Berlin is Going Electric Action Plan for Electromobility Berlin

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1 Berlin is Going Electric Action Plan for Electromobility Berlin

2 Berlin Agency for Electromobility emo emo is an agency of the Land of Berlin, operated by Berlin Partner GmbH and TSB Technology Foundation Berlin. Partners are the Land of Brandenburg as well as businesses and research institutions.

3 Berlin is Going Electric Electric vehicles in use at Berlin Partner Today, Berlin is Germany s largest laboratory for electromobility. Companies in the industrial and services sectors, as well as research institutions and government, are developing and testing solutions that will ensure our mobility and energy supply in the future. The projects already underway, for example in the Model Region Berlin-Potsdam, show that electromobility has the potential to make a decisive contribution towards solving major challenges. These challenges range from quality-of-life issues to urban development to environmental and transportation matters. Electromobility can reduce CO 2 emissions, air pollution and noise while making better use of renewable energy resources. In the process, it will secure and create jobs and economic value. Visibility leads to acceptance, demand and markets As the German capital, Berlin intends to take advantage of this opportunity and create the necessary framework conditions. By implementing electromobility in concert with intelligent energy and transportation concepts, Berlin will fully exploit the diverse benefits of this technology and make it accessible to a broader public. When the public can see and experience the utility of a new technology, this will engender acceptance, demand and markets. Berlin will establish itself as a leader in this growth market through an integrated action program. Berlin is becoming an international leader in electromobility Berlin researches, develops, produces, educates and implements: the German capital is bundling its competencies in this area and will focus on strengthening its central, highly visible role in electromobility. In addition to its ambitious support for research, education and training, as well as economic development, Berlin is establishing the conditions to become Germany s international showcase for the potential of electromobility. As the leading city for electromobility, Berlin will create jobs and economic value over the medium and long terms. Joining forces to reach our goals Coordinated by the newly founded Berlin Agency for Electromobility, emo, stakeholders from politics, business and research have developed the Action Plan outlined in this brochure to illustrate Berlin s path forward. In 2011, the Action Plan will be further developed in partnership with the Land of Brandenburg and finalized into a concrete plan of measures to be taken. These steps will form the foundation for the successful establishment of the German capital region as the leading European location for electromobility. Berlin invites businesses and research institutions from Germany and abroad to take an active role in making the German capital the leading metropolis for electromobility. The Governing Mayor The President of the Confederation of Employers The President of Berlin and Business Associations of Berlin and Brandenburg of the Technical University of Berlin Klaus Wowereit Burkhard Ischler Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg Steinbach Berlin, March 22, 2011

4 Berlin is becoming an internationally recognized leader for electromobility and is committed to improving the environment, quality of life and the economy The enduring trend toward the development of intelligent energy and transportation is creating new opportunities for Berlin The world over, the paradigms thus far governing drive systems and energy supply are in flux as a result, we are moving away from a focus on fossil fuels and toward renewable energies and electric drive technologies. The new technologies this engenders are more than just an answer to future challenges. They are also creating new opportunities for economic growth and enduring improvements in quality of life, especially in major cities like Berlin: > The environment, quality of life and social integration: The widespread implementation of electric drive technologies will help to reduce air pollution, CO 2 emissions and noise to a degree that is not possible using the technologies available today. Furthermore, vehicle batteries present opportunities for the intermediate storage of energy from Vehicles equipped with new technologies in use citywide renewable resources, which is especially well developed in Brandenburg. A higher quality of life in cities and the reduction of our dependence on increasingly expensive fossil fuels will help broader populations enjoy mobility, and fuller participation in society and the economy. > The economy and employment: New value creation chains in the automotive, energy and services markets present businesses in the capital region with enormous opportunities to position themselves ahead of the competition and expand their medium and long-term value creation. This process will help secure existing jobs and create new ones. Berlin is setting clear goals and is on the way to becoming an internationally recognized leader in electromobility Berlin has set its sights on becoming a national and international leader in electromobility, and is consistently putting to use its significant potential in a wide variety of fields to achieve it. This process will make an important contribution towards attaining ambitious policy objectives with respect to the environment, transportation and urban development. It will also help to anchor increased industrial value creation in the capital region. A clear set of goals can be derived from this vision: Berlin will take advantage of the opportunities offered by the establishment of new value-creation chains in the field of electromobility in order to strengthen its economy for the long-term while safeguarding and creating new high-skilled jobs. The capital will further develop its already significant position in this industry to highlight Germany s expertise in the field as an international showcase for electromobility. Berlin will bundle and reinforce the development of new technologies and services, and will market them internationally. Berlin will exploit electromobility s potential for significant reductions in noise and exhaust emissions in order to further enhance the quality of life that the city s population enjoys, which is already internationally recognized as very high. Berlin and Brandenburg are working together as partners. Electromobility is an important topic that interfaces with the regional clusters Energy Technology and Transportation, Mobility and Logistics in the joint innovation strategy pursued by Berlin and Brandenburg. Accordingly, it will be translated into a plan titled Action Steps for Electromobility in Berlin-Brandenburg 2020 before the end of

