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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on June 16th, 2026 | 08:05 CEST
BYD in Formula 1? Defence and drone ambitions at Daimler Truck, Mercedes, and HPQ Silicon
Watch out for BYD! Is the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer spreading itself too thin? In its home market, the price war is causing profits to plummet. At the same time, the company is lagging behind its own goals in its European expansion. There are problems in Turkey, the fast-charging network will cost billions, and whether the rumoured entry into Formula 1 makes sense is open to debate. In that light, HPQ Silicon's expansion seems more logical. After the company's new battery generation already impressed in drone tests, it has now unveiled an entire drone propulsion system with partner Novacium at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris. Daimler Truck and Mercedes are now also eyeing the defence sector. Will drones soon be taking off from the roof of the G-Class?
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 15th, 2026 | 07:45 CEST
Lithium Makes a Comeback: Processing Is a Bottleneck for Mercedes-Benz and Siemens Energy – Rock Tech Lithium Breaks the Monopoly
With scarce raw material reserves in the West, a more restrictive trade policy, and China still holding a monopoly on raw material processing, the situation surrounding battery-grade raw materials calls for action. After the price of lithium hit a preliminary low in June 2025, "white gold" saw a robust recovery of around 180% by February 2026, reaching a high of USD 10.48 per pound. The real bottleneck, however, is not extraction, but the chemical refinement into high-purity lithium hydroxide monohydrate for battery applications. Since a comprehensive investigation by the US Department of Commerce now classifies lithium supply security as a matter of national security, the development of resilient domestic processing infrastructure has moved to the forefront of industry priorities. The German-Canadian company Rock Tech Lithium plays a crucial role.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on May 12th, 2026 | 07:25 CEST
Do not miss the return of the Industrial Revolution: Mercedes-Benz, First Hydrogen, and Rockwell Automation are leading the way
The next stage of the green transformation is targeting two stubborn sources of emissions: heavy-duty transportation and energy-intensive industry. Green hydrogen is replacing diesel and coal in these sectors, while driverless transport systems and autonomous robots are revolutionizing logistics and manufacturing. However, the key lies in the intelligent integration of both technologies—only this will pave the way for emission-free, efficient value chains. Those who recognize this synergy early on can benefit from future markets worth billions. It is precisely this pioneering role that Mercedes-Benz, with its autonomous driving concepts, First Hydrogen, with its unmanned hydrogen vehicles, and Rockwell Automation, with its data-driven production automation, are claiming.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 5th, 2026 | 07:50 CEST
The Electric Revolution at Mercedes-Benz: HPQ Silicon and Cenovus Energy Deliver Range and Green Energy
Competition in the automotive industry has shifted. Internal combustion engines are playing an increasingly minor role, while Asian pioneers are gaining ground with comfort and technological innovations. Operationally, too, the focus is no longer solely on manufacturing capacity, but on technological and environmental efficiency. While China, in particular, has already left many manufacturers in the dust through aggressive vertical integration, Western automakers like Mercedes-Benz are in a phase of radical strategic realignment. Success today depends primarily on two factors: the ability to push the limits of existing battery chemistry and the need to consistently make the entire industrial supply chain sustainable. In this market environment, Mercedes-Benz and HPQ Silicon, in particular, are driving the transition to highly efficient, silicon-based electric mobility. We highlight potential opportunities for investors.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 23rd, 2026 | 07:35 CEST
Automotive Supply Chain Reset: Ford, Mercedes-Benz, and ESG Leader Power Metallic Mines
The automotive industry is under immense pressure: its supply chains for essential battery raw materials such as nickel, copper, and cobalt urgently need to become independent of Chinese imports. According to reports from the International Energy Agency (IEA), China currently controls around 80% of global production capacity for lithium-ion batteries and as much as 97% of the value chain for anode materials. A one-month supply stoppage would result in losses of over USD 8.5 billion in the European Union alone, according to the agency. While automakers such as Ford are transitioning production at their Cologne plant to all-electric fleets and require secure sources of raw materials in stable jurisdictions to do so, Mercedes-Benz is pursuing a strategy of direct participation in mining projects to ensure compliance with the strict environmental standards of its Ambition 2039 initiative. In this tense market environment, Power Metallic Mines is specifically exploring copper, nickel, and platinum group metal deposits in Canada. The flagship project is the Nisk project in Quebec, which is set to supply the entire range of key metals. By utilizing modern exploration technologies, the company is precisely identifying the resources that are indispensable for the next generation of high-performance batteries and catalysts for the automotive giants.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 25th, 2026 | 07:15 CET
