Accelerating E-Mobility in Germany : A Case for Regulation / by Markus Adam.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Adam, Markus, Author.

Series:

SpringerBriefs in Law, 2192-855X

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International law.

Commerce.

Microeconomics.

Energy systems.

International Economic Law, Trade Law.

Energy Systems.

Local Subjects:

International Economic Law, Trade Law.

Microeconomics.

Energy Systems.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (107 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2016.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.

Summary:

This book tackles the problem of the insufficient and expensive charging infrastructure in Germany. It assesses the lack of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles with regard to regulatory and competition law, as well as economic aspects. The legal solutions proposed here could ultimately serve to offer e-motorists around the country highly efficient and competitively priced charging options.

Contents:

Acknowledgement; Contents; Abbreviations; List of Figures; List of Tables; 1 Electromobility-The Current State; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Legal Framework; 1.2.1 National Measures; 1.2.2 European Measures; 1.2.2.1 Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions; 1.2.2.2 Promotion of the Use of Energy from Renewable Sources; 1.2.2.3 Improving Energy Efficiency; 1.3 Advantages of E-Vehicles; 1.4 Problem Description; 1.4.1 Conclusion of Contract with the Charging Station Operator; 1.4.2 No Free Choice of Energy Supplier; 1.4.3 Excessive Pricing; 1.4.4 Lack of Charging Infrastructure

1.4.5 Approach to a SolutionReferences; 2 Network Access Pursuant to 20 EnWG; 2.1 The Benefits for the End Consumer; 2.2 Network Access Pursuant to 20 EnWG; 2.2.1 A Brief History; 2.2.2 The Basic Structure of Energy Supply in the EnWG; 2.3 The Public Charging Station in the System of the EnWG; 2.3.1 Publicly Accessible Charging Station; 2.3.2 Rightful Claimant; 2.3.3 Obligated Party; 2.3.3.1 Direct Line; 2.3.3.2 Closed Distribution System; 2.3.3.3 Customer Facility; 2.3.3.4 Facility Sui Generis; 2.3.3.5 Energy Supply System; 2.3.3.6 Discussion: The Legislative Purpose

Supply of Electricity for the General PublicConsumer Protection; Effective and Genuine Competition; 2.3.3.7 Discussion: Interpretation in Conformity with European Law; Applicability of Directive 2009/72/EC; Applicability of Directive 2009/28/EC; Applicability of Directive 2012/27/EU; Applicability of Directive 2014/94/EU; 2.3.3.8 Interim Result; 2.3.4 Balancing Group; 2.3.5 No Grounds for Refusal; 2.3.6 Result; 2.3.7 Excursus: The Tesla Supercharger Network; References; 3 Charging Stations as "Essential Facilities"; 3.1 The Benefit for the Consumer

3.2 Network Access Pursuant to Art. 102 TFEU3.2.1 Dominant Position; 3.2.1.1 Product Market; 3.2.1.2 Geographic Market; 3.2.1.3 Dominant Position; Collective Entity; Market Transparency; Coordination Discipline; Robustness Against the Competition; 3.2.2 Abusive Conduct; 3.2.2.1 New Product; No Otherwise Access; No Duplicability; Refusal Without Justification; 3.3 Capability of Affecting Trade Between Member States; 3.4 Result; References; 4 Price Abuse Due to Market Dominance; 4.1 Benefit for the Consumer; 4.2 Price Abuse Pursuant to Art. 102 TFEU; 4.2.1 Relevant Market

4.2.2 Dominant Position4.2.3 Abuse of the Dominant Market Position; 4.2.3.1 Abusive Pricing; Comparable Market Concept; Price-Cost-Analysis; Substantial Markup; Objective Justification; Interim Result; 4.2.3.2 Price Discrimination Pursuant to Art. 102 TFEU; Exclusionary Conduct Against Charging Station Operators; Exclusionary Conduct Against Roaming Partners; References; 5 Insufficient Expansion of Charging Stations; 5.1 Benefit for the Final Consumer; 5.2 Relevant Market; 5.3 Market Failure; 5.3.1 Current Expansion of the Charging Station Network

5.3.2 Insufficient Expansion in Regard to the Current State

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

3-319-44884-6