E-Ride is a subsidiary of Greenwit Technologies Inc. – An environmental company which redirected its efforts in 2002 from environmental remediation to protection. Since then Greenwit Technologies is being proactive by contacting government institutions, corporations and organizations and proving the sustainability and feasibility of Light Electric Vehicles as an affordable alternative to fossil fuel transportation.
For the last decade we have been witnessing the emergence of new environmentally friendly transportation alternatives – Light Electric Vehicles (LEV). This sustainable form of transportation has gained popularity in many countries in Europe, Asia and the USA in the last few years. Fortunately it became a reality in a few provinces in Canada which enacted the amendment of the motor vehicle act and thus removed most of the previous restrictions. (see Ministry of Transportation http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/)
The LEVs are not only convenient but they are extremely economical in regards to their energy consumption.
Consumption:
1 Kilowatt-hour (KWh) of energy per 100 kilometers (km) of travel.
Cost:
5.3 cents per Kilowatt hour (cost of Guelph hydro as of November 2007).
An average size combustion car engine consumes 12 to 15 liters of gasoline for the same distance when driven in the city. The relevant cost is about $16. The results show that an LEV is more than 250 times more efficient than a fossil fuel vehicle.
Maintenance
A LEV require almost no maintenance;
-tire pressure
-battery charging
-oil in hub motor
Linking To Your Environment
Center of Transportation and the
Environment -
http://cte.ncsu.edu/cte/
Environment Transport Canada -
http://www.tc.gc.ca/environment/menu.htm
Transportation and Air Quality - http://www.epa.gov/otaq/
Transportation and environment Canada - http://www.ivc.ca/cleanair/index.htm
Report on Canadian Alternative Transportation Programs - http://www.ccme.ca/assets/pdf/jia_trnsprt_alt_rpt_e.pdf
David Suzuki Foundation http://www.davidsuzuki.org/
Environment, Health and Transportation http://www.ibike.org/environment/
http://www.cleanairnet.org/Transport
statistic overview and climate-change related info. Check
papers from conferences and their appendix.
http://www.davidsuzuki.org/Climate_Change/Public
education, and research and advocacy of solutions to this
pressing issue.
http://www.emagazine.com/A
nonprofit "clearinghouse" of information, news
and resources on environmental issues and topics.
http://www.ecoiq.com/transportation/Resources
for smart choices aligning economics and ecology.
http://ecologia.deeuropa.net/Links
to environmental sites in the Spanish speaking world (Español).
http://www.ecomarket.net/
European platform on green products, services and
information.
http://www.envirolink.org/Searchable
library of environmental organizations, agencies and
activities.
http://www.ima.kth.se/im/envsite/envsite.htm
Another extensive environmental directory that virtually
ignores non-motorized transportation.
http://www.enviroone.com/Jobs,
news and directory.
http://esteast.unep.ch/
Clearing House of best practices to promote
Environmentally Sustainable Transport (EST) in Central and
Eastern Europe
http://www.ecosystema.ru/eng/index.htm
Field ecology, biology, geography and environmental
education of children and teachers in Russia, Field Forest
Station in Moscow region, instructive manuals and videos,
computer multimedia interactive and printed guides for
plants and animals of Eurasia.
http://www.pcdf.org/meadows/default.htm
A Column by Donella Meadows director of the Sustainability
Institute and an adjunct professor of environmental
studies at Dartmouth College.
http://home.pacbell.net/mjvande/
Michael Vandeman distinguishes between beneficial and
destructive uses of the bicycle, and writes on other
environmental and transport issues.
http://www.partsgeek.com/mmparts/hybrid_vehicle_guide.html
If you need a vehicle consider its environmental impact.
GreenNet Networking
for the Environment, Peace and Human Rights.
Help Save Our
Planet Information about environmental issues,
environmental news from around the world and tips for
helping improve the environment. Also contains fundraiser
activity for schools or organizations that promotes a
cleaner environment.
To visit some of the most informative and frequently
updated Nonprofit News sites on the Web, go to http://www.idealist.org/news.html
Information for
Action Descriptions of environmental problems and
solutions to fix them. A large database of information and
resources.
Specific information for lobbying politicians:
International Forum for
Rural Transport and Development (IFRTD) global network
of 1800 individuals and representatives from government,
academia, multilateral and bilateral donor agencies,
consultancies and technical institutions, national and
international NGOs and groups of community organizations
in 83 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and North and
South America.
iNS InterNetwork for
Sustainability a nonprofit Dutch based informal
network of individuals and organizations who take their
responsibilities towards society, environment and future
seriously.
Macrocosm USA: a
non-profit clearing house for progressives.
Pedal Power PEDAL
[Pedal Energy Development Alternatives] develops and
promotes the use of pedal powered technology.
Strategic
Policy Options for Development The database has eight
sub-themes such as financial mechanisms for renewable
energy development and environmentally-sustainable
transport systems for urban areas. Each SPO highlights
critical instruments required for its implementations,
expected impacts, evaluation, its applicability and
limitations. A total of approximately 150 SPOs are shown
in the database.
SUV
Sports Utility Vehicles - you have a choice.
The
World Wide Web Virtual Library: Sustainable Development
Tip
The Planet Green wiki website that encourages
discussion and the generation of tips that benefit you and
the planet
Utopia
Waste Management Environmentally friendly waste
management and recycling solutions for businesses
throughout the UK
|