5 The Action Plan: Joining forces for a successful transition to the electrically mobile future In order to achieve its objectives and realize its vision of becoming an international leader in electromobility, Berlin has defined concrete action areas that have been combined in an Action Plan. Technologies and Systems Vision 2020 Targets of the Region Research and Development New Services and Products Qualification Programs for practical application Location development and location marketing Task forces that include stakeholders from business, science and research, politics and government will implement the program. They are primarily focused on: Defining strategic goals for each field of action (based on an analysis of strengths and weaknesses that takes the competitive situation into account); Creating a phased plan and definition of milestones leading to the achievement of the objective; Developing concrete work portfolios and assigning responsibilities; Translating the existing Action Plan into concrete measures and action steps; Actively supervising the programs and projects in the respective action fields. (1) Field of Action Programs for practical application The widespread practical application and demonstration of market-ready electromobility concepts, including energy generation and distribution, are decisive for bringing about acceptance and demand. They are the prerequisite for the sustainable development of the market. At the same time, internationally visible demonstrations of the competencies available to the German industry in the field of electromobility will provide a foundation for establishing Germany as a leader in this market. Berlin offers a unique set of conditions that are ideal for illustrating the topic of electromobility in all its complexity: Excellent public transit system (rail, S-Bahn and U-Bahn, tram, bus) and road network; Decades of experience in a wide range of transportation telematics and management matters; Broad experience with alternative drive technologies: in addition to testing battery powered electric vehicles, Berlin is a leader for field tests of hydrogen-based electric vehicles. Projects designed to develop marketable vehicles and a refueling infrastructure have served as national and international beacons for the future of hydrogen-based vehicles; Brandenburg uses the highest proportion of renewable energies in Germany (Lodestar Award: Best Federal Land for Renewable Energy), and Berlin has a modern electrical grid; Berlin enjoys a high international profile (in politics, the media and tourism, to name but a few); Berliners show high levels of public acceptance for new and intermodal forms of transportation; Berlin is Germany s largest city. 5

