World EV Day planned

An inaugural World EV Day celebration of e-mobility is being launched by ABB and Green.TV on September 9.

Current and prospective EV drivers, transport authorities and fleet operators will be encouraged to recognise the crucial role which they play in driving the shift to sustainable road transport and a zero-emission future on a day of global e-mobility appreciation, ABB says.

The day will become an annual institution and will also recognise the vital role which reliable and fast charging infrastructure, grid reinforcement and the integration of renewable power generation must play in enabling a truly sustainable transport ecosystem, the Swiss-based global engineering company says.

“This is a crucial time for transitioning to a new, electrified and sustainable model for mobility,” ABB e-mobility infrastructure solutions global business head Frank Muehlon says.

“As part of ABB Electrification’s Mission to Zero, we are at the forefront of making this transition possible, and a global day which recognises and celebrates worldwide the importance of e-mobility solutions is something that ABB is delighted to be the lead partner on.”

With ABB’s expertise in electrification, and its global leadership in EV charging solutions, having sold more than 14,000 DC fast chargers across at least 80 countries, ABB says it is the perfect industry partner for World EV Day.

ABB recently received the Global E-mobility Leader 2019 award for its role in supporting the international adoption of sustainable transport solutions.

Green.TV media company founder Ade Thomas says World EV Day will serve as a day of celebrating e-mobility as a key tool in driving a decarbonised transport future for all.

World EV Day will be working with other partners and leaders in the e-mobility sector to make the inaugural World EV Day the start of an international mobility movement.

Additional partners include EV maker Mahindra Electric Mobility, UK on-street EV charging power and connectivity infrastructure delivery Liberty Charge, and electric truck manufacturer Volta Trucks.

India headquartered Mahindra Electric Mobility managing director and chief executive Mahesh Babu says: “We are proud to be associated with Green.TV in launching World EV Day, a global day to highlight the importance of sustainable mobility and to make electric mobility a preferred choice of customers across the globe.”