The statement of the land chamber emphasizes that the European Commission should use taxes and other fees to encourage drivers to switch to environmentally friendly transport. Thanks to progress in new technologies, there is reason to count on success. In Germany, by 2050, carbon dioxide emissions are planned to be reduced by 95%.
According to experts, the transition to electric vehicles is extremely slow. Even subsidies for the purchase of cars that do not use hydrocarbons do not have the desired effect. The main problem is insufficiently developed infrastructure.
As calculated by the German Association of the Automotive Industry, in the markets of almost all European countries, with the exception of Norway, the share of electric vehicles does not exceed 1%. They believe that the internal combustion engine will for a long time serve as a transitional stage to new environmental solutions. Otherwise, bans will cost car owners too much. Moreover, in the near future, manufacturers are unlikely to significantly increase the production of electric-powered cars.
