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Sri Lanka Takes a Green Leap with E-Drive – By Aroshi Ranatunga Source : Aroshi Ranatunga Linkedin Sri Lanka has reached a significant milestone in sustainable transportation. Today, David Pieris Motor Company (DPMC) proudly launched the nation’s first-ever electric taxi service, E-Drive! E-Drive is more than just a transportation service. It represents a visionary step towards a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future. By embracing electric mobility, they are taking a giant leap towards reducing carbon emissions, mitigating climate change, and improving the overall quality of life for our communities. What makes E-Drive truly remarkable is its commitment to convenience, environmental responsibility, and affordability. With a flat rate of only Rs. 65 per kilometer, E-Drive ensures that public transportation is not only accessible but also economical for all. Say goodbye to the worries of fluctuating fares and peak hour charges. E-Drive has simplified the experience, putting the power back into the ...

EVs, batteries and the multi-million-tonne scrap heap-By Rebecca Pool Source:Eandt.theiet As sales of electric vehicles start to soar, the thorny issue of what to do with end-of-life lithium-ion batteries isn’t going away. We look at the problem and explore the solutions. To say that the legacy of today’s electric vehicles is set to be a mountain of lithium-ion battery waste would be kind. In 2017, when worldwide sales of electric vehicles exceeded one million cars per year for the first time, calculations from UK-based University of Birmingham researchers revealed stark figures. These vehicles alone are destined to leave some 250,000 tonnes of unprocessed battery waste when they eventually reach the scrap heap in 2027. This is just the beginning. Latest modelling from the Paris-based International Energy Agency indicates the number of electric cars on the road will lie between 125 million and 220 million by 2030. Given this, come the ...