Will 2-wheel and 3-wheel electric vehicles be the future means of transport in Europe and Asia?
BP and Piaggio Group plan to cooperate to develop and provide a comprehensive service system to meet market demand as the number of 2- and 3-wheeled electric vehicles is growing rapidly in Europe and India. as well as Asia.
By 2040, the sales proportion of electric vehicles is estimated to increase to more than 80%, corresponding to the number of global 2- and 3-wheeled electric vehicles will triple, reaching 750 million vehicles.
By combining our expanding electric vehicle manufacturing operations and infrastructure management capabilities Piaggio Together with BP's expertise and global coverage, this cooperation aims to support the promotion of the use of 2- and 3-wheeled electric vehicles worldwide, thereby contributing to solving urban traffic congestion and reduce environmental pollution.
Mr. Richard Bartlett, senior vice president of future mobility solutions at BP, said: “The large two- and three-wheeled vehicle market with rapid growth is an opportunity for electric vehicles, the potential can be seen. Growth is huge in both Asia and Europe.
“Working closely with the Piaggio Group, we hope to be able to develop and provide innovative services that meet all customer needs, contributing to the growth of urban air vehicles emissions, reduce environmental pollution and support cities in their efforts to limit carbon emissions.
Mr. Michele Colaninno, chief strategy and product officer of the Piaggio Group, shared: “Collaborating with BP will help us realize ideas and solutions for the mobility revolution.
To achieve that goal, it is essential to promote widespread acceptance of electric vehicles such as motorbikes, scooters and commercial cars that use swappable and rechargeable battery technology. .
From there, encouraging sustainable life cycle management of batteries and promoting environmental protection responsibility. This cooperation with BP is a great start and an important step forward in our strategy."
Piaggio Group and BP, together with the joint venture Jio-BP in India, will discuss opportunities to cooperate in building charging and battery replacement stations, as well as developing a comprehensive service system such as 'Battery as a Service' (BaaS) – car battery rental, management and recycling service, 'Vehicle as a Service' (VaaS) – rental, repair, maintenance and smart energy management service for vehicles.
The first focus will be on India, where Jio-BP and Piaggio are in the process of developing electric vehicle solutions. The two groups also intend to exploit opportunities in other Asian markets such as China, Indonesia and Vietnam, and Europe.
Convenience and mobility solutions are a core part of BP's strategy. Working closely with innovative partners, BP is always looking for opportunities to develop new business and service models to create the future of mobility solutions, energy and services.
Electric vehicles are the focus of BP's strategy with the expansion of electric vehicle charging points around the world, with a goal of reaching over 2030 public charging points by 70.000.
Piaggio Group has been a pioneer in the field of electric vehicles since the mid-1970s by constantly searching for the most advanced technological solutions at its own research & development centers globally. Piaggio sees the ability to combine robotics and software as key to improving future transportation systems for cities. With electric vehicle manufacturing facilities and infrastructure management capabilities, the group is expected to continue to maintain a leading position in the mobility revolution. Jio-BP is an Indian fuel and mobility joint venture between Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and BP. With a vision to become a transportation solutions provider in India, Jio-BP will leverage Reliance's network spanning 21 states and millions of customers through the Jio digital platform. Meanwhile, BP brings its extensive experience across global markets in fuels, lubricants, retail and advanced low-carbon mobility solutions. |
According to Tuoi Tre Online