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Using new technologies to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases within the production process can lead to an increase of productivity. Emission-reducing innovations, however, also require adjustments in the organisation and production processes. Failing to achieve these adjustments may result in a loss of productivity. This is the result of an empirical study based on a survey among 3,896 companies in Germany conducted by the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) in Mannheim. read more
Car drivers in Germany are willing to spend more money on low-carbon cars. On average they accept a surcharge of 68 euro for a car emitting one gram per kilometre (g/km) of CO2 less. These are the findings of a recent study conducted by the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) in Mannheim. The study analyses what customers were willing to pay for low-carbon cars. The automotive industry is forced to invest in the development of low-carbon cars because of new EU regulations. The study indicates that German car buyers are willing to pay more for a new car in order to protect the climate. read more