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EU policy urgently needed: secure e-mobility for a climate-friendly future!
Transport Minister Hermann emphasizes the urgency of e-mobility at the EVS in Gothenburg for the future of Baden-Württemberg and Europe.
EU policy urgently needed: secure e-mobility for a climate-friendly future!
What is happening in the area of electromobility? Transport Minister Winfried Hermann took the opportunity 38th International Electric Vehicle Symposium in Gothenburg to send a strong signal for the future of e-mobility in Europe. In his keynote speech, he emphasized how important it is that Germany and the EU stay on top of e-mobility and not fall behind.
The minister warned of a possible regression in Europe and Germany. In order for the automotive industry to remain competitive, it is essential that vehicle manufacturers bring affordable electric cars onto the market. At the same time, the energy industry must take a more active role in expanding the charging infrastructure. Because without sufficient charging options, the switch to e-mobility will be difficult to advance.
Growth trajectory of e-mobility
The development of electromobility is showing steep upward trends worldwide. According to a recent study by the Federal Environment Agency The climate advantage of electric cars is enormous. The difference to conventional vehicles will become increasingly clear in the coming years: for cars registered in 2030, the climate advantage can be up to 55 percent, provided that the expansion of renewable energies is pushed forward quickly. Even if the share of e-fuels for combustion engines increases, the advantage of electric cars remains.
However, vehicles registered in 2020 have some negative impacts on water and soil quality, most of which can be attributed to fossil power generation. However, these challenges can be addressed by switching to renewable energy systems. In the long term, according to forecasts, electric cars will be superior in all environmental impacts, which is already predicted for 2050.
Environmental balance and challenges
If you look at the entire environmental impact of e-mobility, it is not just the emissions during the journey that are crucial. The production of the vehicles, the energy supply and the raw materials required play an equally important role. According to an analysis by the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research Electric vehicles do not show any local combustion emissions, but other environmental impacts must be taken into account when producing batteries.
Another problem child are the raw materials such as cobalt, nickel and lithium that are required for the batteries. Here, recycling is seen as a possible approach to reducing resource requirements. Despite these challenges, improving the carbon footprint of electric vehicles is crucial to support the transport transition. The concerns of environmentalists and politicians must go hand in hand in order to make the mobility of the future sustainable.
The discourse about e-mobility can no longer be stopped. Whether it's about the necessary charging infrastructure or about politics that has to create clear framework conditions - one thing is certain: the future belongs to electric vehicles, and every single person is asked to push ahead with their switch!