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    The German automotive industry

    The companies of the German automotive industry secure jobs, make the country a world leader in exports, and invest the most in R&D in the "Land of Ideas."

    The companies of the German automotive industry secure jobs, make the country a world leader in exports, and invest the most in R&D in the "Land of Ideas."

    On the move

    Our companies are not only global; they are also composed of SMEs: 70% of the value added comes from the suppliers. At the same time, the German automotive industry is active worldwide, manufacturing even more vehicles abroad than it does at home.

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    Electric share as a percentage of passenger car production
    month / year Share in %
    March 2021 19.9
    April 2021 17.9
    May 2021 20.7

     

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