We are pleased to announce that we are starting the road to electric mobility, which is why we have expanded our fleet of vehicles with the addition of an electric van. At Les Seviques, sustainability is a priority, and this new acquisition exemplifies our commitment to regenerative agriculture and environmental preservation.
With the introduction of this eco-friendly vehicle, we are significantly reducing the CO2 emissions associated with our daily transport. While a gasoline vehicle emits an average of 2.3 kg of CO2 for every liter of fuel consumed, our electric van emits zero emissions during its operation. This equates to a reduction of approximately 90% in the CO2 emissions associated with our transport.
In addition, our new electric van contributes to reducing atmospheric pollution, since it does not emit polluting particles or greenhouse gases. This has a positive impact on the quality of the air we breathe and on public health, reducing the incidence of asthma, allergies and other pollution-related illnesses.
CO2 emissions from cars are a growing problem, with road transport the main culprit. Emissions have increased over the past three decades, with passenger transport, especially cars, being the biggest contributor. Although electric cars are gaining ground, there are still many barriers to overcome. The EU is setting new targets to reduce transport emissions, but more action is required to tackle this critical environmental issue.
- Transport is the only sector where greenhouse gas emissions have increased in the last three decades, with an increase of 33.5% between 1990 and 2019.
- Cars are the main polluter, accounting for 60.6% of total road transport emissions in Europe.
- Electric vehicle sales have soared since 2017 and tripled by 2020, when the current CO2 targets came into effect.
- Electric vans account for 3.1% of the market share of new vans registered in 2021.
- There are two ways to reduce CO2 emissions from cars: make vehicles more efficient or change the fuel used. In 2019, the majority of road transport in Europe used diesel (66,70%), followed by petrol (24,55%). However, electric cars are gaining ground and will account for 17.8% of all new passenger vehicles registered in 2021.
CO2 emissions from cars are a growing problem, with road transport the main culprit. Emissions have increased over the past three decades, with passenger transport, especially cars, being the biggest contributor. Although electric cars are gaining ground, there are still many barriers to overcome. The EU is setting new targets to reduce transport emissions, but more action is required to tackle this critical environmental issue.
We are excited for this new stage and look forward to continuing to innovate and take significant steps towards a greener and more sustainable future. We thank all our customers and supporters for their continued support in this journey towards a more regenerative and environmentally friendly agriculture. Let's continue working together for a better world.