E-car sharing starts in Glan-Münchweiler: Future of Mobility?

E-car sharing starts in Glan-Münchweiler: Future of Mobility?

In Glan-Münchweiler, a forward-looking development in the field of electromobility is emerging. In a recently carried out meeting, the local council decided to support the plans of a company from Baden-Württemberg who would like to set up an e-car sharing offer. This innovative concept includes an electrically operated car and an electric charging station that is intended not only for the rental car, but also for the general public. This means that the citizens have a modern means of transportation that is at the same time environmentally friendly.

In order to put the project into reality, the local community must provide a suitable property for the charging station and the necessary parking spaces and ensure the power supply. Mayor Karl-Peter Grimm has already asked the Palatinate and the Stadtwerke Kaiserslautern (SWK) about possible alternatives. However, the feedback is different. For example, the Palatinate currently do not offer rental vehicles, while the SWK offer a full-digit rental car program for electric cars in the surrounding area, especially in Kaiserslautern and Waldfischbach-Burgalben.

cooperation with the Stadtwerke

Before the SWK itself gets into the project, you would like to take a closer look at the offer of the Baden-Württemberg company. This procedure shows the interest in possible cooperation and to further expand the existing e-car sharing offer in the region. In the neighboring Wahnweg and Henschtal there is already a functioning e-car sharing model with the associated charging infrastructure, which could serve as an encouraging example.

The development of an e-car sharing offer in Glan-Münchweiler could not only improve local mobility, but also contribute to reducing CO₂ emissions. According to current data, road traffic in the EU in 2018 was responsible for 26 % of total CO₂ emissions, with 62 % on cars and motorcycles. The promotion of e-mobility is part of a greater change that goes beyond the mere change of fossil fuels to electric motors.

The future of mobility

The need for a mobility turn is required by many experts. In this you see a challenge and at the same time an opportunity to change habits and mentality in the direction of a more sustainable mobility for future generations. A visionary idea includes the development of intermodal mobility that can be used by everyone. The aim is to create a shared mobility that is easy to use, environmentally friendly and affordable.

car sharing is considered a central component of future mobility. A mix of conventional vehicles, electric cars, e-bikes and public transport is required to meet the requirements of a modern society. The belief in digitization and the intelligent networking of various mobility concepts is considered the key to transformation of mobility worldwide. According to Pfalz.de and Mobility-Talk can take Glan-Münchweiler with the planned e-car-sharing offer in this direction.