“We must strengthen rural areas as places to live and do business.”
Mobility is a basic prerequisite for economic and social participation, yet particularly in rural areas, the creation of an inclusive and sustainable transport system is a major challenge. In the interview with Dr Alexandra Appel, Head of the Mobility Department at IKEMwe discuss possible solutions, the concept of ‘rural areas’ and the objectives of IKEM […]
Technologies, Standards and Business Models for grid-friendly Assetsharing of Charging Infrastructure
DVAG Retail Symposium 2024: Retail & mobility
The mobility transition aims to make mobility more socially just and environmentally friendly. However, traffic and urban planning measures to reduce traffic have been criticised by many representatives of the local economy, particularly in the bricks-and-mortar retail sector. Emotions are running high in many places. Those affected fear additional hurdles for the accessibility of their […]
Interoperability Framework for Electromobility (INFRA): The main results from the USER-CHI-framework in a new spotlight
Towards more courageous decision-making
At the IKEM Annual Conference on October 19, renowned experts presented their climate protection strategies for road freight transport. The presentations and subsequent discussions highlighted the challenges currently facing the industry and the urgent need for clear guidance and support from policymakers. IKEM Director Prof. Dr. Michael Rodi “On the one hand, road freight transport […]
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Die Abrechnung elektrischer Energie für Oberleitungs-LKW: Modellvergleich ELISA II-B und AMELIE 2
Expansion Strategies for Electric Road Systems in Europe
Future Mobility Summit
The Future Mobility Summit, taking place on September 26 and 27, 2023, is an event that brings together influential decision-makers who are actively driving the transformative changes in the field of mobility. Over two days, speakers from politics, science, business and civil society will discuss the common future of mobility and sustainability. This year’s 2023 […]
Driving gender equality: recommendations for more gender-responsive mobility
The distinct needs and experiences of women and men are rarely taken into account in mobility and infrastructure planning, write Katharina Csillak and Sophie Kamenz in a recent analysis. The IKEM researchers propose ways to increase gender equality in practice, using the development of electric charging infrastructure as a case study. ‘Statistics show that most […]
