-pointed star lost its shine — or is this just a temporary crisis? Chapters:…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Many Indian students who came to Germany with high hopes of climbing the career ladder are facing a harsh reality check when they get here. Shackled by high university fees and expensive housing, they often end up working as food delivery riders to make ends meet. But the…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Many Indian students who came to Germany with high hopes of climbing the career ladder are facing a harsh reality check when they get here. Shackled by high university fees and expensive housing, they often end up working as food delivery riders to make ends meet. But the…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. For decades, they were the lifeblood of an island. Hand-built, brightly colored and full of personality, Malta’s iconic buses weren’t just vehicles — they were rolling works of art. Owned by their drivers and crafted by local coachbuilders, no two were ever the same. Then, in 2011, they…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Senegal is investing heavily in electric public transport to tackle congestion and pollution in its capital. The Bus Rapid Transit system in Dakar now connects 14 communes with 121 fully electric buses powered by renewable energy. Commute times are shorter, emissions are falling, and hundreds of new jobs…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Autonomous cars can drive themselves. They just can’t close the door. ► Liked the video? Let us know by giving us a thumbs up! ► Want to see more? Make sure to subscribe ► Check our website: https://dw.com/REV REV – The Global Auto and Mobility Show from Deutsche…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Clean vehicle subsidies in the U.S. expired in September 2025. Now, the results are in—and they’re not looking good for electric vehicles.
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Every day, around 80,000 people use Senegal’s Train Express Régional (TER) to travel between Dakar and Diamniadio. What once took more than two hours in traffic now takes just 40 minutes by train. Launched in 2021, the TER was built to cut congestion, reduce pollution, and modernize public…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Think EVs can’t handle winter? Cold batteries, range loss, and freezing in traffic are all common fears. But let’s put that to the test! We’ll look at real-world data to bust myths and see how electric cars stack up to combustion engines in the cold months. Find out…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. New York City’s bold and controversial $9 congestion pricing gamble aims to crush gridlock and supercharge public transit. One year in: Did it deliver less traffic, faster buses, and economic wins to New Yorkers? Report: Solimar Thurn Camera: Bastian Hartig 0:00 New York’s traffic crisis & lost time…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. In the tech industry, Germany was once a role model for China. Today, both are learning from each other – for example, in Thuringia, where the Chinese corporation CATL manufactures battery cells. 00:00 Europe’s Auto Industry at a Crossroads 00:36 Why Batteries Decide the EV Race 01:20 China’s…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Africa’s cities are growing faster than almost anywhere else on Earth—and with that growth comes gridlock, pollution, and deadly roads. In Uganda’s capital Kampala, traffic congestion and air pollution are taking a heavy toll. Every year, thousands of pedestrians are injured or killed, while polluted air silently harms…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Donald Trump promised to “liberate” America’s workers, rebuild the auto industry, and punish foreign competitors. But six months into his sweeping new tariff agenda, the U.S. car market is experiencing something entirely different: confusion, chaos, and unprecedented uncertainty. What Trump’s 25% tariffs are really doing to carmakers, suppliers,…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Is the car of the future already here? Well, if Sony and Honda have anything to say about it, it certainly seems that way. Meet the Afeela 1, proof of what happens when a tech giant and a carmaker put their heads together to reinvent the car. The…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Seatbelts have saved over 1 million lives, Yet millions still refuse to wear them. From dangerous myths to deadly excuses. This is the most effective car safety tech ever made. So why do people still ignore it? 00:00 – Why Aren’t You Buckled Up? 01:26 – Proof Seatbelts…