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The present thesis deals with alternative powertrains, focusing on electric vehicles
and hybrid vehicles and which of those alternative powertrains is considered as
sustainable for the future. It explores the question, which alternative powertrain is
worthwhile investing in for German automotive suppliers. The aim is to clarify
which of the two powertrains is already established on the market and what the
future prospects of those powertrains are. The question here is evaluated based on
the analysis of current literature as well as through the use of a SWOT analysis
and the use of the scoring model.
As a result it is clear that there is a need for alternative powertrains and the entire
automotive industry invests a lot in the development and research of alternative
powertrains. According to the German Federal Government, one million electric
vehicles should be on German roads by 2020. With pure electric vehicles, however,
the goal will be difficult to reach. Therefore, there is a lot of vested interest in
the development of hybrid vehicles on the market. It shows that the hybrid vehicle
has considerable advantages over the electric vehicle and the hybrid vehicle is
already seen as a transitional solution for pure electric vehicles. The hybrid vehicle
is also already established in the market and has better chances on the market
in the future. Therefore, it makes sense for German automotive suppliers to invest
in hybrid vehicles and to focus on this market, since there the chances of success
are greater and the future potential of this market is higher.
Almost unlimited potential is seen in the offshore wind industry due to the exist-ence of stronger, steadier winds over the open sea and therefore it is expected to experience a remarkable growth. Wind power is one of the fastest-growing energy sources around the world and has great potential to offer clean and abundant ener-gy. Unlike onshore, where the landscape, trees and buildings distort the flow of the wind, there are no obstacles that influence the wind speed offshore, leading to a much more efficient energy generation potential.
On the other hand, unknown to the vast public, there are several technical, infra-structural, and financial challenges facing the offshore wind industry, such as the dependence on wind-speed, the complex installation and operation process of wind farms offshore, as well as the harsh marine conditions and other challenges which are caused by the fact that the offshore wind industry still is a relatively immature market.