Abstract:

By adopting the 2030 Climate Action Plan including a CO2 pricing scheme for the transport sector, the Federal Government has paved the way for meeting its climate targets for 2030. Germany has taken on a pioneering role in the global energy transition – which represents the efforts made and results achieved on renewable energy expansion and energy efficiency. The transition thus serves as the basis for a clean, secure and affordable energy supply, which is essential for all our lives. To achieve its climate targets, Germany will additionally advance the transformation of the industry, heat and the transport sector. Through the contribution of 346 renowned international experts from 59 countries, the study draws a global picture of the probable future of the transport sector’s transformation. The diverse backgrounds of the experts, ranging from intergovernmental organisations, to non-governmental organisations, think tanks and the private sector, make each contribution adding to the richness of this study. The findings of this project provide relevant insights for the future of a decarbonised transport system and offer exciting impulses to bring a sustainable transformation of transportation forward as a joint international endeavour.