"The Controversial Battle Surrounding Electric Vehicles"
In the world of automobiles, the debate between electric cars and internal combustion engines has been a hot topic for some time. However, Gernot Döllner, CEO of Audi, has described this debate as "counterproductive" and "disruptive."
Döllner compares the ongoing debate to sports rivalries, such as Inter against Milan or Lazio against Roma, arguing that it is unproductive. Instead, he urges a shift in focus towards the future of technology, which is moving towards touchscreens rather than quill pens or typewriters.
The world is changing, with a focus on reducing CO2 emissions, improving city air quality, and prioritizing sustainable transportation. Döllner suggests that it is illogical to continue debating the internal combustion engine when the world is moving towards more advanced technologies. He even goes as far as to liken the continuation of this debate to someone insisting on playing checkers on a chessboard during a game of chess.
Döllner believes that electric cars can and should coexist with thermal cars. He acknowledges the issues with electric cars, such as heavy batteries and inadequate charging networks, but sees them as steps forward towards a less polluted future.
In Germany, the development of electric cars is currently funded and supported mainly by the federal government through tax incentives for companies and company cars, as well as the continuation of the greenhouse gas reduction quota (THG-Quote) for private customers. Direct purchase premiums have been discontinued since July 1, 2025, but regional and municipal programs provide subsidies and bonuses, while a new social leasing model is planned for 2027 to enable lower-income households to access electric mobility.
Döllner states that, in a world less attached to habits, the electric car would be the obvious choice for reducing CO2 emissions in transportation. He believes that electric cars are the future, and it is time for everyone to start looking towards it.
In conclusion, while the debate between electric cars and internal combustion engines may have its appeal, it is clear that the world is moving towards a future where electric vehicles will play a significant role. As Döllner suggests, it is time to stop focusing on the past and instead look towards the future of technology.
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