Electric Vehicle (EV) technology is gaining ground and popularity rapidly. With depletion of oil reserves and a world increasingly characterised by smog, noise and all kinds of pollutants, governments and communities are awakening to the several benefits of EV technology.
Electricity is convenient and everywhere no new infrastructure is needed to plug into the future today. With strong commitments for cleaner energy you could be driving 100% emission free in the next few years, currently Airtricty guarantees 89% renewable. Electricity is cheaper than petrol or diesel, the running costs of EVs are about a sixth of the cost of conventional vehicles. With very little road tax €31 and zero VRT, the savings really add up. To found out more about savings
click hereElectric Vehicles emit far less damaging air pollutants then regular
vehicles. When in use, all electric vehicles contribute less to air pollution
in towns and cities and so have much less impact on the climate than
conventional vehicles Zero emission vehicles are almost noiseless and can
be charged at home or work, saving commuters endless queues at petrol stations.
Charging at night when consumption is low, allows for efficient use of
electricity.
The average CO2 output of Irish cars currently stands at 167g/km that is equal to a whopping 3 tonnes per car per year. A REVAi emits 69 grams* of CO2 per km or 7.2 grams* of CO2 per km when charged with Airtricty.
*Emissions Ireland average
9.66 kwh * 576 grs = .556 kgs/ 80kms = 69grams per km
EVs only have 100 moving parts so they are far easier to service and maintain due to the absence of an engine, spark plugs,
clutch and gears. Ideal for "stop - start" city driving conditions,
EVs are extremely reliable and easy to drive.
According to the Dept of Transport 'Speed is the single largest factor contributing to road deaths in Ireland. More than 40% of fatal accidents are caused by excessive or inappropriate speed. The higher impact speed the greater likelihood of serious and fatal injury'. At GreenAer we believe that on main roads in urban areas like Dublin fast, powerful cars are not only not required for commuting and can be dangerous in such circumstances. Larger, heavier, faster vehicles may make you feel safer, but you are less likely to drive defensively, as when in a smaller, lighter vehicle, and more likely to kill or injure other road users in an accident. Also the average speed of travel in our cities has been steadily on the decline as the vehicle population rises. In fact, according to a recent article in the Irish Times (4th August 2007) the average speed in Dublin city is now as low as 15 km/hour. In the same article Dublin City Council recently confirmed that speed limits in the city will be reduced to 30 km/h.