Overview
- ADAC traffic president Gerhard Hillebrand told Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung that petrol and diesel should become more expensive, calling the planned CO2 price the right tool to meet climate goals.
- He argues EV adoption hinges on charging being cheaper than fuel and proposes lower electricity taxes and a market transparency office for power prices at charging points.
- Hillebrand cautions against weakening the EU’s planned 2035 phaseout of new combustion engines and urges sticking to ambitious CO2 targets while keeping technology options like synthetic fuels in play.
- The ADAC supports targeted relief for lower‑income households and wants EV purchase incentives to apply from contract signing to avoid losses from delivery delays.
- FOCUS reports the stance drew criticism because the club continues to offer member fuel discounts, which critics describe as inconsistent with calls for pricier petrol.