Hybrid cars: Audi boss calls for tough rules

If Audi boss Markus Duesmann has his way, drivers of plug-in hybrids will soon have to adapt. According to him, they have no business at public charging stations. Now politicians are called upon to ensure that charging stations are reserved exclusively for pure electric cars.

Audi boss: plug-in hybrids block charging stations

Vehicles with internal combustion engines and electric motors on board sell well, but Audi boss Markus Duesmann is calling for new regulations when it comes to charging stations. Hybrid cars would often occupy places here that are actually intended to supply pure electric cars. Duesmann speculates that hybrid drivers often do can’t find a normal parking space and park their car at a charging station instead.

“This is not a good trend when hybrid vehicles block charging points for electric cars,” says the Audi boss. Now politicians are called upon to put an end to the procedure. In addition, should also reformed building law will. Wherever cars are parked, there should also be a charging facility for e-cars. This is the only way to make e-mobility “significantly more comfortable than driving a diesel or gasoline car” (source: Augsburger Allgemeine).

In addition, Duesmann finds it “absurd” that electric cars are partly with Charged energy from coal will. Germany is still too dependent on fossil fuels. Instead, the focus must now be entirely on renewable energies, which ideally supply 100 percent of the electricity required: “My greatest wish to the new government is that Germany take a giant step towards renewable energy”.

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Wrong parking in front of charging stations: higher fine decided

Anyone with a combustion engine parked in front of charging stations must expect an increased fine. Previously, only a very small double-digit amount was due, now the amount is due increased to 55 euros been. Hybrid cars can continue to park in front of charging stations as long as the vehicle is also being charged.