In a rapidly changing world, MADE in Germany examines the risks and benefits of digitalization and its impact on the way we work, what we earn and how we live.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 4 days 17 hours 30 minutes
Green kerosene: Climate-friendlier flying?
Going on vacation? For some, that means flying. But air travel drives climate change. Synthetic fuels could reduce CO2 emissions. What's the truth behind the aviation industry's sky-high promises?
me energy – bioethanol power for EVs
me energy is a startup from Brandenburg, near Berlin, that offers mobile fast charging stations. They use bioethanol, which is converted into electricity. You can use them to “fill up” your car if no charging station is available.
Chip market contest: Who will win the race?
Not all chips are created equal. No country can produce all of the types that are needed. Investments in Germany or the US will not change this, but at best reduce the dependence on Asian countries.
Uganda’s motorbike taxis are going green
Uganda’s gasoline prices are the highest they’ve been in 30 years — so it’s a good time to promote e-mobility. In Kampala, motorbike taxis are being converted to battery-electric models. They’re cheaper to operate and better for the environment.
Will Northvolt light up Europe’s green battery market?
Northvolt is currently Europe’s largest homegrown EV battery manufacturer. It’s based Sweden, and its investors include BMW and VW. The battery giant is also planning a gigafactory in Germany.
Global talent: An anthropologist from China
Biao Xiang, a social anthropologist from China, is director at the Max Planck Institute for Ethnological Research. He admires the will to innovate in German society and sees hurdles for young Chinese academics when starting their careers.
The ultra-thin solar film that generates electricity
Organic solar film made from hydrocarbons is flexible, environmentally friendly and easy to apply. The film consists of solar cells that can be applied almost anywhere — not just on roofs.
Who do sanctions hurt really?
Sanctions are meant to end wars, weaken warmongers, prevent nuclear weapons manufacturing and transform dictatorships into democracies. But do they? And who do they hit hardest?
Would the digital euro signal the end of cash in Europe?
The European Union is considering whether to introduce the digital euro by 2026. It would work rather like Bitcoin, but without fees. And it would only be used for smaller payments. How would it work and what would it mean for cash?
Ukraine – Rerouting grain exports
Swedish-Ukrainian company Grain Alliance has found a new route for its grain exports via Slovakia. China is one of the main recipients, but Russia is blocking Ukrainian Black Sea ports and therefore maritime shipments.