The future of Swiss mobility

In recent years, demand for hybrid and electric cars has increased in Switzerland The reasons for this include the switch by vehicle manufacturers, who want to reduce emissions in order to respond to the demands of mobility in a more sustainable and ecological way, and the requirements of Swiss politics The latter refer to research results that prove that cars with fuel consumption and combustion engines pollute the environment.

Smart is one of the manufacturers who are making the switch for their vehicles and highlighting the benefits for consumers They also show that the switch cannot be made in just a few years if the Swiss are not prepared to consider cars with electric drive systems In the coming years, the vehicle manufacturer will continue to offer hybrids as an alternative to other suppliers Knowing that resources are limited and that e-cars will dominate the automotive market in the foreseeable future One reason for this behavior is the fact that lithium is an expensive commodity and alternatives are needed to establish e-cars across the board without alternatives Suppliers are faced with the challenge of balancing development and demand.

In addition to private individuals, companies are also affected by the change Companies are increasingly purchasing or leasing electric vehicles in order to provide their employees with energy-saving cars E-cars are particularly suitable for business trips due to the stop-go times A short trip to a customer, a longer trip to a business partner – with a combustion engine, the costs for the energy consumption of a car that is frequently parked and then started increase Depending on the engine, each vehicle start requires two liters of fuel Too much compared to the electric motor, which requires a fraction of the energy.

Stop and go times, i.e. the frequent change between standing and driving, are subject to public transport buses Service operators are weighing up hydrogen and electric buses to find the most efficient solution.

• The Swiss landscape is a precious asset that has suffered for too long from the emissions of combustion engines Around 25 million guests travel to Switzerland every year, many of whom arrive from neighboring countries in their own vehicles, currently too many in combustion engines Added to this is the pollution caused by air traffic and coaches traveling through the Swiss countryside With the reduction of emissions, Swiss nature is recovering and coming into bloom A greater proportion of e-vehicles is needed.
• Vehicle owners in Switzerland who buy an electric car are not dependent on external energy supplies from filling stations to power the vehicle
• Increasingly, cities and villages are refusing to allow combustion-powered vehicles in city centers With an e-vehicle, the Swiss can get to every authorized traffic point in the cantons.
• E-mobility will be the future on Swiss roads Those who make the switch early will benefit from more favorable purchase conditions and be more independent in terms of their mobility needs.