Scandinavian electric vehicle (EV)
maker, THINK, and its Swiss distribution partner, M-Way, have
teamed-up with eco-tourism pioneer Alpmobil to offer visitors to its
resorts totally carbon-neutral transportation for use on their
vacation.A fleet of 60 THINK
City EVs has been made available in the Goms and Haslital region of
the Swiss Alps, and will be available for hire through some 30
hotels, resorts and other touristic hot spots in the area. Alpmobil
will be marketing the service through its website and its resorts in
the region, and the EVs will be available for hire at a special rate
of some €45.00 per day for Alpmobil customers.
“This trial program fits perfectly
with Alpmobil’s philosophy, and we are proud to have made a start
and to show both the public and other resorts in sensitive regions
that driving ecologically and without noise pollution is possible,
affordable and fun,” said Dionys Hallenbarter from Alpmobil.
Daniel Hofer, Migrol CEO and
project head at M-Way, added: “Sustainability in business is at the
heart of Migros’ ethos, and M-Way is our means of delivering the
transportation element of this plan. Through projects like this
with Alpmobil we are leading the way in delivering clever but simple
solutions and bringing them into the mainstream. This initiative is
a perfect example of this, and as the EVs are powered by locally
sourced renewable electricity, the offer boasts 100% carbon-free
transportation to explore the beautiful and unspoilt valleys,
mountains and pass roads in the region of Goms and Haslital.”
EV charging is made accessible
around the region thanks to more than 20 battery charging points
that have been installed in the area – powered by renewable
hydroelectric generated electricity derived from local mountain
waters, reservoirs and dams.
THINK CEO, Richard Canny, said:
“When we announced our partnership with M-Way we talked of the
innovative and alternate route-to-market offered by such a
forward-thinking and pioneering group – this is perfect evidence in
action of that philosophy and we are very proud to be a part of this
new approach to eco-tourism. We look forward to speaking to
similar-minded companies and resorts in other countries wishing to
be a part of this sustainable revolution.”
The latest generation THINK City is
a purpose-built, all-electric car that can travel at highway speeds
and cover 160 kilometers on a single charge (via conventional
household outlet), with zero local emissions. It is the world’s
first EV to be granted certification with the European CE conformity
mark and EU homologation requirements (M1 certificate). To achieve
these exacting standards, the THINK City has successfully completed
very thorough testing and validation procedures.
