Audi thinks an Autobahn limit is a good plan. But they go further.
Last weekend we were able to give you a little update on the German Autobahn limit. The left wing of the cabinet would like a tempo limit, but this is not forthcoming. There is always a group that manages to stop it.
The more conservative parties are against its introduction. Driving as fast as you want is part of the German identity. Not only that, speeding is not, as people think, more dangerous. Most accidents happen on the Landstrasses. Not a strange thought in itself. Especially now that we are not allowed to drive faster than 100 km/h in the Netherlands, you see cars swinging in the strangest way. At least you stay alert on the Autobahn.
Co2 emissions
But where the Greens do have a point, is the CO2 emissions. Fast driving results in (much) higher consumption (and therefore higher CO2 emissions). There’s no denying that.
One of the biggest reasons that the Autobahn limit is still not there is because of the enormously strong car lobby. Somehow, the German car industry has an enormous prestige because the cars are built at 250 km/h (or faster).
Yes, you can give a Mustang, Tesla or Impreza 1,000 horsepower, but do you also dare to use 250? This while you probably dare with a modest C-Class or 5 Series. But the fence is now completely off the dam, because Audi may set an Autobahn limit! The brand with the four rings goes even further by stating that they also appreciate car-free days. Huh, why this huge turnaround?
Audi thinks Autobahn limit is fine, just like car-free days
According to Audi CEO Markus Duesmann, this is because times are changing. Fuel is now very expensive and emissions are an issue. People have to start saving. And saving on emissions immediately works both ways. You save more money and you don’t damage the environment. Another advantage, on a car-free day you can enjoy cycling on the Autobahn.
Duesmann’s opinion differs strongly from that of the transport policy of the FDP and its transport minister. Oh yes, and completely different from that of the entire car lobby, including his current employer.
Now Volkswagen is known for putting aside managers without ‘fraction discipline’ (such as with Diess, Pischetsrieder, Wiedeking and so on). We are curious how this will turn out.
Through: focus.de
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