electric mobility in germany: future (study)
While the EU insists exclusively on the future viability of electric and hydrogen drives, the coalition agreement between CDU, SPD and FDP in saxony-anhalt focuses on openness to technology with e-fuels and green methane. >> more about electric cars
The coalition agreement between the CDU, SPD and FDP in saxony-anhalt calls for equal treatment of e-fuels and electric drives. And: a feasibility study is examining the federal government’s plans for the future of electromobility in germany, which envisage ten million e-cars and one million charging points by 2030.
Coalition agreement insists on equal treatment of e-fuels and electromobility in germany
Imposing electromobility alone is not the solution in germany- at least if the coalition agreement between the CDU, SPD and FDP in saxony-Anhalt has its way. The 11. the paper signed on august 2021 is based on equal rights for climate-neutral drive systems. So far, according to the EU, only electric and hydrogen drives are considered CO2-free, even if the electricity comes from fossil energy sources such as coal-fired power plants. Alternatives such as e-fuels and green methane, on the other hand, are generally not taken into account. The coalition agreement clearly opposes this and only considers electric cars to be climate-neutral if they are actually powered by green electricity. E-fuels would thus become a real alternative. The three parties from saxony-Anhalt see it this way: "we want every citizen to be able to decide for themselves which technology they use to get from A to B in the future as well." A view that could well be adopted in other federal states as well. This could give a new boost to the internal combustion engine, while carmakers, who are already heavily focused on e-mobility, could be left behind. More on this topic: the CO2 price
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electromobility target: ten million e-cars in germany by 2030
The federal government has formulated concrete ideas and plans for the future of electromobility in germany. For example, their goal is for seven to ten million electric vehicles to be registered in germany by 2030. In addition, a total of one million charging points are to be available by then, which is why the federal Cabinet will issue a "master plan for charging point infrastructure" in november 2019 has decided. In addition, in 2020, for the first time, private charging options have also been subsidized with an additional 50 million euros, and the installation of charging points at customer parking lots will also be supported. In addition, e-cars will continue to be exempt from vehicle tax, which will also apply to vehicles registered for the first time between 2020 and 2030. In addition, the so-called environmental bonus can be applied for when buying an electric car until the end of 2025 or until a total of 4.09 billion euros is paid out (including any increase in the meantime). Furthermore, the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) has been promoting the procurement of electric buses for local public transport since 2018. Over 600 million euros are available for this from the energy and climate fund. The federal government wants to boost sales of newer commercial vehicles with a new scrapping premium for trucks. And last but not least, there are numerous other research and development programs by various federal ministries aimed at securing the future of electromobility in germany.
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Future: study anticipates only 6.35 million electric cars
In a feasibility study, the consulting firm deloitte examined how realistic the federal government’s future plans for electromobility in germany actually are. The consultants come to a conclusion that is probably unsurprising for skeptics: even though Germany is considered to be developing positively, under the current conditions only 6.35 million cars with alternative drives are likely to be registered by 2030. According to the study, it is certainly possible to achieve 2.2 million additional new vehicle registrations within this period but not without a special effort from industry and government and a change in consumer attitude. For example, the experts at deloitte are proposing an extension of the purchase premiums until the end of 2023 as well as a significant increase in fuel prices for the remaining vehicles with internal combustion engines. In concrete terms, the price per liter is to be increased by 30 cents from 2021 to 2024. In addition, it is also necessary for manufacturers to develop more cost-effective platforms for electric cars especially for electric small and micro cars. In this segment, business consultants see not only the greatest market potential for electromobility, but also a decisive factor in achieving the EU’s CO2 targets. In addition, the industry would need to invest further in charging infrastructure, develop new charging concepts and reduce battery manufacturing prices. If customers were to develop a greater desire for more sustainability and adapt their individual mobility behavior, the study believes it would be entirely possible to put around 8.5 million vehicles with alternative drives on the roads by 2030. ÜAccording to the authors of the study, however, combustion engines will not be overtaken in germany until 2032: only then, according to the forecast, will fewer gasoline and diesel cars be registered than cars with alternative drives. More on the topic: the carbon footprint of electric cars
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Government measures to promote electromobility at a glance
In order to promote the sale of cars with alternative drive systems, in 2016 the federal government introduced the so-called "electric vehicle" program environmental bonus introduced. This can be applied for from the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA). Initially, federal funding of 600 million euros was planned until the end of 2020. In november 2019, however, it was decided to extend the e-car premium to 2025. The federal government is making a total of 4.09 billion euros available. More on this topic: how to apply for the e-car bonus
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As part of the "master plan for charging infrastructure" adopted in november 2019 the federal government is providing 200 million euros for the promotion of electric cars private charging options ready. With an effective date of. applications can be submitted to the kfw on november 2020. In mid-July 2021, the funding pot was increased by 300 million euros. More on this topic: tenant has right to charging station
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By 2023, 50.000 öPublicly accessible charging points be established. 15.000 of these to be contributed by the automotive industry by 2022. The Federal Ministry of Transport is coordinating the implementation of this substantial subsidy. More on the topic: how to charge an electric car
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In order to get more electric cars on german roads, for a certain period of time they are exempt from vehicle tax: E-cars that have been scrapped by 17. May 2011, for five years, and those registered between May 18, 2011, for five years. May 2011 and the 31. December 2030 for ten years. More on the topic: electric car as company car& vehicle tax exemption for electric cars
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the federal government is providing a total of one billion euros for a truck scrappage scheme to get old commercial vehicles off the road and boost sales of newer models. However, diesel is also being promoted, which is why the plans have been badly received by environmentalists.
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