"Heavy Air" and How to Change It

E-mobility represents a unique opportunity to make private and public mobility sustainable, but it still requires targeted investments, innovation, and, above all, awareness among citizens, businesses, and institutions.

The European project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is progressing rapidly towards its deadline, set for 2035 for the sale of electric vehicles only in the Old Continent. In just over a decade in Europe, the numbers for electric vehicles are increasing, although there seems to be a slight reluctance, especially in our country.

The high cost of cars, still considered prohibitive, and the perceived lack of charging stations are the primary concerns of a challenging customer to convince, such as the Italian one. However, despite a slight decline at the end of 2022, Italians seem inclined to embrace the transition to electric vehicles (according to a study by Prima Assicurazioni for Nielsen, about 75%). Still, respondents believe that it should be supported, at least in this early stage, by public incentives (31.3% are hindered by the perceived unaffordability of car prices, and 17.7% hope for government support in this direction).

According to common sentiment, a synergy between the public and private sectors is a path that would undoubtedly accelerate the "conversion" in a transportation world that needs renewal.

According to the latest data from the Ispra (Higher Institute for Environmental Protection and Research), in Italy, the transportation sector generates 25.2% of total climate-altering emissions, of which 92.6% come from road transport.

In particular, the sector is responsible for approximately 50% of nitrogen oxide emissions and 13% of particulate matter (fine particles suspended in the air). At the continental level, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA), the transport sector produces about a quarter of total CO2 emissions in Europe, of which 71.7% comes from road transport.

Cars are among the main contributors to air pollution in Europe, considering that, according to some data from the European Parliament, they cause 60.7% of CO2 emissions related to transportation.

The 2035 deadline for internal combustion engine cars is on the horizon, and Europe is mobilizing to prepare for the change. Edilfar Rent has a fleet of electric, hybrid, and plug-in cars available at its locations in Rome, Milan, and Modena, allowing you to experience electric driving firsthand by renting the car that best suits your needs! Come and discover them at our locations or book one on our website.