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of the transport transformation. In cities, the mobility transition has already begun. Rural areas also benefit from the mobility transition. Driverless vehicles are ideal for shared use. Electrification
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al protection and quality of life. In this sense, the Verkehrswende (transport transformation) is also a Fairkehrswende (just transport transformation). Topics Our comprehensive strategies for creating [...] Germany because its transport sector is still quite a ways from achieving climate neutrality. Yet we also exchange ideas with researchers and institutes around the world as we search for new approaches and
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Technology neutrality is a contested postulate in Germany. The summary of our study on the subject is now also available in English. 18 Jun 2020 Webinar: Dual-Benefit Stimulus for Germany We presented our proposal [...] economic recovery and climate action Our proposal for a green stimulus programme for Germany is now also available in English. 17 Dec 2020 Happy Holidays! Season's greetings from the Agora Verkehrswende [...] cities to regain valuable space and become more attractive to residents and [...] more Rural areas also benefit from the mobility transition. Outside larger cities, privately owned vehicles are difficult
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electric vehicles (BEV) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV). A number of electricity-based fuels also perform quite well when it comes to emissions. Yet like biofuels, they consume more energy and are [...] This, coupled with concerns about production costs, is a sure sign that electricity-based fuels will also have to be imported. In the face of this near certainty, Germany must push for carbon-neutral renewable [...] requiring solar sites to have sufficient quantities of water for hydrogen generation. Such criteria should also define other basic conditions for the sustainable production of these fuels. These criteria should
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obstacles and identify solutions. Ultimately, the Cities Network is about promoting climate action while also addressing related concerns, such as human health, environmental protection, social inclusion and
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offer not only the chance to bring about a safe, efficient and climate-friendly transport sector. They also provide an important foundation for innovative technologies and new business models (figure 5.1). [...] must be understood as an organisational task. It does not necessarily lead to positive effects; it is also associated with risks. Indeed, it could even jeopardise the transport transformation. To be sure, [...] vehicle reduction of that magnitude would not only sink energy use in the transport sector; it would also give municipalities more room to determine land use and urban development (Insight 3). Automation
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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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is not only the most efficient energy option. On the basis of the current state of knowledge, it is also economically the most affordable form of decarbonisation. Relative to all other combinations of p [...] be measured. 110 Electrification can be a means of decarbonisation not only for passenger cars but also for light utility vehicles. Short trips in cities and back to-base trips 111 are particularly suitable [...] people from buying electric cars. For the success of fuel cell electric vehicles, the initial outlay is also a decisive impediment, as is the fuelling station infrastructure, which is a long way from covering
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central objectives. Ambitious climate change mitigation is only possible if greenhouse gas emissions can also be effectively reduced in the area of transport – and this requires a dramatic cut in oil consumption
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users are loyal public transport customers, and vice versa. 53 This transition in urban mobility will also affect how people travel from cities to other places. As more and more people use the new mobility [...] expansion of mobility services. They must be made available not only to inhabitants of big cities but also to people who live in the outskirts and in small towns. Moreover, the mobility options must be reliable [...] resident parking permit costs between 20 and 30 euros. 65 In order to promote carsharing, cities should also review existing fee structures, especially in areas where carsharing needs encouragement. To this