6 Create highly visible, integrated projects under real-world conditions and support the development of a market for electromobility Government, businesses, and science and research institutions are working together to create highly visible programs for electromobility. Programs that integrate electromobility into urban transportation concepts under real-world conditions will help the public experience and recognize its benefits. The focus will be on implementing larger, scalable projects consisting of a combination of the following elements: An intelligent energy system that relies on renewable resources, A variety of electric vehicles, i.e., trucks, cars and, especially at the beginning, electric scooters and bikes, as well as An intelligent transportation system. Segways from yoove mobility in use in Berlin Berlin is moving this project forward, establishing task forces that include all the key players in the city. An implementation-ready plan in which the roles and responsibilities are clearly assigned will be created by the end of this year. Developing laboratories for testing new framework conditions for electromobility, streamlining and accelerating regulatory procedures The current political and legal climate favors a strongly individualized transportation system that depends on fossil fuels. Transitioning to electric drive technologies and integrating individual mobility into public transportation modes will present new challenges for the regulatory regime. Berlin s policymakers and public administration will put to good use the experimentation clauses included in federal road transportation laws, creating greater latitude for the promotion of sustainable mobility. Furthermore, Berlin will accelerate regulatory processes to provide permits for electromobility projects in order to facilitate their rapid implementation. elogistics : Integrating electromobility into urban logistics concepts Electromobility holds enormous potential for reducing noise pollution and the emission of hazardous substances. Berlin intends to better exploit this potential, especially with regard to the traffic created by the delivery of goods and waste disposal. Electric drive technologies can achieve reductions in harmful emissions along with noise pollution that will open new possibilities for partnering with the city s economic sector to test and implement optimized urban logistics concepts based on electric vehicles in the fleets of such services providers. These concepts will significantly reduce conflicts regarding the use of the city s traffic infrastructure and thus lead to a higher acceptance of delivery and waste disposal traffic as well as electromobility itself. Demonstrating the integration of urban and long-distance transportation Major urban conglomerations are the best candidates for initially implementing electromobility. For long-distance travel, rail and air transportation will continue to have an edge over electric vehicles for the foreseeable future. Therefore, the implementation programs will establish intermodal transportation routes to demonstrate that individual electromobility can be combined intelligently with long-distance transportation. 6

7 The Berlin-Hamburg axis offers the best conditions for such a route combining rail and road transportation. Accordingly, the goal is to establish a demonstration project for electromobility along this important route linking Germany s two largest cities (e.g., in the form of an intermodal transportation route that is completely electrified from door to door). Berlin and Hamburg have already begun to coordinate this effort. Moreover, Berlin Brandenburg International Airport will open in As Europe s most modern airport, it will demonstrate how airports can be linked to urban electromobility (driving and parking) and will continually improve the measures taken in this regard. Create spaces for the public to experience the advantages of electromobility Public acceptance of electromobility depends on the extent to which people connect its multifaceted impact on the general quality of life, such as improved air quality and reduced noise pollution, with the experience of electric driving. One possible way of facilitating such experiences is the creation of testing zones in the city where only electric vehicles are permitted, or that favor them in some other way. Since implementing such a project would require the creation of a new legal framework that may intersect with federal laws, the responsible agencies of Berlin s public administration must coordinate their work with the relevant federal agencies. They have already launched the corresponding consultation process that will be intensified over time. Additionally, the city of Berlin will investigate whether an initiative by the upper house of the German parliament could be useful in this regard. Clean Driving pleasure made in Berlin: the erockit emo Director Gernot Lobenberg with BEM managing director Frank Müller in an evelotaxi made by Veloform Media of Berlin (2) Field of Action Location development and location marketing Berlin will take advantage of its high profile as Germany s capital and tourist destination to demonstrate Germany s capacities in the area of electromobility to the world. To this end, Berlin is making available unique, centrally located spaces in the inner city, including at the former Tempelhof airport. Laboratories and research centers for electromobility are also in the process of being established. A number of attractive locations in Berlin and environs are also available for companies and institutions that want to establish or expand a business operating in any part of the electromobility value-creation chain. 7

8 > e-thf Berlin s showroom for electromobility To complement the widespread implementation of electromobility projects that touch people s daily lives, Berlin will create a space where the public can experience the present and future of electromobility in a concentrated way: e-thf Berlin s showroom for electromobility at the former Tempelhof airport, know known as Tempelhofer Freiheit. e-thf will play a decisive role in portraying German competence in the field of electromobility, while also functioning as a showroom for the industry. The Senate Department for Urban Development is currently directing the project, which is conceived as a hands-on exhibition linked to an experience and adventure course as well as a rental and service station for electric vehicles. Overall, e-thf will have the following functions: Hands-on exhibition for electromobility, Test course for electric vehicles (including electric bicycles, scooters and cars), Rental of electric vehicles, service and maintenance, Showcase for science and research, Center for information and networking, Themed hospitality offerings. > elabs centers of excellence and spaces for sharing professional knowledge On the grounds of the European Energy Forum in Berlin-Schöneberg, a laboratory for electric vehicles and infrastructure has already been installed. In contrast to e-thf, this facility is primarily targeted at specialists who are actively involved in the development of electromobility and energy supply. Given the existing facilities there, the site run by the European Energy Forum (EUREF) is well positioned to become a center of excellence for recharging infrastructure and technology. Further sites for research and development are also being established in Berlin, for example by the Fraunhofer research organization. > emobility Valley Electromobility made in Berlin In addition to creating demonstration and research sites, Berlin is currently evaluating attractive locations that might be used for the development and production of electromobility products. These include the growth zone around the new Berlin Brandenburg International Airport and a development and manufacturing site at Tegel Airport. In addition to optimal transportation connections, this site offers real estate and development sites near complementary companies and institutions. The current site profile ( Urban Technologies Technologies for the City of the Future ) expressly identifies it as one serving the production of electric components. There are additional sites in Berlin, such as the CleanTech Business Park in Berlin- Marzahn, and the Land of Brandenburg, that were developed to accommodate this kind of business. Creating new opportunities by linking the creation of energy from renewable sources with electromobility 8

