Multimodale digitale Mobilitätplattformen (MDM) sind zentraler Bestandteil des Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS)-Konzepts und bündeln verschiedene Mobilitätsoptionen. Sie erleichtern somit den Zugang zu sowie den Komfort von alternativen Mobilitätsangeboten. Mobilitätsplattformen tragen nicht...

We report on our test of the Large Language Model (LLM) ChatGPT (GPT) as a tool for generating evidence of the ordinary meaning of statutory terms, We explain why the most useful evidence for interpretation involves a distribution of replies rather than only what GPT regards as the single "best"...

The number of passenger cars in Germany has increased continuously in recent years and reached a new high of 48.8 million in 2023. This means that on average, there are 1.2 passenger cars for the 40.7 million households in Germany. On average, new registra-tions amount to 3.1 million vehicles...

Der Bestand an Pkw steigt stetig an. Die Nachfrage nach individueller Mobilität ist somit hoch und nimmt weiter zu. Die Herausforderung ist, das Auto klimaneutral zu gestalten. Vollelektrische Autos spielen hier eine zentrale Rolle. Dabei darf der Strombedarf nicht unterschätzt und muss für...

Die Pandemie stellt einen Einschnitt in der positiven Entwicklung des öffentlichen Verkehrs dar. Die Furcht der Nutzer:innen vor Infektionen könnte einen nachhaltigen negativen Effekt auf den öffentlichen Verkehr haben. Dieser Beitrag stellt Chancen und Potenziale des Mobility-as-a-Service...

Die Corona-Krise verändert auch den Stadtverkehr. Welche Chance bietet sich, die auf das Auto fixierte Verkehrsordnung grundlegend zu überholen?

In der umweltpolitischen Diskussion sind ökologische Verkehrsartenvergleiche sehr gefragt und werden für unterschiedlichste Zwecke verwendet. Für viele Fragestellungen waren die vorliegenden Datengrundlagen und Bewertungsansätze nicht mehr ausreichend. Ziel dieser Studie war daher die...

A central question in the analysis of fuel-economy policy is whether consumers are myopic with regards to future fuel costs. We provide the first evidence on consumer valuation of fuel economy from a natural experiment. We examine the short-run equilibrium effects of an exogenous restatement of...

A central question in the analysis of fuel-economy policy is whether consumers are myopic with regards to future fuel costs. We provide the first evidence on consumer valuation of fuel economy from a natural experiment. We examine the short-run equilibrium effects of an exogenous restatement of...

A central question in the analysis of fuel-economy policy is whether consumers are myopic with regards to future fuel costs. We provide the first evidence on consumer valuation of fuel economy from a natural experiment. We examine the short-run equilibrium effects of an exogenous restatement of...

A central question in the analysis of fuel-economy policy is whether consumers are myopic with regards to future fuel costs. We provide the first evidence on consumer valuation of fuel economy from a natural experiment. We examine the short-run equilibrium effects of an exogenous restatement of...

A central question in the analysis of fuel-economy policy is whether consumers are myopic with regards to future fuel costs. We provide the first evidence on consumer valuation of fuel economy from a natural experiment. We examine the short-run equilibrium effects of an exogenous restatement of...

A central question in the analysis of fuel-economy policy is whether consumers are myopic with regards to future fuel costs. We provide the first evidence on consumer valuation of fuel economy from a natural experiment. We examine the short-run equilibrium effects of an exogenous restatement of...

A central question in the analysis of fuel-economy policy is whether consumers are myopic with regards to future fuel costs. We provide the first evidence on consumer valuation of fuel economy from a natural experiment. We examine the short-run equilibrium effects of an exogenous restatement of...

When the zero lower bound on nominal interest rate binds, monetary policy makers may lack traditional tools to stimulate aggregate demand. We investigate whether "unconventional" fiscal policy, in the form of pre-announced consumption tax changes, has the potential to meaningfully shift durables...

When the zero lower bound on nominal interest rate binds, monetary policy makers may lack traditional tools to stimulate aggregate demand. We investigate whether "unconventional" fiscal policy, in the form of pre-announced consumption tax changes, has the potential to meaningfully shift durables...

In der aktuellen Diskussion um Alternativen zum privaten Fahrzeugbesitz spielen nachhaltige Mobilitätskonzepte wie Car- und Bikesharing-Systeme eine zentrale Rolle. Ihre Akzeptanz wird maßgeblich durch eine adäquate raum-zeitliche Verfügbarkeit der Fahrzeuge bestimmt. Daher stellt aus...

Chapter 1. Digital transformation of global mobility markets -- Chapter 2. Macro-environment of mobility -- Chapter 3. Megatrends influencing mobility -- Chapter 4. Traditional mobility models -- Chapter 5. New business models in mobility -- Chapter 6. Customer outlook on mobility: survey design...

This database contains the full outputs from the analysis, which is also updated every other year in line with the publication. It covers the travel demand, vehicle activities, energy consumption, as well as related CO2 emissions of all modes (existing and new emerging modes) for both freight...

Vor dem Hintergrund der hohen Komplexität der Finanzierung von Verkehrsinfrastruktur und -angeboten hat das Umweltbundesamt das Forschungsvorhaben "Ökonomischer Vergleich der Verkehrsträger" an Ernst Basler + Partner AG (Zürich), das Deutschen Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung (DIW Berlin)...

Personal automobile emissions are a major source of urban air pollution. Many U.S. states control emissions through mandated vehicle inspections and repairs. But there is little empirical evidence directly linking mandated inspections, maintenance, and local air pollution levels. To test for a...

Personal automobile emissions are a major source of urban air pollution. Many U.S. states control emissions through mandated vehicle inspections and repairs. But there is little empirical evidence directly linking mandated inspections, maintenance, and local air pollution levels. To test for a...

Der Tagungsband zum 9. Wissenschaftsforum Mobilität an der Universität Duisburg-Essen im Juni 2017 untersucht den Einfluss der fortschreitenden Digitalisierung auf traditionelle Automobilunternehmen und neue Mobilitätsanbieter. Die Beiträge des Forums an den Schnittstellen der...