Framework of Individual Mobility

Based on the concept of sustainability, this chapter motivates and explains regional and global climate protection efforts and targets. This is followed by an overview of the global automotive landscape: vehicle fleets, consumption, and mileage. Further sections shed light on global emissions in connection with electricity production, the switch to renewable energies, and the status of electromobility. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the various raw materials required for electromobility. Their range, production conditions, and possible environmental damage. And finally, a section on second use and recycling of batteries.