The mobility transition is one of the key challenges of our time. The German eMobility Association has developed election test stones that analyse the parties’ positions on key future issues. The focus is on the green economy, the sustainable energy and mobility transition as well as the necessary legal and infrastructural framework conditions for a[…]
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BEM calls for rapid steps towards a mobility turnaround after government collapse: Time for action
Berlin, November 7, 2024 – After the break-up of the “Ampel” coalition, Germany is facing a decisive change of course. The German Federal Association for eMobility (BEM) is calling on the incumbent federal government to seize the opportunity presented by this political realignment and clearly prioritize electric mobility and zero-emission mobility. This will enable Germany[…]
German Federal Association for eMobility: What is happening with Europe…?
Berlin, 13 June 2024: »We are concerned about the results of the European elections«, say Christian Heep and Markus Emmert, board members of the German eMobility Association (BEM). »The biggest loser in the European Parliament fights and stands for the most important issues of our time: human rights, democracy, sustainability, the right to clean energy,[…]
Political steering effect on electromobility
Electromobility is at the centre of discussions about a sustainable future and the design of a green economy. In view of this importance, the Bundesverband eMobilität emphasises the crucial role of politics in creating the appropriate framework conditions for a sustainable energy and transport transition, which not only brings ecological but also economic benefits. The[…]
Green Economy first / 60+ billion euros found steering effect through fossil subsidy reduction in response to the KTF dilemma
The current discussion on the ruling of the Karlsruhe Federal Constitutional Court on the Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF) was the focus of the last BEM Lounge on 16 November 2023 in Berlin. MP Stefan Gelbhaar, member of the Transport Committee of the German Bundestag and Parliamentary Advisory Board member of the German eMobility Association[…]
A commentary on the end of nuclear power
Column / Commentary by Christian Heep Germany. Today, on 15 April 2023, the last three nuclear power plants will be taken off the grid. A remarkable success for environmental and anti-nuclear activists and the result of a long culture of protest. However, the debate on the pros and cons of nuclear power continues and is still[…]
A commentary on the occasion of the IPCC report
22.03.2023 / Column / Commentary by Christian Heep The calendar spring started with another dry spell. Another drought like the last twelve years. Extreme weather events, 81% of protected habitats and 63% of populations of protected animals and plants are in poor condition, four out of five trees in Germany are diseased, species extinction, heatwaves,[…]
»Homework« for the mobility revolution – Interview with Markus Emmert on e-mobility in Germany
BEM board member Markus Emmert introduced Wentronic GmbH and Lapp Mobility GmbH to each other, thus providing the impetus for a promising co-operation. In his role as head of the BEM working groups, he immediately recognised the potential. During his visit, he revealed to us how companies can not only follow trends, but actively shape them, and why[…]
A commentary on Wissings Veto
09.03.2023 / Column / Commentary by Christian Heep Germany’s confirmation of the EU decision to ban new car registrations from 2035 was actually considered a formality. Federal Transport Minister Wissing’s veto now makes it clear that he does not really believe in clean and sustainable electromobility. It is also an admission that the mobility transition[…]
A comment: It’s about time…!
The EU Parliament has finally voted in favour of the end of the combustion engine. From 2035, only new cars that do not emit greenhouse gases are to be sold in the EU. In twelve years’ time, cars and vans that still emit carbon dioxide will no longer be allowed to be newly registered in[…]