“New technologies and concepts as pillars of Smart Mobility
bear the promise to make urban traffic more efficient and convenient, reduce
congestion and improve air quality. Therefore, there is great potential for
cooperation between Taiwan and Germany to make smarter mobility a reality” says
Executive-Director of the German Trade Office Taipei, Axel Limberg. Indeed, the
age of electric vehicles, autonomous driving and smart traffic management might
redefine the way we move. Through favorable policies and innovative players in
the industry, Taiwan and Germany are natural champions in the promotion of
smart mobility technology.
By definition, smart mobility consists of modern
traffic solutions that are energy-efficient, low-emission, safe, comfortable
and affordable. Examples include e-mobility, shared bikes and cars as well as
smart traffic monitoring systems.
But smart mobility does not only benefit commuters
but also businesses. Already by 2020, smart mobility and transportation systems
programs are expected to generate a production value of over € 8 billion for
related industries in Taiwan. In Germany, smart mobility solutions such as
eMobility are gaining traction; the German Federal Government has provided
funding of almost € 5 billion for electric mobility since 2009 and established
a regulatory framework to benefit the development of new mobility solutions.
In order to explore the cooperation potential
between Taiwan and Germany, NRW.INVEST (the economic development agency of the
German state of North Rhine-Westphalia), PriceWaterHouseCoopers (PwC) and the
German Trade Office Taipei are hosting a seminar on September 26th, 2018 which
will focus on the topic of “Smart Mobility in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) and
Taiwan: Taiwan-Germany Business Seminar on Innovative Transport Concepts and
Business Opportunities”. The event is supported by the Taiwan Telematics Industry
Association and the Taiwan Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers Association.
Representatives and experts from the industry and
the region will share their experience during the seminar regarding current
trends in smart mobility and shed light on the business opportunities for
Taiwanese companies in NRW. After the seminar, there will be a dinner with
ample opportunity for participants to network and exchange.