Lower‑carbon travel will depend less on single technologies than on coordinated guidance from travel companies, rental providers and infrastructure operators so travellers can make practical, lower‑emission choices.
Rental companies are beginning to offer green fleets and short‑term leases to corporates, international visitors and customers who want to try EVs before buying.
Charging infrastructure and charging choices remain a limiting factor for wider EV adoption in South Africa.
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They need to understand the options available, the environmental difference those options can make and whether they are practical for the journey ahead," said Mary Lekobane Thipe, GM of Sustainability & Safety at Avis Southern Africa. According to Chris O'Connor, Co-Founder and CEO of Drive Electric, the company rents vehicles to corporate travellers with sustainability requirements, international visitors who have already adopted the EV lifestyle and clients who want to 'try before they buy'. "There is no single definition of a 'green car'," said Thipe.
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These technologies promise to revolutionize how people move, creating transportation systems that are not only greener but also more efficient, equitable and responsive to citizens' needs. The post How Smart Technology Is Creating Greener Urban Transportation first appeared on Clean Fleet Report .
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