9 (3) Field of Action Technology and Systems Subsidies for technology and business development will be used specifically to support businesses in the relevant sectors in order to make Berlin a center for electromobility: Define the target groups of the businesses concerned to support and establish a national and international marketing strategy for electromobility in Berlin; Refine Berlin s competitive profile to appeal to international companies that stand to profit from the city s advantages; Network support: enhance the support granted to electric mobility businesses in Berlin, also with the assistance of the Berlin Agency for Electromobility emo; Locations: provide suitable locations of all kinds for manufacturing companies, but also for system providers and service companies; provide active support to raise the profile of new electromobility development fields; Government agency liaison: support companies that want to establish locations or expand in Berlin; Recruitment: provide support for recruitment of qualified personnel; Business Immigration Service: provide support for visa and work permit applications for foreign employees; Economic development assistance liaison: provide information about subsidy programs in Berlin and Brandenburg and relationship-management services vis-à-vis economic development assistance institutions during the establishment of R&D projects. (4) Field of Action Research and Development Berlin and Brandenburg s unique research landscape is a key asset also for the field of electromobility. The interdisciplinary breadth of research in Berlin sets it apart from its competing cities, both in Germany and abroad. Electromobility is a multi-faceted topic that demands an interdisciplinary approach. Berlin boasts research competencies in storage technology as well as new concepts for drive systems, manufacturing and usage. Furthermore, research is also conducted here that can help answer questions about how electromobility will shape the future of our cities. It is not only scientific institutions that are conducting this research; businesses in Berlin and environs are as well. Manufacturers, suppliers and engineering service-providers are very well represented here. Together, they are an important economic driver that will be granted continued support. These companies collaborate very closely with research institutions; some of them have even been spun off from an academic context. Create interdisciplinary research networks The Technical University of Berlin has formed a emobility Research Network, combining the departments whose work can contribute to the mastery of the complex system of electromobility. This approach is to be expanded to the other universities as well as the nonuniversity research institutions. A broad knowledge of where specific research competencies can be found, beyond one s own discipline, facilitates the rapid formation of complementary consortia of businesses and research institutions able to tackle the complex R&D problems. The solutions achieved in this way are the basis on which product development will be pursued in the region. University development planning, including potential new research centers and centers of excellence, goes beyond the plane of academic study while also impacting teaching and education portfolios. Develop applied research In addition to vehicle and battery technology, recharging infrastructure and grid technology form a critical field of development for electromobility, as they straddle the area in which mobility and the energy sector intersect. Berlin and Brandenburg are well positioned in this field and intend to grow further. 9

