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13 Oct 2017

Shift to low-carbon mobility can boost German economy – study

European Climate Foundation (ECF)

The transition to a climate-friendly transport sector can deliver a net economic benefit for Germany in some scenarios, but only if the country invests heavily in charging and grid infrastructure as well as workforce adjustments , according to a study by the European Climate Foundation*. “Replacing imported oil with domestically produced energy will keep many billions of euros circulating in the German economy,” the study says.

Find the study in English .

To find out more, read the dossier The Energiewende and German carmakers.

*The 淨 is a project funded by Stiftung Mercator and the European Climate Foundation.

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