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Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) announced Tuesday that it has committed to making sure 100 percent of its passenger cars in the United States, Canada and Europe are fully electric by 2030, and to achieving zero global emissions a decade later.
Through a combination of incentives for drivers to earn more cash with an electric vehicle (EV), partnerships with charging stations and providers of home charging kits, and discounts on Chevrolet Bolt electric cars, Uber encourages your drivers to pass green.
What the ad does say is whether it will be a requirement that all Uber drivers have an electric vehicle by the deadline.
To help drivers transition to an all-electric fleet, Uber is launching its Green Future program that allows drivers with battery electric cars to earn an additional $ 1, consistent with allowing hybrid and electric vehicle drivers to earn 0, another $ 50 consistent with passengers if they request an EV ride.
Uber has partnered with EVgo, the largest public electric vehicle fast-charging network in the United States, to offer discounts of up to 25% at its stations. It has also arranged discounts with Enel (OTC: ENLA. Y) and Sunrun (NASDAQ: RUN) for domestic vehicle charging devices and the solar and battery garage options, respectively; and establish a rebate program with General Motors (NYSE: GM) Chevrolet dealerships for drivers to get $ 2,925 under the sticker for the value of choosing 2020 Premier Bolt electric vehicles.
The move follows a similar one by rival Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT) in June. But his plan also calls on the government to impose stricter emission criteria on cars, forcing automakers to produce ever-increasing numbers of electric vehicles and to aid transportation policies that use economic and racial demographics. as a basis for fuel economy. decision making.