10 Using electric vehicle batteries as an intermediate storage device in connection with a smart grid is an especially attractive option. Brandenburg has been producing increasing amounts of energy from renewable resources primarily wind, solar cell systems and biogas. These energy sources must be integrated into the power grid. The capital region has the entrepreneurial and scientific competencies allowing it to benefit from the growth of this energy technology field. Berlin and Brandenburg provide support for automotive engineering and energy storage technologies, while also promoting the development and production of systems related to smart grids and carto-grid technologies. Such systems also include battery-recharging facilities, combining automotive engineering with energy technology. A photovoltaic facility in Lieberoser Heide, Brandenburg A wind farm in Brandenburg In electric vehicles, the power train cannot be viewed in isolation. Intelligent energy management, new lightweight construction models and adapted manufacturing concepts pose major challenges that will need to be tackled by joint research and development projects involving the industry and academic institutions as partners. The issue of recyclability, in particular for battery-powered vehicles, is a crucial consideration with respect to the sustainability aspect of electromobility. Berlin s highly developed competency in this field will be an asset where the development of closed-loop recycling concepts is concerned, which will meet the needs of the industry while protecting the environment. (5) Field of Action New Services and Products Developing intermodal mobility solutions involving electromobility will demand the development of new business models, services and products. Berlin s robust information and communication technology sector already has access to an unparalleled infrastructure (including data networks and mobile communications networks), which is an absolutely crucial foundation for linking consumers with services in the future in a decentralized, yet networked manner. The energy industry has similar needs, for example, with respect to the integration of renewable energies or smart-home-applications. This will result in new value-creation chains and new opportunities for Berlin s businesses. Corresponding business models will be developed in the context of the implementation program. New products and services are being developed, tested and prepared for long-term implementation, first and foremost at the intersections of power generation, electric vehicles and the transportation systems. 10

11 Active subsidization and support includes the following important points: Investigate the relevant areas of demand and competencies that new services and business fields require (in addition to service, recycling is a key development area); Identify the information and communication technologies and applications that will provide the underpinning of future services; Exploit existing subsidy programs and develop them to expand and enhance the existing competencies in the field of electromobility; Convene consortia for the implementation of services at the regional, national and international level. (6) Field of Action Qualification Berlin s sustained national and international popularity as a place to live derives in part from its widely recognized urban density as well as from the quality of its education and training institutions. The German capital will actively exploit this potential in order to attract, train and retain the specialists needed to strengthen research, development, manufacturing and services in the field of electromobility. An additional objective consists of creating attractive training and development courses in the dynamic field of electromobility that go beyond the various formal qualification levels. These should include both university education as well as dual vocational education. Berlin s universities will give consideration to electromobility in their development planning, both with respect to the substantive focus of their programs and the potential realignment of disciplines. With the existing courses of study as a starting point automotive engineering and transportation studies, for example they will develop new modules that take account of the interdisciplinary character of electromobility and integrate them in to their curricula. They will also consider courses of study offered by partnerships of multiple universities, as well as the targeted integration of non-university research institutions into their programs. The demand for post-degree professional training, especially for engineers and natural scientists, will grow. If Berlin s universities prepare for this early and set the right priorities, they will have the opportunity to offer further professional training to the business sector that could be expanded into business areas. Comparable offerings, for example in the field of solar technology, can serve as a model for this process. The second pillar is vocational training and development, especially in the trades and crafts. Updating career profiles in the automotive and electrical trades will be a focus. As is true of the academic sector, rapidly establishing high-quality professional development courses will be key to enhancing the capital s competency profile in the field of electromobility. In addition to the professions directly linked to electromobility, further training will be necessary for other professions, such as first responders. Advanced research at the Berlin-Adlershof technology park Tomorrow s experts at the library of the Technical University of Berlin (TU Berlin) Pointing the way: vocational training and development in Berlin 11

