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<p>In contrast to other sectors, such as air traffic, the transition towards CO<sub>2</sub>-neutral mobility in the car sector is within reach, but there is still a long way to go. Now the question arises: What role does e-mobility play in Germany today and in the future? The authors analyse the importance of the model policy in the various market segments, the price development, and the framework conditions as levers for the ramp-up of e-mobility. The article further examines why synthetic fuels will not be able to play any significant role in the decarbonisation of the passenger car sector in the near future. Although the electric car has become mainstream, the conditions for a flourishing market must be created.</p>
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In contrast to other sectors, such as air traffic, the transition towards CO2-neutral mobility in the car sector is within reach, but there is still a long way to go. Now the question arises: What role does e-mobility play in Germany today and in the future? The authors analyse the importance of the model policy in the various market segments, the price development, and the framework conditions as levers for the ramp-up of e-mobility. The article further examines why synthetic fuels will not be able to play any significant role in the decarbonisation of the passenger car sector in the near future. Although the electric car has become mainstream, the conditions for a flourishing market must be created.

Mobility Turnaround in Germany – E-mobility as the Means of Choice

Wirtschaftsdienst

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Mobilitätswende in Deutschland – E-Mobilität als Mittel der Wahl

In contrast to other sectors, such as air traffic, the transition towards CO2-neutral mobility in the car sector is within reach, but there is still a long way...

Mobility Turnaround in Germany – E-mobility as the Means of Choice

Published Online: Jul 22, 2023

Page range: 372 - 375

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/wd-2023-0112

© 2023 Helena Sophie Wisbert, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.