ICCT Study Proposes Abwrackprämie for Climate Goals

A new study suggests scrapping eight million used cars in Germany to reduce CO2 emissions and promote electric vehicles.

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) recommends a program to scrap older diesel and petrol cars to help close the CO2 emissions gap in the transport sector.
The proposed Abwrackprämie could reduce emissions by up to 11 million tons of CO2 equivalents, contributing significantly to Germany's climate targets.
The study argues that the program would be more cost-effective than E-Fuels, with potential savings on production costs and environmental benefits.
Critics highlight the high financial cost of the program, estimated at 35 billion euros, and question its overall economic feasibility.
The German government has not committed to implementing such a program, despite its potential impact on emissions and air quality.