12 Berlin is showcasing Germany s competency in electromobility for the world An info booth of the Berlin Agency for Electromobility emo Experience electromobility live in Berlin Convention of Forum ElektroMobilität e.v. on November 16-17, 2011 in Berlin Berlin has unique characteristics that will make it a leading location for electromobility in Europe. The city will take advantage of this potential in order to become Germany s internationally recognized showcase for electromobility. As a follow up to the model projects, which were primarily designed for testing, the federal government intends to create showcases and beacons. These are intended primarily to demonstrate the possibilities for implementing electromobility and to make the public aware of its advantages. A call for applications and the formation of the major projects to become a showcase is anticipated in Berlin will apply to become Germany s international showcase for electromobility. All the necessary stakeholders from industry, research and the public sector are pulling together to achieve this goal. The following are key preparation and implementation tasks: Create a substantive concept for the widespread demonstration of market-ready applications that integrate energy systems, electric vehicles and traffic and transportation systems; Develop a communication concept designed to raise global awareness in order to promote the international marketing of German electromobility technologies; Link the implementation projects with the research and development sectors and the education and training landscape, both in the Berlin-Brandenburg region and in all of Germany; Create optimal framework conditions, for example in the field of regulatory permit procedures (ensuring the most rapid development of infrastructure and removing obstacles to market growth); Expand the Berlin Agency for Electromobility emo which was founded in 2010; it is to coordinate stakeholders from industry, science and the public sector while also acting as communications hub for electromobility, both internally within the network and externally to the general public. Clean energy generation on rooftops in the parliamentary and government quarter in Berlin 12

13 Berlin s locational advantages for electromobility Nowhere else is it possible to so easily benefit from the opportunities provided by electromobility. Berlin has enormous potential to help Germany implement its strategy of becoming the leading worldwide provider and market for electromobility. The capital can rely on a host of key differentiators that give it an edge in achieving these objectives: Already today, Berlin is Germany s largest laboratory for testing the practical applications of electromobility; as these activities become more concrete and visible, they will increasingly bring the benefits of electromobility into the public s focus. The German capital already boasts the highest density of projects for testing practical applications of battery-powered electric vehicles in Germany. The projects underway encompass an investment volume of 80 million euros. In connection with the field tests ongoing in the past two years, Berlin has put in place the densest network of public recharging infrastructure in Germany. Currently, the city is home to over 100 publicly accessible recharging stations with two recharging points each. Energy providers have installed a comparable number of recharging stations on private property. As the city builds on the experiences gained through these trials and exploits the assets created through them (e.g., infrastructure), it must place a greater focus than it has previously on helping the public to experience the advantages of electromobility first-hand. The development of a market for electromobility will depend as much on perceptions of added value as it does on hard factors, such as the development of prices for raw materials or improved battery performance. In addition to battery-powered electromobility, testing hydrogen-based electromobility has a long tradition in Berlin. A large number of internationally recognized companies are currently engaged in the European Beacon Project for the development of market-ready vehicles and refueling infrastructure. Fuel-cell technology will be ready for the market by 2015 at the latest. Berlin and Brandenburg will provide critical impetus for launching this technology on the market, since vehicle trials are already being performed and the necessary infrastructure conditions are in the process of being created. The Clean Energy Partnership (CEP), a partnership between Airliquide, BMW, BVG, Daimler, EnBW, Ford, GM / Opel, Hamburger Hochbahn, Linde, Statoil, Shell, TOTAL, Toyota, Vattenfall and Volkswagen, originated in Berlin and is currently expanding to other Federal States. It has been at the vanguard of sustainable mobility since Up to 50 trucks have been in daily use since These vehicles have traveled over a million kilometers mostly with customers behind the wheel. Two additional stations by the end of 2011 will complement the two hydrogen-refueling stations currently in operation in Berlin, which are fully integrated into public gas stations. An additional facility is set to be installed at the site of the Berlin Brandenburg International Airport in In 2011, CEP began providing hydrogen using at least 50% renewable energy sources, and this proportion will increase over the coming years. MINI E Berlin powered by Vattenfall at Potsdamer Platz Berlin etuktuks at the Brandenburg Gate 13

