The German federal government supports the introduction of e-mobility based on batteries and fuel cells with two huge programs. One focus of the support is the development of eight model regions, where e-mobility will be tested under everyday conditions.
In Hamburg, the project is focusing on multimodal mobility offers for the public transport, e.g. private and business transport. The recharging stations will be based on the use of renewable electricity, including a non-discriminating purchase of electricity from different suppliers, and are supposed to look attractive in the urban environment.
In the region Bremen/Oldenburg, a Personal Mobility Centre (PMC) is created, which is going to coordinate the introduction of a vehicle fleet that will range from e-bikes to four-seated commuter vehicles. These vehicles will be integrated into the existing public transport systems or provided for car sharing for private persons or companies. Additional, charging stations are installed at relevant public available places, which include charging at premises and in private households.
In the context of seven so-called "Starter" projects in the model region Rhine-Ruhr, approximately 220 vehicles will be used and the required infrastructure to do so will be built. Together with different vehicle manufacturers, 25 car types will be tested in the fleet, including 22 hybrid busses for public transport.
To complete the program, there are 10 commercial vehicles as well as 160 different "special vehicles" like garbage collection trucks, electric scooters or electric bicycles.
In the region Rhine-Main, the project goal is to implement a concept consisting of three modules to introduce a sustainable electro mobile way of living. Module 1 is going to connect Frankfurt, Mühlheim and Offenbach via the ECOStyle bus line 103. Module 2 is to increase the number of battery-driven vehicles at the landing field of the Rhine-Main-Airport. In the last module, electric vehicles will be used for urban deliveries. In addition, the infrastructure for e-mobility will be enlarged and built up gradually.
In Saxony it is planned to use a hybrid bus fleet in Dresden and in Leipzig, the two largest cities of Saxony with approx 500,000 inhabitants each. Target is the gradual integration of rapidly recharging hybrid busses into standard line operation as well as the trial of overhead-contact free trams. Furthermore, the integration of electric vehicles in fleets will be tested, e.g. in car sharing pools and taxi companies, and the required charging infrastructure will be set up. A research and production facility for traction batteries, grid integration and the use of renewable energies will be established.
In the region Stuttgart, pilot projects for the four aspects of electric vehicles: local infrastructure, business models and intermodal mobility concepts as market prearrangements, will be realized until the end of 2011. Up to 1.000 electric vehicles will be tested by private, public and commercial users and analyzed in terms of wide spread commercial launch.
In Munich, a production line for commercial electric vehicles for delivery and private use will be set up. In parallel to this, a grid of electric charging stations will be established. Main focus is the almost noise-free commercial and individual transport. For the integration of the public transport, the development of hybrid busses will be supported. The technical improvement of the vehicles, the grid and charging infrastructure as well as the adaptation of the total infrastructure to the needs of the vehicle users will be reached through the help of accompanying studies of respective research institutions.
The eighth region, Berlin/Potsdam, is going to drive a fleet of electric cars and bicycles. This fleet, amongst others, will be integrated into the public transport through a combined ticket to make it useful for tourists as well. In selected quarters the plan is to install a car sharing offer for the residents, which comprehends electric bicycles and electric scooters besides electric cars also. Urban logistic concepts will be tested for an environmental supply of the capital region without loosing delivery flexibility and capability.
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