Need for further development of the legal framework for autonomous driving

Fully automated and autonomous driving promise mobility that does not require human drivers. The technology offers opportunities—such as for improving and expanding public transportation services—while simultaneously changing the requirements of traffic law. In the ABSOLUT II project, IKEM examined the legal framework for autonomous driving in public transit and, in three substudies, identified current challenges […]

Liability issues hinder the use of ammonia as a marine fuel

Green ammonia is considered a promising option for decarbonizing shipping. However, a new study by the Institute for Climate Protection, Energy and Mobility (IKEM) shows that in order for ammonia to be used optimally as a maritime fuel, a more precise legal liability framework must be created. Ammonia offers great potential as a climate-friendly maritime […]

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