RENEWABLE & GREEN ENERGY
Technology as an e-mobility enabler Much like at ChargePoint , Uber ’ s technology being both in the palm of users ’ hands and underpinning its operations plays a pivotal role in expanding EV infrastructure and driving the mass adoption of EVs while working toward and achieving sustainability goals .
Circling back to EV adoption , Uber ’ s Clean Air Plan has been instrumental in helping drivers switch to EVs . It is part of Uber ’ s broader strategy to combat air pollution by reducing the use of fossil fuels . In London alone , this scheme has accumulated more than £ 145 million ( US $ 184.9m ) to aid drivers in transitioning to EVs .
“ This addresses one of the key barriers to EV adoption : the initial cost of upgrading from traditional combustion engine vehicles ,” Christophe details .
Alongside this , technological advancements with its Sustainability Dashboard and AI integration – which
“ The role of AI in bridging traditional practices with modern demands becomes clear ”
CHRISTOPHE PEYMIRAT HEAD OF UBER FOR BUSINESS EMEA , UBER enhance the travel experience by offering personalised recommendations and support , making EV usage more attractive and accessible – support a broader shift towards sustainable transportation , encouraging both businesses and individual users to adopt EVs .
And Uber ’ s technological innovation does not stop there . It , too , feels that technology syncs with energy as AI makes travel more purposeful and rewarding globally .
“ Our Sustainability Dashboard is an integrated tool that enables travel managers and office leaders to manage business travel policies and sustainability practices in one place ,” Christophe shares . “ The dashboard aims to monitor and reduce a company ’ s carbon footprint by automating the tracking of low-emissions trips and providing accurate carbon footprint reports on employee travel .
“ As travel managers transition from coordination to strategic consultation , the role of AI in bridging traditional practices with modern demands becomes clear . By enabling organisations to embrace sustainable solutions , these advancements help to weave environmental objectives into their travel policies .
“ Technology has revolutionised every industry , with a notable impact on travel . These innovations are particularly crucial in today ’ s context , with a shift in the perception and importance of corporate travel .”
To enable this sustainability shift in corporate travel , companies like
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