Social challenges for the Energiewende
Most Germans agree that the transition to renewable energy is crucial – but it will require a complete societal change.
Most Germans agree that the transition to renewable energy is crucial – but it will require a complete societal change.
Electric transportation refers to trains, trams, cars, buses and bikes which run on electricity. Worldwide the use of electric vehicles has spiked in the first half of 2018, with sales surpassing a million vehicles so far this year.
Germany has had an “energy tax” or environmental tax on gasoline since 2006. The money raised from gas taxes is mostly used to offset pensions and payroll taxes.