Road congestion - The decreasing proportion of combustion engine vehicles on the rise.
Over the past four years, the number of cars running on petrol or diesel in Hamburg has dropped dramatically. This information was shared by transport senator Anjes Tjarks (Greens) with the German Press Agency.
Since 2020, the number of combustion-engine cars registered in the city has plummeted from 772,324 to 697,778 - a decrease of approximately 10%. Conversely, the number of vehicles with alternative drive systems has soared from 18,989 to 102,270. This signifies an increase in excess of five times in just four short years.
Nevertheless, hybrid vehicles, which are equipped with both an electric motor and a combustion engine, still dominate the market for alternative drive systems, holding around 70% share. On the other hand, electric vehicles, which are free from combustion engines, account for a mere 30%. Their market share, however, has increased: in 2020, the ratio stood at 80:20. Authorities also estimate that approximately 100 hydrogen-powered cars are driving around Hamburg, but their impact on the statistics is minimal.
Tjarks views these numbers as a sign that "Hamburg's transition towards a cleaner and greener transportation system is gaining momentum." Overall, motor vehicle traffic in the city is currently at least 10% lower than the pre-pandemic levels recorded in 2019. "Bicycle usage has risen by approximately 30% during this period, while more Deutschlandticket transport passes are being sold than ever before," the senator added.
To meet the set climate goals, there is still a need for a shift in transportation habits. "We're making progress together with the people of our city in terms of a sustainable mobility option," Tjarks stated. "We're particularly thrilled by the rapid growth in the market share of all-electric vehicles - this is fantastic news for our environment."
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Source: www.stern.de
