Introduction
Mobility is a substantial necessity and simultaneously a precondition for a modern society which is based on the division of labour. On the other hand, the rising demands on mobility and transportation of goods are showing drawbacks as well. The porportion of traffic on the nationwide CO2-emissions sums up to 20 % already, and a larger part of the population is affected by the negative consequences of steadily increasing conveyance.
The development of transportation due to increasing individual motorisation, rising long distance travel behaviourism, and the impacts of global networks in economic relations create enormous challenges for Germany as a transit country right in the middle of Europe.
Mobility seen as means of changing places is, in principle, independent of a specific transportation system. A sustainable policy for transportation will aim to a high standard of mobility for all members of our society and, at the same time, ensure a reduction of its negative envirionmental effects.
The development of demands for mobility and the offers to satisfy them will raise questions of great importance regarding a sustainable energy- and fuel policy, especially in consideration of climate protection.
Hybrid-operated cars, tolls and biofuels are mayor topics in the political discussion, and the future roles of natural gas, hydro gasification, and fuel cells are still controversial.
Sustainable mobility does not only ask for new technologies but specifically requires ideas and innovations for a future policy on mobility - from transportation firms, energy- and fuel companies, car manufacturers and last not least the customers – from all of us.
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