Humankind is potentially facing an extinction-level event in the form of global warming. Extreme greenhouse gas emissions are poisoning the atmosphere and global civilization is on the brink of a complete disaster, averting which will need bold decisions from all stakeholders. While industrialization has certainly played a significant role in the emissions, transportation remains another major reason behind global warming. According to the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), almost 14% of the greenhouse gas emissions in India can be attributed to transportation. This is resulting in a sharp rise of respiratory illnesses among the population, stressing the importance of establishing an alternate transportation solution that is more environment friendly. This is why the focus has shifted to electric fleets around the world, including India. These vehicles are powered with clean energy, such as electricity that is generated using solar energy, putting traditional fossil fuels in the back seat. However, the transformation to adapt to electric vehicles (EV) is still at a nascent stage in India, but it offers an optimistic and environmentally clean future that will affect all life on our planet. This will also be expanding a helping hand to human civilization to fulfil its potential while diminishing the carbon footprint globally.
Benefits of electric fleets
The advantages of deploying electric fleets as the new benchmark for transportation has numerous advantages, but the major one is that it reduces greenhouse gas emissions significantly. Since these vehicles do not use any form of fossilised fuel like petroleum or diesel, they do not produce gases like carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide or nitrogen oxides as a byproduct, which contributes to air pollution. These gases are highly toxic to all life and often cause respiratory diseases among humans. Surveys have found that a considerable 22 lakh children in Delhi are suffering from irreversible lung damage, which can be attributed to the air pollution in the national capital. For a larger scene, India recorded the world’s eighth-worst air pollution in 2022, and the resulting air pollution causes more than 20 million deaths in the country annually.
This is why electric fleets are becoming the norm. While generating electricity through thermoelectricity, using traditional energy sources like coal, petrol or diesel somewhat defeats the purpose, it still generates less air pollution than vehicles powered conventionally. Researchers have found that the carbon emission at thermoelectric plants is still lower than the vehicles which are powered conventionally. This unique nature of the electric fleets is becoming increasingly crucial to fight pollution and global warming and the difficulties that come with it.
Increased efficiency
The enhanced use of electric vehicles offers increased efficiency and faster deliveries. Vehicles equipped with an electric motor can generate instant torque, resulting in swift acceleration and increased response when compared to traditionally powered engines. This is particularly advantageous to delivery services that function within city limits with persistent traffic stops. Electric fleets also require minimal maintenance schedules compared to traditional vehicles, minimizing downtime and operational costs and increasing efficiency.
Considerable research & development (R&D) efforts are happening around the globe to optimize existing electric fleets. Smart charging technologies will soon become the norm for EVs globally, including in India. This will promote a hassle-free charging schedule and reduce the time for charging the battery. This also has the potential to diminish the operational cost for the customers, while the sensory information accumulated from the vehicles will improve delivery routes and fleet management – promoting methodical deliveries in competitive time to amplify user experience.
A sustainable future
An emphasis on a global revolution in transportation offers an advantageous outcome for commercial supply chains, as well as the planet’s environment. Electric fleets are a potent tool to reduce excessive greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality, thus promoting a greener future. Additionally, electric vehicles increase productivity considerably through modern cutting-edge technology, paving the way for an economic operation and swift reaction time, empowering users with the necessary tools to succeed in the future.
