EVs Lead Clean Transportation Efforts

In the last 20 years, electric vehicles have?experienced significant technological developments that have not only lowered their costs but also reduced their environmental footprint and increased?their utility. At the same time, public?transport and shared mobility are key?ingredients for efficient transportation.

To achieve a cleaner transport sector, a combination of measures needs to be implemented worldwide: better-designed cities; safe and comfortable walking and cycling facilities; more public transport; and cleaner and more efficient on-road fleets, including electric vehicles.

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Research from Our World in Data found that before the pandemic, transportation?accounted for 16.2% of greenhouse gas emissions, with road transport responsible for 73.4% of those emissions.

The electric vehicle (EV) is leading the charge in the quest to decarbonize transportation. Even though global mobility was subjected to huge shocks in 2020,?EVs still registered a staggering 43% growth over the previous year.

This puts the number of electric vehicles roaming the world’s roads at over 10 million.

E Mobility Projects in Focus

- Electric 2 & 3 wheelers

In Africa, Asia, and some regions of Latin America, transportation networks depend heavily on mobility provided by motorbikes and three-wheelers. However, the technologies on which these are frequently built are antiquated, making them both energy inefficient and polluting. Therefore, electrifying two and three wheelers offers a great opportunity to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants.

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- Electric Buses

Rapid urbanisation is still an important characteristic of many low- and middle-income nations. Urban mobility is based on public mass transit, which includes the usage of scheduled buses and unofficial services based on mini and midi-buses. Buses have typical lifespans of 12 years or more, so something must be done to stop these new transportation systems from being forced to use obsolete and ineffective bus technology.

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- Light Duty Vehicles

Passenger vehicles have by far the greatest potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions globally. Nearly 50% of all transport emissions in 2018 came from light-duty vehicles, including emissions from rail, shipping, and aircraft.

Numerous top car manufacturers have set lofty goals to release hundreds of new EV vehicles over the course of the next five years. The total cost of ownership of electric vehicles is significantly cheaper than that of conventional vehicles when used in taxi fleets with long yearly driving kilometres.

This explains why 18 of the top 20 automakers, who together account for about 90% of global auto sales, have moved to making electric vehicles (EVs) or have made commitments to do so in the upcoming years.

Volvo Group ?has announced that it will sell only electric cars by 2030, while? 通用汽车 ?has pledged to switch to a zero-carbon portfolio by 2035.

Others with aggressive electrification plans include? 福特 ,? 大众 , and? Stellantis ?– the giant joint-venture between 菲亚特克莱斯勒 and Peugeot .

However, consumer concerns related to the limited range of EVs and the slow rate of charging (compared to filling up an internal combustion vehicle) are limiting adoption.

This is to be some through developments like the solid-state battery, which promises charging speeds of just 10 minutes to reach a full battery and a range of over 300 miles on a single charge, manufacturers are attempting to address these issues.

Toyota Motor Corporation has even stated that it will introduce solid-state battery EVs by 2023.

Benefits of Electric Vehicles on the Environment

According to studies, electric vehicles are better for the environment. They produce fewer greenhouse emissions and air pollution than gasoline or diesel vehicles. This includes their output and electrical generation to keep them functioning.

• EVs can Produce Zero Tailpipe Emissions - Because they create no pollution, fully electric vehicles do not require a tailpipe. Traditional engines use gasoline or diesel, producing energy at the expense of hazardous carbon emissions. EV batteries, on the other hand, are fully emission-free. The lithium-ion battery is the most popular type of battery used in EVs. These batteries may be discharged and recharged repeatedly without polluting the environment.
• EV Battery Production can be Clean - Although EVs do not contribute much to roadside air pollution, the production of EV batteries can be hazardous if done carelessly. Almost all EV emissions are well-to-wheel emissions produced during the battery manufacturing process. Because EVs are still a younger technology, industry standards for the energy sources used to make batteries are varied, resulting in higher carbon footprints. However, this is beginning to change.
• EV Manufactures use Eco-Friendly Materials - Many conventional manufacturers use recycled materials for small components, but currently don’t use them for a vehicle’s structure. EV manufacturers are using and improving eco-friendly materials to build lighter, more efficient vehicles.?
• Furthermore, EVs can assist reduce noise pollution, particularly in cities where speeds are normally modest. Driving electric promotes a more serene environment for us all because electric cars are significantly quieter than conventional automobiles.

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