According to a study referenced by Bloomberg on Wednesday, Germany faces a pressing need to substantially boost the sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in order to fulfill its emissions objectives.
The study suggests that achieving the ambitious aim of having 15 million electric cars on the nation’s roads will require a fourfold increase in new EV sales within the next three years, followed by a sixfold increase by 2030.
However, a more conservative projection indicates that Germany may only reach a total of 10 million electric cars by the designated timeframe, leaving emissions targets unmet by a significant margin. The transportation sector emerges as a pivotal hurdle in Germany’s endeavors to combat pollution.
In response to this challenge, the German Renewable Energy Federation (BEE) has proposed a range of measures aimed at curbing emissions, including incentives for public transportation, the promotion of e-fuels and biofuels, and the implementation of a highway speed limit. Despite the targeted goals for EV adoption, the study underscores the necessity for supplementary actions to effectively address emissions reduction objectives.
