E-scooters can reduce emissions in cities
Traffic in cities is known to be a driver of CO2 emissions. A recently published study by the Fraunhofer Institute now shows the potential of e-scooters to reduce net CO2 emissions in cities.
E-scooters can therefore be part of an emission-free solution. The effects of sharing e-scooters in Berlin are 14.8 grams of CO2 savings per kilometer and in Düsseldorf it is even 22.1 g/km.
A recent study by the Boston Consulting Group (#BCG) examined the role that electric scooters can play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It found that electric scooters are already making an important contribution today and could reduce CO2 emissions by up to 1.5 gigatons in 2030. This is roughly equivalent to the annual CO2 emissions of Germany, Great Britain and France combined. To achieve this, more e-scooters should be offered and scooter sharing programs should be improved.
However, according to the recommendation of the study authors of the #Fraunhofer -Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI, several conditions must be met. One goal of the industry should be to extend the lifespan of vehicles and, through partnerships, shift traffic away from cars and towards cleaner and more economical vehicles.
In addition, providers and urban planners should work together to improve the connection between micromobility and public transport. This could be done, for example, by setting up mobility points and multimodal timetables for seamless transitions.
In conclusion, the study authors pointed out that the micromobility industry will continue to evolve in the coming years and the role it can play in reducing emissions from transport will only increase.
You can find both studies here:
https://theicct.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ghg-benefits-incentives-ev-mar22.pdf
https://www.bcg.com/publications/2022/the-future-of-urban-mobility
