The Impact of the Automotive Sector on Sustainable Development

This paper examines the impact of vehicles on sustainable development in Romania. Public data are used to assess the trajectory of vehicle categories and types of fuel. It also contains the evolution of electric vehicles that are perceived as key technology in the automotive industry that contributes to sustainable development by reducing emissions of greenhouse gas emissions, less pollution nationally and internationally and new employment opportunities with positive social impact. The automotive industry is one of the major polluters among national sectors. This pollution is analysed in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Sustainable development involves balance in the use of resources so that future generations have the same resources as today. The climate change is a concern now because there have been a number of changes globally. Therefore, the paper analyses the impact of the automotive industry, the evolution of the number of vehicles and CO2 emissions on sustainable development. In this analysis we used statistical data, public data and experimental data (through visits at the automotive companies). In the end, the analysis conclusions are presented.