Are Internal Combustion Engines on Their Way Out, or Are They Here to Stay?

The future of the automobile is sparking heated debates: While the EU plans to stop registering new vehicles powered by fossil fuels starting in 2035, the German government is advocating for new conditions and more flexibility in the interests of the German automotive industry. But what does this actually mean for drivers? These and other questions will be discussed on November 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Dresden Transportation Museum

• Prof. Thomas Koch, Director of the Institute for Reciprocating Machinery at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

• Prof. Dr. Jens Borken-Kleefeld, Chair of Transport Ecology, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, TU Dresden

• Dirk Vogel, Managing Director, RKW Saxony

and moderator Andreas F. Rook (journalist, MDR).

Since the event is limited to 100 participants , we recommend registering via the Transportation Museum’s registration form.

Those who cannot attend in person can watch the event via livestream on YouTube.