Why is Electromobility the Key to a Cleaner Future

Electromobility, or the use of electric vehicles (EVs), is essential to our efforts to combat climate change. The Paris Agreement, an international agreement signed by 196 countries in 2015, aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.

EVs produce zero tailpipe emissions, which means they can significantly reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and help us to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. EVs also improve air quality by reducing air pollution from vehicles. Additionally, EVs can help us to reduce our dependence on oil, which is a finite resource and is subject to price fluctuations.

Here are some specific examples of how electromobility is helping us to achieve our climate goals:

• The European Union has set a target of making all new cars and vans sold in the EU zero-emission by 2035. This will require a rapid shift to EVs, and the EU is already making significant progress. In 2021, EVs accounted for 9.1% of all new car sales in the EU, and this share is expected to continue to grow rapidly in the years to come.
• China, the world’s largest car market, invests heavily in electromobility. In 2022, EVs accounted for 26% of all new car sales in China. The Chinese government has several policies in place to support the EV industry, including subsidies and tax breaks.
• The United States is also seeing a growing shift to EVs. In 2022, EVs accounted for 4.6% of all new car sales in the US. The US government has also enacted several policies to support the EV industry, including tax credits and rebates.

As EVs become more affordable and accessible, we can expect to see even more people switching to this cleaner and more sustainable mode of transportation.

What you can do to help now:

There are a number of things you can do to help support the transition to electromobility:

• Consider switching to an EV yourself. There are a wide variety of EVs available on the market, so you can find one that meets your needs and budget.
• Support policies that promote electromobility, such as subsidies and tax breaks for EVs.
• Educate others about the benefits of electromobility.

Together, we can make a difference and create a cleaner and more sustainable future for all.