Kretschmann calls for a mobility transition: Electric cars are the future!”

Kretschmann calls for a mobility transition: Electric cars are the future!”

As part of his third visit to his home district of Sigmaringen, Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann spoke about the challenging changes facing rural areas. He praised the enormous voluntary commitment of the citizens, which is of great importance at this time. Loud South Courier Kretschmann appealed to the need for social change and an increase in labor productivity in order to secure long-term prosperity.

Particularly in the context of the Ukraine war, the Prime Minister expressed the importance of credible deterrence and reform of the bureaucracy in Germany. At the same time, he called for a return to key European technologies, especially in areas such as battery and chip production.

The future of the automotive industry

In his speech, Kretschmann expressed concern about the planned ban on internal combustion engines by 2035 and called for a more flexible interpretation of these regulations. His point of view is clear: postponing this phase-out could benefit the economy in Baden-Württemberg and Europe, despite the fact that he emphasizes that this is not crucial for global climate protection. At the IAA motor show, he emphasized that the German automotive industry is under pressure due to current challenges such as American customs policy and market changes in China Time reported.

Kretschmann particularly positively highlighted the progress made by German manufacturers in electromobility. This primarily includes innovations in the range and prices of electric vehicles. Despite this progress, however, he notes that the ramp-up of electromobility has taken longer than expected.

Electromobility as the key to the future

How TAB at the Bundestag clarifies, electromobility plays a crucial role in sustainable passenger and freight transport. It is closely linked to the reduction of fossil fuels, a reduction in local pollutant and noise emissions and maintaining the competitiveness of the German automotive industry. Kretschmann supports this by emphasizing the importance of financial incentives such as subsidies and tax breaks for the spread of electric vehicles.

Interestingly, the national development of the Electromobility Plan (NEP) is seen as groundbreaking, with the goal of bringing six million electric vehicles onto Germany's roads by 2030. The expansion of public charging infrastructure and the need for better research into battery technology are further measures that experts say are necessary.

Central topics were also addressed in a public question time, including securing the location for vocational schools and the possible reactivation of the Graf Stauffenberg barracks in Sigmaringen. Kretschmann is supportive here and announced that the state will pass on 8.75 billion euros of its share of the federal special fund to the municipalities. He also received the district's gold citizen's medal for his commitment.

The event was rounded off by the district youth association orchestra, which was very well received with musical accompaniment. In these times when change and adaptation are required, it remains exciting to see how things will develop further.