Turning the Stuttgart Region into an e-mobility laboratory
The Stuttgart Electric Mobility Pilot Region
Between 2009 and 2011, the German Federal Government is providing 500 million Euros from its Economic Stimulus Package II to promote the development and commercialization of electric vehicles. As part of this, the German Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development (BMVBS), is contributing a total of 115 million Euros to eight regional initiatives “Electric Mobility in Pilot Regions”. Stakeholders from research, industry and local government are collaborating closely, seeking to develop the necessary infrastructure and raise public awareness and acceptance of electric drive transportation (Source: BMVBS).
The Stuttgart Region is one of the eight designated regions. The stakeholders’ task is to bring a coordinated approach to key questions surrounding the design and commercialization of electric drive technology in Germany. Ultimately, the aim is to contribute to the Federal Government’s goal of having a million electric vehicles on Germany’s roads by 2020, within the scope of eco-friendly transportation schemes.
