The automotive industry is being forced to make radical changes in order to achieve the EU's goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2050.

  To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, automotive manufacturers and suppliers are therefore focusing on the development of new drive technologies and the possible use of alternative fuels.

  However, higher vehicle costs and the lack of charging and refuelling stations continue to inhibit the market development of vehicles powered by alternative low-carbon fuels such as electricity, hydrogen, biofuels or biogas.

  The switch to zero-emission vehicles must go hand in hand with a comprehensive infrastructure of charging and refuelling stations.

  This report consists of two parts. Part one explains the political background of the legislation that is pushing the industry to accelerate the transition to electrification. In addition, the status quo of the public charging infrastructure and the charging point classification in Europe will be addressed.

  This is part two, which goes into more detail and looks at initiatives by various associations to promote charging infrastructure as well as payment issues and popular charging apps.

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