Electric scooters’ carbon emissions 38% less than ICE scooters: report
Author: Bl Bengalaru Bureau
As the world celebrates Earth Day, an Ather Energy report shows a 38 per cent reduction in carbon emissions over the lifecycle of an electric scooter compared to a 110cc ICE scooter.
The report released by the Bengaluru-based electric scooter brand is based on an earlier study of the carbon emissions of a 110-cc ICE scooter conducted by The International Council of Clean Transport (ICCT) as compared to an EV scooter with a 2.9 kW battery, in this study - the Ather 450X.
The report analysed all-encompassing phases, including mining, battery and vehicle production, well to tank, tank to wheel, and recycling. In India, 110cc scooters sell well over 2 lakh units a month and have the highest share in the two-wheeler category.
Tarun Mehta, CEO, Ather Energy said, “This report is an attempt to highlight and reiterate how electric scooters are a clear upgrade over ICE scooters, not just in performance and ownership, but also environmentally. Electric vehicles are the single biggest hope to achieve a decarbonised world and faster adoption of EVs is the first step towards this goal. In our country, the transition to sustainable modes of transportation has begun well, largely led by electric two-wheelers. While our nation has taken great strides towards e-mobility, the electric two-wheeler fleet needs to grow much more rapidly in emerging markets. On the occasion of Earth Day, I urge more people to join the electric revolution for a cleaner tomorrow.”