14 Electromobility made in Germany on display for Germany and the world As Germany s capital and an attractive destination for international travelers, Berlin enjoys a high profile both domestically and abroad. As the political center of the Federal Republic of Germany, Berlin is home to more national and international decision-makers, media representatives and multipliers than any other city in Germany. Moreover, Berlin symbolizes the new, cosmopolitan Germany and is considered a productive space for experimentation. Berlin open to sustainable and innovative mobility Berlin is also the German capital for people pursuing Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability. This population is characterized by a sustainable lifestyle and an openness to linking new forms of transportation to established modes in order to exploit the various advantages of different forms of transportation in combination with one another. The excellent public transit and road transportation systems in Berlin and the broad implementation of transportation telematics put Berlin in a unique position to meld individualized mobility with public transit. Among other innovations, Berlin is the birthplace of car sharing and was the first city to successfully integrate bicycles into the traditional public transit system. The Berlin-Brandenburg region a center of renewable energy and innovative distribution systems The capital region is especially well suited for testing the integration of electric vehicles into future energy supply systems. In Brandenburg, a relatively high and continually growing share of energy is produced from renewable resources (especially from wind), while Berlin is a major consumer of energy. This makes the region an ideal real-world laboratory for the development and demonstration of smart-grid and car-to-grid technologies. Supply of goods and waste disposal in a major metropolis an ideal field for testing sustainable restructuring through electromobility The efficient supply of goods and disposal of waste is essential for the functioning of a major metropolitan area. Electromobility offers an opportunity to transform the transport of goods in a way that reduces emissions and noise while continuing to fulfill residents needs. Berlin is already testing new solutions under similarly challenging conditions. Close interplay between research, manufacturing and practical trials provides the basis for successfully developing attractive new products and markets All these activities are closely interlinked. Thus, the development and production of new technologies can be combined with direct on-site testing under state of the art conditions and linked to innovative new services. Conversely, real-world experience from the laboratory of daily use flows back into technical improvements. In Berlin and Brandenburg, it is possible to test every application for electromobility within a manageable geographic space. Thus, conditions are optimal for establishing control systems in the sense of major projects for the optimization of electromobility. Integrating the technological competencies of two Federal States into a joint innovation strategy The clusters, or key future topics of transportation, mobility and logistics as well as information and communications technology / media / creative economy deal with central issues related to the implementation of electromobility and can make important contributions on a technical and organizational level. A site of interdisciplinary research and development of future technologies and concepts Berlin-Brandenburg is establishing itself as one of the top international locations for science. This is especially true with regard to the complex issues involved in electromobility, which stands to benefit from the decidedly interdisciplinary orientation of the local universities and research institutes. Berlin is home to major technical disciplines serving vehicle and energy engineering as well as urban planning studies and mobility research with a social-science orientation. The social sciences are especially crucial to the sustainable market success of electromobility. With its especially strong programs in this field, Berlin is well positioned relative to the international competition. The same applies to academic education in the aforementioned disciplines. 14

15 Berlin elektrisiert! Publisher Berlin Agency for Electromobility c / o Berlin Partner GmbH Ludwig Erhard Haus Fasanenstrasse Berlin Tel Fax -239 info@emo-berlin.de third revised edition 08 / 2011 Published on behalf of the Senate Department for Economics, Technology and Women s Issues, Berlin Photos Title: Page 2: Page 3: Page 6: Page 7: Page 8: Page 10: Page 11: Page 12: Page 13: emo / Berlin Partner Berlin Partner GmbH / Dirk Lässig Vattenfall Europe AG emo / Fernando Miceli erockit GmbH (left) sebastian-knoth.com (right) Long Night of the Sciences, 2008 Pressestelle der TU Berlin / Dahl ZAB, Rainer Weisflog (left) ZAB, H. Hirsch (right) 2010 WISTA-Management GmbH (left) TU Berlin / Dahl (center) Monkey Business Fotolia.com (right) emo / Fernando Miceli (left) Berlin Partner GmbH / Dirk Lässig (center) emo / Fernando Miceli (right) Berlin Partner GmbH / FTP-Werbefotografie (bottom) Vattenfall Europe AG (left) etuktuk GmbH (right) Design eye-solution GmbH Print Das Druckteam Berlin This product was printed on FSC certified paper with at least 25 percent recycled fibers. 15

16 Berlin Agency for Electromobility c / o Berlin Partner GmbH Ludwig Erhard Haus Fasanenstrasse Berlin Germany Tel Fax -239 info@emo-berlin.de emo is an agency of the Land of Berlin, operated by Berlin Partner GmbH and TSB Technology Foundation Berlin. Partners are the Land of Brandenburg as well as businesses and research institutions.