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Auf Wiedersehen, Tesla! Are Germans done with the brand?

April 16, 2025

Auf Wiedersehen, Tesla? Have Elon Musk's antics made the EV brand too toxic for Germans or do they differentiate the CEO from his cars? Plus: Airbag vests for motorcyclists and innovative e-fuel that's powering Porsches.

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Tschüss! Are Germans done with Tesla?

Tesla sales fell by 62% in Germany in the first quarter of 2025, after CEO Elon Musk began meddling in German and US politics. Is Tesla now too toxic, or do Germans separate the man from his EV brand and its cars?

 

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Airbag vests: Good protection or a lot of hot air?

A German motorcyclist credits his airbag vest with saving his life, after a deer ran out in front of him. What are these wearable airbags and how do they work? Do they protect better than body armor? Find out on REV!  

 

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E-fuel: Cleaner synthetic fuel from Chile?

A pilot plant in Chile is producing e-fuel that Porsche uses to power its race cars. Made from CO₂, and hydrogen produced using renewable energy, the electric fuel can be utilized in standard internal combustion engines.

 

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