“Wrong parameter”
Handelsblatt
Environment minister Barbara Hendricks’ proposal to aid the breakthrough of e-mobility with a mandatory quota for e-cars is misguided, argues Klaus Stratmann in a commentary for business daily Handelsblatt. He says EU emission limits are a suitable instrument to achieve climate goals. “As a steering instrument, CO2 limits have a decisive advantage: They are open to all technologies. The fixation on e-cars has reached manic proportions in some parts of politics.” Environmental politicians should make sure that CO2 limits are met not only in the laboratory, but also on the road, instead of stifling alternatives to e-cars, such as vehicles powered by natural gas.
For background, read the CLEW dossier The Energiewende and German carmakers.
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