Taiwan Mobile announced on the 10th that it passed the EV100 application on the 29th of last month and officially joined the "EV100 Global Initiative" (Electric Vehicle 100%) on May 10th, becoming the third EV100 member in Taiwan. Taiwan University has promised to electrify all company transportation vehicles by 2030, and Taiwan University's official vehicles and company cars will be converted to electric vehicles.
Let the company's fleet be electrified first. EV100 achieved great results last year.
Taiwan University joined the RE100 global initiative in 2022. It was the first telecom operator in Taiwan to join at that time, and promised to achieve the goal of using 100% renewable energy by 2040. In May this year, Taiwan University joined the EV100 initiative. This initiative, also proposed by The Climate Group, advocates gathering the power of enterprises to make electric transportation become the new normal in 2030.
According to the latest annual report released by EV100 last month, as of 2023, 128 EV100 corporate members have added more than 230,000 electric vehicles globally, an increase of 57% compared with last year, which is the best result since the initiative was launched. EV100 also requires members to build electric infrastructure, including setting up charging piles. Last year, EV100 installed more than 5,000 charging stations around the world.
Taiwan University, which is the latest to announce its participation in EV100, uses its self-built MyCharge charging platform to promote a new energy-saving and sustainable life from the consumer side and solve the range anxiety of electric vehicles. Lin Dongmin, Chief Commercial Officer of Taiwan Mobile's personal user business, said that in order to achieve the company's goal of electrifying the company's transportation fleet in 2030, Taiwan Mobile has adopted four major commitments and two actions:
►Commitment 1: All official and company cars in Taiwan will be converted to electric vehicles
►Commitment 2: Sign service contracts with taxi and car rental platforms to provide employees with pure electric car mobility solutions
►Commitment 3: Build charging pile facilities on the company's premises, and establish charging piles in major offices, stores, warehouses and other places in Taiwan through the self-built MyCharge platform
►Commitment 4: In addition to large areas in Taiwan, MyCharge charging stations will be built simultaneously across the country, and discounts will be provided to encourage all people to use pure electric vehicles.
In addition, Taiwan University has also stepped up its planning of two EV100 actions: promoting pure electric vehicle and motorcycle sharing services and planning a subsidy project for employees to purchase electric vehicles. "MyCharge" has built more than 150 charging piles in offices, star hotels, shopping malls, parking lots, etc., combining "Tesla Super Charging Stations" and the Ucharging platform to solve the problem of idle parking spaces, promote the popularization of electric vehicles and Reduce carbon emissions.
The usage rate of MyCharge office space exceeds 2 times. Taiwanese general manager Lin Zhichen wants to create an electric vehicle ecosystem
Taiwan University stated that the one-stop charging operation service "MyCharge" created by combining big data has accumulated more than 150 charging piles in a short period of time and has been installed in the group's office sites, such as the Taipei Cultural and Creative Building, Taipei Telecom Building, Fubon Financial Center Building, Fubon Life Insurance Building and other places provide charging facilities, and plan preferential employee charging rates to encourage employees to use pure electric vehicles. The usage rate of large office sites in Taiwan is higher than that of ordinary sites 200%.
Taiwan Mobile General Manager Lin Zhichen pointed out that transportation carbon emissions account for about 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Changing fuel vehicles to electric vehicles is an important key to reducing carbon emissions. Under the "Super 5G" policy, Taiwan University adheres to "Green Sustainability" (Green) and "Long-term Thinking" (Grit) to join the EV100 initiative. All company vehicles will be converted to electric vehicles by 2030, and at the same time, the EV100 commitment will be transformed As a business strategy, it combines telecommunications technology and artificial intelligence to expand its charging operation service MyCharge. By increasing the number of charging stations and accelerating the popularity and acceptance of electric vehicles across Taiwan.
Lin Zhichen added that according to estimates by the International Energy Agency (IEA), electric vehicles will account for 40% of global new car sales by 2030. Changes in transportation patterns are giving rise to new business models and herald a model of "from action to mobility" transfer. Taiwan is greatly strengthening the 5G Internet of Vehicles, developing multi-faceted services such as in-car entertainment, and diversified innovative application platforms to promote a win-win situation for sustainable development and economic growth.
In addition, Taiwan University cooperates with WeMo Scooter, a leading brand of smart shared electric scooters, to provide users with competitive price discounts and encourage sharing instead of purchasing. Before December 31, those who apply for Taiwan University's 5G project will receive a WeMo PASS Subscription system is for 3 months (90 days) and you can redeem your serial number and enjoy free 20-minute rides on the first 3 trips per month; if you reach the specified number of trips per month, you can enjoy up to 20% off; customers who visit myfone stores will receive a set of 30 yuan per month (10 yuan * 3 pieces) WeMo riding coupon serial number, work together with consumers to strive for net zero, and more sharing platforms will join the ranks of cooperation in the future.
Source: Environmental Information Center
