In fast-paced urban areas like Gurgaon, every time you travel, it has an environmental cost. We do not think twice about taking a taxi or a cab, but the way we travel on the road directly contributes to the air we breathe and to the well-being of our planet.
The good news is that transportation has undergone a revolution that is quiet, clean, and affordable. At Zepaste, we are at the forefront of providing smart, sustainable transportation. We strive to make choosing an Eco-friendly cab service simple, attainable, and impactful.
Let’s break down how choosing Electric cabs in Gurgaon significantly decreases your carbon footprint so that each ride contributes to a greener tomorrow.
1. What is a Carbon Footprint and Why is it Important?
Simply put, a carbon footprint refers to the total greenhouse gases (like Carbon Dioxide) that are emitted into the atmosphere because of your actions.
The reason road travel contributes heavily to CO2 emissions and a significant cause related to your carbon footprint.
Standard gasoline and diesel vehicles rely on internal combustion engines to run. This process involves the combustion of fossil fuels to power automobiles, resulting in considerable exposure of CO2 through the tail pipe.
Dependence on Fossil Fuels: These vehicles are reliant on non-renewable fuels.
Tailpipe Emissions: They are a direct contributor to harmful particulate matter and smog in our urban centers.
Energy Inefficiency: Much of a vehicle's energy (only 20% typically) is actually turned into propulsion and the remainder is wasted in the form of heat, fuel, and exhaust. Every time you get in a standard cab, you are contributing to this cycle. But, there is a way to travel.
Are you ready to travel without the carbon guilt? You can now book your first Zepaste ride and quickly lessen your travel's carbon footprint!
2. How Can Electric Cabs Eliminate Direct Pollution?
The single largest environmental benefit of electric vehicles (EVs), over conventional petrol or diesel vehicles is the absence of tailpipe emissions.
Does Zepaste's Electric vehicles not produce emissions at all?
Yes, Zepaste vehicles are fully electricity driven and therefore produce zero tailpipe emissions while in operation.
Zero tailpipe CO2: Unlike your petrol or diesel cars, EV's do not combust fuel and therefore emit no Carbon Dioxide directly into the city air.
Improved Air Quality: This means they are not a direct contributor to the smog haze and particulate pollution in metro areas like Gurgaon.
Advantages for Local Health: By minimizing local pollution, you assist in enhancing the respiratory health of all persons who live in, or travel to work, or work, in the NCR region.
Though the source of energy used to charge the EV batteries is still impactful (to be addressed further below), the local impact of improved environmental factors, as described, is significant and undeniable.
3. Are Electric Cabs Environmentally Cleaner Over Their Entire Lifespan?
Critics point to manufacturing of the EV batteries. By evaluating the entire lifecycle of the vehicle, the vehicle’s overall environmental benefits, clearly show the benefits of electric vehicles.
What is the total carbon benefit over the lifetime of using Electric cabs in Gurgaon?
The lifetime green-house gas emissions total for electric EVs is significantly smaller than comparable gasoline as measured across a comparable lifetime, even when taking into account the energy required to manufacture the battery.
Performance advantage: Over each year of usage, the ‘zero tailpipe emissions’ can sand cost with any manufacturing cost that could be used upfront.
Efficient Energy: EVs convert an astounding 60-90% of electrical energy into wheel power while gasoline engines operate at 20% energy efficiency.
Renewable Sourcing: Zepaste is dedicated to renewable energy charging as available, improving the sustainability of our fleet.
When you choose Zepaste, you are choosing a clean and green option for the duration of its lifetime.
Do you want to see the benefits of an Eco-friendly cab service in practice?
Our corporate partners are already showing you how massive sustainability goals are being accomplished with Zepaste vehicles!
4. What Are the Other Eco-friendly Benefits of Electric Vehicles?
While reducing CO2 is extremely important, the benefits of Zepaste electric vehicles extend beyond CO2 reductions to improve our environment.
How do EVs reduce noise pollution in the city?
Electric motors are naturally very quiet, which helps eliminate the overwhelming noise caused by thousands of internal combustion engines running concurrently within city limits.
Quieter Streets: The near silence of electric vehicles creates a quieter and less congested urban environment.
A More Relaxed Ride: Passengers will enjoy a more peaceful ride experience, without the engine rattling and vibration noise.
Less Reliance on Finite Resources: We will reduce our reliance on fossil-fuel reserves by using electricity to power Zepaste vehicles instead of petrol/diesel.
Zepaste meets the multifaceted goals for sustainability making it the best choice for commuters concerned for their environmental impact.
5. Is an Eco-friendly cab service also affordable?
Sustainability is seen as an expensive option, but with the advent of efficient Electric cabs in Gurgaon, that's no longer the case. To be green is just smart business!
How does Zepaste make eco travel affordable?
Electric vehicles have a much lower cost-per-kilometre to operate than gas-guzzling autos, and we are passing those savings along to you!
Lower Fuel Costs: Electricity is much cheaper than petrol or diesel on a per-kilometre basis.
Lower Maintenance: EVs (electric vehicles) have fewer moving parts than their traditional engine counterparts, and they rarely break-down and have modest servicing costs.
Transparent Fares: Zepaste is committed to transparency and affordability when it comes to pricing - no surprises with surge or cancellation fees.
When you choose Zepaste you are making a sound economic decision along with a sound economic decision for the planet.
Think clean cabs are expensive? Reconsider.
Download the Zepaste app now to compare our low, transparent, eco fares for your next ride!
6. How Can You Create a Sustainable Ride?
Changing your transport habit does not require a major lifestyle disruption, just a smarter booking option.
What is the easiest way to start reducing my carbon footprint today?
For cab rides in the city, the easiest and most effective option is simply to start using Zepaste vehicles all of the time!
* Go All In: Start at least on your daily commute, or going to the airport. Each electric ride counts!
* Get Everyone on Board: Get your office and friends on board making the sustainable choice.
* Amplify Sustainable Choices: Choosing to take an electric cab signals to the market that you choose green.
At Zepaste we are very proud to provide a premium service that is quiet, safe, and most importantly, truly green; and we invite you to mprove Gurgaon into a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable place to live one emissions free ride at a time.
Want to be a part of the revolution? Your next ride to clean is waiting.
Book your ride with Zepaste and start enjoying the Benefits of Zepaste electric vehicles today!
