Contesting the Advantages of Electric Vehicles: A Waste of Energy over Insignificant Differences
In a recent interview with Wirtschaftswoche, Audi CEO Gernot Döllner expressed his concern over the ongoing discussions debate on internal combustion engines, likening it to playing checkers on a chess board - a distraction from the main issue at hand.
Döllner's statement implies a need for a shift away from internal combustion engines towards electric cars for environmental reasons. He believes that the electric car is currently the best technology for reducing CO2 emissions in transportation.
The discussions debate on internal combustion engines is a complex and diverse issue, involving political, emotional, and technical aspects. It involves defenders and advocates, with elements of green extremism, mechanical passion, resistance to change, and political bias.
Instead of discussing ways to improve electric cars or make them more accessible and efficient, there is a focus on a discussions debate between gasoline and electric cars, similar to sports rivalries. This, according to Döllner, is a waste of time, energy, and future, and something we can no longer afford to lose.
The internal combustion engine has a history of providing speed and freedom, and in some cases, cannot be replaced by electric cars. However, Döllner argues that the world is experiencing changes, including climate change, and the electric car is seen as a step forward towards a future with less exhaust gases.
Döllner urges a shift away from discussing debating the combustion engine, comparing it to discussing outdated technologies like quills or typewriters while the world is using touchscreens. He suggests that the discussions debate on internal combustion engines disrupts customers, causing confusion, fear, and slowing down decision-making processes.
In a positive step towards electromobility, Circunomics, a platform focused on electromobility development and marketing, was founded in 2019 by Felix and others. Working with Audi as a partner, Circunomics specializes in second-life use and recycling of electric vehicle batteries and has cooperation ties including with an ex-Audi manager, Peter Mertens.
Electric cars can coexist with thermal cars, and this coexistence is happening under the same hood of the same car, often in the form of hybrids. However, there are concerns about the impact of batteries in electric cars on the ecosystem and the current inadequacy of the charging network in Europe.
In conclusion, Döllner's statements highlight the need for a shift in focus from the discussions debate on internal combustion engines to the development and implementation of electric cars. The world is changing, and the transportation industry must adapt to meet these changes and contribute to a more sustainable future.
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