Trump and the EU Need Critical Metals and Oil Alternatives! BHP, Avrupa Minerals, Mercedes, and BYD
As oil prices surge to new levels above USD 100, investors are facing heightened supply chain concerns. Just as during the COVID-19 pandemic, global trade relations in the commodities sector are at risk of grinding to a halt due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Following significant price declines across all industrial sectors, it is essential to identify potential winners. The commodities giant BHP can look forward to rising revenues and cash flows, while a new surge in e-mobility is expected in the alternative energy sector. Avrupa Minerals is searching for critical materials in Finland and Portugal and has already made discoveries. An exciting investment opportunity is currently emerging.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 2nd, 2026 | 07:05 CET
Strategic raw materials: How Power Metallic Mines and FPX Nickel secure supply chains and what is important for Mercedes-Benz
The automotive industry is at a critical turning point where the availability of strategic metals is no longer just a question of price, but a basic prerequisite for the transformation to electric mobility. Vehicle manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz are consistently aligning their production with an "electric-only strategy" and placing the upstream value chain for nickel, copper, and platinum group metals at the center of their planning. Securing these essential raw materials must be done under the strictest environmental, social, and ethical criteria in order to optimize the carbon footprint of the high-performance batteries produced and to meet the requirements of investors and regulatory authorities. In this market environment, specific solution providers from Canada are emerging, serving the rapidly growing demand for clean and transparent raw materials with fundamentally different exploration approaches.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 21st, 2026 | 07:00 CET
SGS Canada confirms world-class results: Why Power Metallic Mines is becoming indispensable for Mercedes-Benz, Ford & Co. after a metallurgical breakthrough
There are events that change everything—turning points where hopes become certainty. Often, these shifts take place away from the headlines, in laboratories and testing facilities, where the feasibility of the future is decided. For Power Metallic Mines, such a moment has arrived now. The recently published metallurgical test results for the Lion Zone are far more than just technical data – they are proof that the Company holds an asset capable of sustainably securing supply chains for automotive giants such as Mercedes-Benz and Ford. At a time when the global economy is desperately searching for stable sources of copper and platinum group metals, Power Metallic Mines is now delivering the hard currency of the mining industry: validated extraction rates at world-class levels. For investors, this virtually eliminates the most significant risk faced by an explorer – the question of technical feasibility – and opens the door to a fundamental revaluation of the stock.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 19th, 2026 | 07:10 CET
Explosive mix: Critical metals and e-mobility! BYD, Mercedes-Benz, Graphano Energy, and RENK in focus
E-mobility in Germany could gain fresh momentum in 2026, as the CDU wing of the federal government is pushing for the reintroduction of purchase incentives for electric vehicles, retroactively including those registered since the beginning of the year. There is still a need for discussion within the SPD due to other issues. German citizens are familiar with the nerve-wracking process of reaching compromises in Berlin, where a new law can only be passed with five other concessions to the coalition partner. This is how grand coalitions work: slowly and tenaciously. Regardless, the public has become accustomed to this carnival event, and for us, stock market traders, it is important to look at the possible effects of such subsidy decisions. According to estimates from the Federal Ministry for the Environment, available funding could support the purchase of up to 800,000 electric vehicles - roughly 1.6% of all registered vehicles in Germany. The planned incentives aim primarily to ease the transition to e-mobility for low- and middle-income households. Do not look a gift horse in the mouth! How are automotive stocks doing on the stock market?
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Commented by Armin Schulz on January 15th, 2026 | 07:05 CET
Undervalued in transition - plus dividends? Analysis of Mercedes-Benz, WashTec, and Sixt
The fundamental transformation of mobility is creating two contrasting realities: while established manufacturers are groaning under massive pressure to innovate and shrinking margins, surprising profit opportunities are emerging in the niches of change. The strategic responses to this tension could hardly be more different. A premium automaker, a vehicle care equipment supplier, and a mobility service provider exemplify where the future of driving can also be lucrative for investors. It is therefore worth taking a closer look at the paths of Mercedes-Benz, WashTec, and Sixt.
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