There is a lot of talk in the election campaign – about inflation, migration, security and other important issues. But climate change, one of the biggest challenges of our time, often remains a side issue. Why do politicians shy away from focussing on this pressing issue? Is it due to a fear of controversial debates,[…]
Category: BEM-Newsletter
Heads of the industry: A portrait of Heike Lange
For almost 20 years, Heike Lange has been a driving force behind innovations in the field of cashless payments. Just as with e-mobility, the payments industry needs to be agile in order to be able to react quickly to new market conditions and consumer requirements. As Managing Director of the Initiative Deutsche Zahlungssysteme (IDZ), she[…]
Stop climate fraud initiative: News from the fight against quota erosion
Since 2022, the GHG quota has slumped to less than a quarter of its original value. To protest against this, over 120 demonstrators gathered in front of the Paul Löbe House in Berlin on 4 December. With success: numerous members of parliament attended the rally and spoke out in favour of urgent action. We would[…]
Charging station monopolies in cities: Ways to more competition and fairness
In some cities, we are experiencing monopoly-like situations with charging points, especially where municipal utilities or municipal companies are the main players. This is often due to long-term contracts or exclusive rights granted by cities and municipalities that have developed over time. In many cases, municipal utilities are driving the expansion of the charging infrastructure.[…]
Habeck provides impetus for e-mobility / BEM supports long-term approaches
The Federal Ministry of Economics has presented new measures to promote electromobility. Plans include a 1,000 euro charging credit, tax incentives and social leasing models for low-income households. The focus is also on expanding the charging infrastructure and reducing the electricity tax. Economics Minister Robert Habeck emphasised: ‘Charging must become easier and cheaper. Incentives for[…]
Public / Private-CHARGING-STUDY 2024
For the sixth time in a row, USCALE has analysed the charging behaviour of electric car drivers in Germany. A total of 3000 electric car drivers were surveyed in detail about which charging locations they use at home, at work, at retail and in public spaces, how and why they use them and what their[…]
Heads of the industry: A portrait of Marc Schubert
Marc Schubert is an entrepreneur through and through – with a clear focus on economic efficiency. With his many years of experience in the automotive industry and his passion for innovation, he has positioned himself in a dynamic and challenging market environment. With Elektrovorteil, Schubert has created a platform that enables owners of electric vehicles[…]
The future
drives autonomously
The German government has adopted a strategy for autonomous driving in the cabinet, which is intended to pave the way for regular operation and create the conditions for further advancing this key technology and utilising its enormous opportunities. The aim is to establish Germany as a leading global centre of innovation and production. Germany has[…]
BEM visits BEM member company Second Ride
The Bundesverband eMobilität stands for close cooperation with its member companies – direct exchange and insight into innovative business models is a central component of this partnership. BEM board member Christian Heep recently visited BEM member company Second Ride, whose work impressively demonstrates how sustainable mobility solutions can be successfully implemented. Second Ride specialises in[…]
»Hey, that’s
my charging station!«
In November 2024, ZEIT Online published an article entitled ‘Ey, das ist meine Ladesäule!’, in which BEM board member Christian Heep commented on the discussion about the reservation of charging points. Heep emphasised that although reservation options for charging points could be helpful in principle when travelling with electric vehicles, they also harbour the risk[…]