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manufacturers and parts suppliers who are not reliant on traditional powertrains. Higher labour demand is also anticipated in energy infrastructure and production, and, to a lesser extent, in the subsector of [...] valid scenario for the passenger car in 2030. On the foundation of effective climate policy, Germany also has an opportunity to reinvent itself as a technological leader and epicentre of vehicle manufacturing [...] embrace this change, the cost of transition will be higher in the end, not only in terms of jobs, but also in terms of market share lost by German companies.” Kristian Kuhlmann, Managing Director & Partner
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people’s everyday lives more than the ongoing clean-energy transition in the power sector. Yet they also stress that a decarbonised transportation system stands to benefit cities, the economy, and even [...] going forward is to adopt ambitious Europe-wide CO2 standards for vehicles and fuels. Yet Germany also needs smart tax reforms that promote low- and zero-emission transport. Furthermore, Germany’s cities [...] result, the sector now faces enormous pressure, not only to introduce environmental measures, but also to stay competitive in other markets. “The challenge Germany faces,” says Hochfeld, “is to honour
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transport sustainable is not just about replacing internal combustion engines with electric motors. It’s also about lowering energy use and covering the remaining demand with carbon-neutral energy. Accordingly [...] consumes additional electricity. The 12 Insights report offers a wealth of new information, yet it also raises many questions. As such, it is less a finished report than the beginning of a long overdue
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for automotive companies due to rising regulatory requirements. Increasingly, climate protection is also becoming a core value that civil society is demanding from companies. Last but not least, climate
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Head of Operations Prior to joining Agora Verkehrswende, Steffi Niemzok worked as a mediator. She also has experience as a corporate consultant and project manager. Steffi Niemzok holds a degree in Landscape
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driverless car- and ridesharing vehicles. Such systems might lead people to reconsider car ownership while also helping to generate broad social acceptance for collaborative mobility, thereby reducing driving distances
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made more intelligent. This will also result in efficiency gains and economic growth, as illustrated in figure 2.1. Economical vehicles in demand The efficiency rule also applies to vehicles (Insight 6) [...] effects or undesired consequences on system flexibility can, along with a lack of public acceptance, also restrict efficiency’s priority. The cheapest kilometre is a saved kilometre Providing possibilities [...] have a compelling and practical alternative to private vehicle ownership. Driverless vehicles can also have a positive effect on the environment, provided they are used efficiently. (For more on this,
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The next Agora Sustainable Transport Fellowship starts in September 2024. For more information, see also our discussion paper "Leapfrogging to Sustainable Transport in Africa": https://www.agora-verkehrswende
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Rural areas also benefit from the mobility transition. © ollo - iStockphoto The choice of transport in inner cities is increasingly diverse. Yet, for the majority of rural residents, cars are the number [...] shorter trips, the car is the most preferred mode of transport for people outside urban areas. Cars are also the predominant form of transport among those going on outings and holiday trips, which make up a [...] shift from cars to alternative means of transport that not only are better for the environment but also reduce commuter traffic. 82 Remarkably, people take longer in cities to get to work than in rural
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the Öko-Institut. The supply of raw materials is only one part of the equation, however. The study also recommends the development and enforcement of environmental and social standards at each stage in [...] The goal of this initiative would be to establish criteria for sustainable mining techniques while also encouraging the international sharing of best practice. The mining of cobalt in the Democratic Republic [...] In order to tackle this problem and encourage the adoption of sustainability standards, the study also recommends that companies adopt a Due Diligence Codex for Cobalt. Such due diligence practices have