Taking charge for an electric future

On World EV Day, (September 9) drivers from more than 60 countries have made a firm commitment to transition to an EV.

The online pledge campaign, launched by ABB and Green.TV as part of World EV Day, encourages drivers to recognise the crucial role EVs can play in advancing sustainable mobility, making a commitment that the next car they drive will be electric.

Results to date are already indicating which countries are in the driving seat when it comes to taking action.

The United Kingdom is leading the way with 29% of sign ups. It’s closely followed by India (13%) and the US at 11%.

Australia has 3% of sign ups – joint seventh with Germany, while New Zealand is ninth with 2%.

“Today marks an important milestone in the history of e-mobility with the world’s first EV Day,” ABB Electrification president Tarak Mehta says.

“As headline partner, ABB is delighted to see so many individuals from around the globe taking positive action by signing the pledge.”

Mehta says an ABB fleet electrification pilot has been launched, starting in the UK with other countries set to follow.

“The rapid transition to electrified, sustainable mobility has never been more urgent,” Green.TV founder Ade Thomas says.

World EV Day has attracted many partners and industry leaders in celebrating progress made in e-mobility and accelerating efforts to build greater support for EVs.

The online event has provided virtual seminars on the topics that matter including the Green Recovery and EV marketing.

Through social media and Worldevday.org, the event provides a useful hub for e-mobility resources and insight on driving an electric future.

Visit www.worldevday.org/ev-pledge for more on the EV campaign.