Go e-mobility for Earth Day

In the lead up to Earth Day on April 22, Kiwi drivers are being asked to ditch the car and ride an e-scooter.

Neuron Mobility has issued a week-long #GreenRider Challenge until April 21.

It coincides with Neuron achieving a carbon neutral certification status globally, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainability.

Based on the total distance travelled on Neuron’s e-scooters over the week, calculations of carbon emissions saved during the challenge will be announced to riders on Earth Day.

Riders keen to support the initiative can take advantage of the $33 weekly pass, which offers savings of up to 85%.

Recent mobility data shows Auckland commuters have increasingly been turning to their cars post-pandemic to avoid public transport.

Auckland Transport figures show that car usage in the city has risen by 9% since the pandemic, while public transport use fell by 10%.

Neuron’s e-scooters reached 10,000km on Dunedin streets since launching in February 2021. 

The e-mobility company has been actively engaged in helping cities reduce their carbon footprint by replacing short car trips.

Recent Neuron rider research found e-scooter trips often replace car journeys (40-55% depending on the city), reducing dangerous emissions and also city congestion.

E-scooters are emissions free and use significantly less energy than petrol-powered cars, while taking up a fraction of the space.

In accordance with The Carbon Reduction Institute, Neuron’s e-scooter operations around the world have been certified as a Carbon Neutral Service. The company also now has NoCO2 certification, ensuring it is investing in global projects that reduce carbon emissions.

“We are delighted to launch our #GreenRider Challenge to celebrate this year’s Earth Day,” Neuron Mobility chief executive Zachary Wang says.

“We’ll be tracking the positive impact of riders who choose to ditch their cars in favour of a Neuron e-scooter. As the world opens up post pandemic everyone needs to do their bit to travel in the most environmentally-friendly way.”

Neuron’s e-scooters are all charged using 100% carbon neutral electricity.

The company introduced the battery swappable e-scooter in 2018, so charged batteries are easily replaced on the streets without having to transport the entire e-scooter to a charging point.

Neuron’s e-scooters can be upgraded and refurbished throughout their life span and their parts are reclaimed and recycled at the end of their operational life.