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11 Jan 2017

ā€œWrong parameterā€

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. ā€œAs 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.ā€ 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 Āé¶¹ĪŽĀė°ę dossier The Energiewende and German carmakers.

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