Plug-in hybrids consume just as much as combustion engines when in use. A new study by the Fraunhofer Institute shows that German manufacturers perform particularly poorly.
By Kai Schöneberg
A year ago, Germany’s traffic-light coalition eased the rules for municipalities to introduce 30 km/h speed limits. The goal was to improve road safety and strengthen environmental protection. Yet for many reasons, there has so far been little use of the new provisions.
By Fritz Vorholz
In 2025, one in five newly registered cars in Germany was battery-electric. According to the German Institute for Economic Research, the share could be significantly higher, with policy uncertainty delaying investment and purchasing decisions.
By Kai Schöneberg
An analysis of more than 1,700 climate policy measures shows that a coordinated mix of instruments is more effective at curbing global warming than isolated laws, with Sweden and Norway setting the pace.
By Kai Schöneberg
Bans on combustion engines, expanded charging infrastructure, and industrial policy targets – many countries have included e-mobility in their national climate targets (NDCs). Some are setting convincing commitments, while others still need to do more.
By Nico Beckert
In 2025, investments in the energy and transportation transition increased. Despite Trump, investment has also increased in the USA. The hydrogen and nuclear sectors are weakening.
By Nico Beckert
According to the ICCT, the share of BEV registrations reached 19% last year, while the share of combustion cars is falling sharply. At the same time, some manufacturers are already meeting the EU fleet limits, with VW catching up.
By Kai Schöneberg
DUH considers the plan to also promote the purchase of hybrid vehicles from the Climate and Transformation Fund to be unconstitutional. In the event that it remains in the law, it intends to extend its constitutional complaint to this.
By Alexandra Endres
The German government has defended its climate policy before the Federal Constitutional Court in several expert opinions, which have been obtained by Table.Briefings, pointing to future adaptation options and the responsibility of other levels such as the European Union.
By Alexandra Endres
Debates are raging at EU level over climate targets in transportation and supposed technological paternalism. Transportation researcher Johannes Weyer says in a Table.Briefings interview that good policy should not try to influence people’s attitudes.
By Alexandra Endres
