and networking also bring considerable benefits in the private phere, particularly in terms of energy efficiency and resource consumption. Germany, however, scored the lowest of the five countries surveyed, at only 66%. “Networking and electrification, for example, through electromobility, undoubtedly fuel the path to a climate-neutral society,” says Dr Reinhard Pfeiffer, CEO of Messe München. “The survey shows that there is still a need for information, which is why we need to discuss how we can get society more enthusiastic about digital solutions.” The electronica study also shows how much more established cars with alternative drives already are in China. While 51% of respondents there drive electric or hydrogen cars, the figure in Germany is 13%. Usage is only lower in France (10%) and Italy (9%). A similar picture emerges with regards to the acceptance of sharing models for mobility. 67% of Chinese make active use of them, but only 17% of Germans; the lowest figure is in the UK at 9%. Although there are different degrees of openness to technology depending on the country, respondents in the survey agree that electronic developments and digital technologies make their everyday life easier. This is especially true for digital homes and smart mobility. Compared to everyday life 15 years ago, 59% of Germans tend to see things getting easier. Italy comes out on top with 64%, followed by China in second place with 62%.