EV4All
Environmental Benefits of EVs
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
EVs produce zero tailpipe emissions, meaning they do not emit pollutants like carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), or particulate matter. By replacing conventional internal combustion engine vehicles with electric ones in ride- sharing programs, the overall emissions from transportation can be significantly reduced, contributing to improved air quality.
Lower carbon footprint
EVs are more energy-efficient than internal combustion engine vehicles. They have higher energy conversion efficiency, with less energy wasted during operation. As the electric grid transitions to cleaner sources of power generation (such as renewable energy), the carbon footprint associated with EV charging further decreases. Ridesharing programs that use EVs can help accelerate the adoption of cleaner energy sources for transportation.
Noise pollution reduction
Electric vehicles are much quieter than traditional vehicles. Ridesharing programs that use EVs can help reduce noise pollution in urban areas, providing a quieter and more pleasant environment for residents.
Improved air quality
According to the Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, 30.3% of West Louisville residents live with symptoms or illness caused by outdoor air pollution, compared to just 16% in East Louisville. This contributes to poor health and an average life expectancy that is up to 13 years shorter in West Louisville. EV ride sharing programs can help mitigate health issues related to poor air quality, such as respiratory problems and cardiovascular diseases.
Through our EV4ALL initiative, we partner with like-minded nonprofits and municipalities to make the benefits of driving electric vehicles (EVs) available to everyone in our community. There is a myth that capable electric vehicles are all $100,000 Teslas. And, while that was true several years ago, many modern-day EVs are quite reasonable, especially if you factor in fuel and maintenance savings or consider buying a pre-owned vehicle. While EVs aren’t something new, there is an ongoing need for educating the public about the features and benefits of driving electric and being a resource for answering questions.
We recently received an in-kind donation of 12 Level 2 EV chargers and pedestals. Through a collaboration with Adopt a Charger, the Louisville Parks Alliance and Norton Healthcare, these chargers are scheduled to be installed this fall. Most of them are going in Louisville’s California neighborhood in the West End. That area has much less EV infrastructure, and these chargers will enable residents to drive zero emission vehicles in an area that is hit hardest by the effects of ground-level pollution.
We have begun conversations with a variety of Louisville districts to implement a simple yet important EV charging initiative that will enable residents without a garage or driveway to charge their electric vehicle with an ADA-compliant cover over an approved extension cord that spans the sidewalk. Please contact us or your district representative for more information.