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Benefits of Electric cars
Not only are electric cars eco-friendlier, but there are other advantages as well.
Although electric vehicles may cost more upfront, over the lifespan of the vehicle, an EV could actually save you money in addition to being better for the environment.
Battery prices are becoming more affordable, the driving range is increasing, and fuel and maintenance costs are lower. In addition, in many countries, there are government incentives that bring down the cost even further.
Electric Vehicles 101
There are three main kinds of electric vehicles: battery-electric (BEVs or EVs), plug-in hybrid electric (PHEVs), and hybrid electric (HEVs).
Battery electric vehicles, or BEVs, use electricity stored in a battery pack to power an electric motor and turn the wheels. When depleted, the batteries are recharged using grid electricity, either from a wall socket or a dedicated charging unit.
Audi e-tron is an example of a Battery electric vehicle (BEV)
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) use batteries to power an electric motor and another fuel, such as gasoline, to power an internal combustion engine (ICE). The vehicle typically runs on electric power until the battery is nearly depleted, and then the car automatically switches over to use the internal combustion engine (ICE).
Ford Escape, a Plug-in electric vehicle (PHEV)
Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) are powered by an internal combustion engine and an electric motor, which uses energy stored in batteries. A hybrid electric vehicle cannot be plugged in to charge the battery. Instead, the battery is charged through regenerative braking and by the internal combustion engine.
BMW i1, a Hybrid electric vehicle (HEV)
Both BEVs and PHEVs need to be charged at charging stations. HEVs use their onboard electric motor as a supplement to their internal combustion engine (ICE), and are charged via regenerative braking.
The following are all major culprits to global pollution during a move: Moving trucks – Cargo ships – Air travel – Car service
We want to help our clients reduce the climate impact of their car services via three purpose-driven EcoRide initiatives:
Mandated by the client, EcoRide is designed always to choose the eco-friendlier option on behalf of international assignees worldwide.
It’s easy to make a difference! Switching just 50 assignees from gasoline to hybrid rental cars on an annual basis makes a significant impact
EcoRide Choice Program
We work with corporations and relocation companies within an agreed greener framework. The choices are made across six continents, 175 countries, and all our services.
Choices worldwide:
The EcoRide Choice Program
Mandated by the client, EcoRide Choice is designed to always choose the
eco-friendlier option on behalf of the employee.
Fact: Switching a one-month car rental to a hybrid saves 11 trees
In praxis:
Why EcoRide?
Cars emit carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, which contribute to global warming and pollution.
Many of our clients and their employees are concerned about the environment and pollution. As a result, they seek ways to lower their CO2 emissions when relocating employees.
Therefore, we have taken the initiative to reduce our services’ carbon footprint while driving demand for greener cars in our suppliers’ fleets Worldwide.
We do this by actively Motivating, Assisting, and Pushing greener transportation options.
Implementing the EcoRide Program
Setting up the program: We work closely with our clients and partners on establishing the EcoRide program for all aspects of greener car transportation. Aligning customary transportation across continents, budgets, allowances, self-pay, approved vehicles, individually tailored solutions, and centralized direct billing arrangement across all services.
Delivering service: We can offer our corporate clients Adhoc service as needed or work closely together to create a global EcoRide Transportation Plan. A plan which will take all needs, variables, budgets, and local requirements/restrictions into consideration. A plan will provide your company with a uniform approach, a One-Point-of-Contact service, and lower your international assignees’ CO2 footprint.
Contact us today for more details! Email us at cars@ExpatRide.com or fill out form below
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