The automaker's cartel also includes e-mobility

The large German car manufacturers equip their large sedans with batteries that are so weak that their electric range is only 30 (Mercedes) to 40 (BMW) kilometers. And if you have some luggage or even a passenger, the range drops significantly. They agreed on such a low battery capacity in order to be able to claim to produce hybrid vehicles and still meet the strict California and Chinese regulations. This low achievement is a joke, however; These kilometers drove very quickly; technically much more would be possible. But the common denominator in the cartel is to keep e-mobility small and not let any competitor rush ahead. Not even the EU can fulfill its function as an ideal total capitalist. Mrs. Merkel was there. Already at Barroso she exercised her influence in order not to let the Lower Saxony VW special law be affected. In this way, the car companies can inhibit the development of a network of charging stations undisturbed and create a mess of cards in order to be able to refer to the customer who is allegedly against the electric drive. And the political flank protection for the dominance of the market by combustion engines is provided by the supervisory boards.

In Seehofer and his cohorts, they have complacent companions with Dobrindt in the next room at the cartel meetings at the cat table, which must wrap the cartel decisions in flattering political language. Hence the great mourning for the Baron, who could have done better. If the CSU did not have its development aid minister Gerd Müller, who now and then gets something moving, one would have to call the party a lobbyist. Where that leads, one has seen at the FDP. But Seehofer has the trump card in his hand, that he can at any time again raise the demand for an upper limit for refugees in order to blackmail political opponents. So he can use this cynical power calculus undisturbed lobby interests serve. And meanwhile, the other prime ministers have begun to learn from Seehofer.