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We’ve been here before – let’s learn from the past

Electrification is not new, in fact it has been around for over 100 years! Now is the time to make it work as previous challenges have been overcome.

Did you know… the first electric bicycle was available in 1897, the first battery electric bus was in use in 1907, the first Porsche car was electric and, around 1900, electric cars outsold their combustion-engine competitors!

About 100 years ago, electrification was close to breakthrough. In this video, Jens takes a look at the history, what can be learned, and why electrification is now set to become a preferred choice to power transport.

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Electrification of Urban Mobility: How to Get it Right

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