Blueshark said Malaysia has approximately 7.8 million active motorcycles, making it the most popular and affordable motorised transport. However, each petrol motorcycle releases 60 gCO2eq/km compared to an electric bike emitting about 27 gCO2eq/km.
KUALA LUMPUR (March 23): Electric vehicle (EV) tech mobility company Blueshark recently launched a new programme called the Malaysia Electric Vehicle Empowerment (MyEVE) to accelerate the adoption and development of electric motorcycles in the country.
In a statement last week, Blueshark said Malaysia has approximately 7.8 million active motorcycles, making it the most popular and affordable motorised transport. However, each petrol motorcycle releases 60 gCO2eq/km compared to an electric bike emitting about 27 gCO2eq/km.
It said adopting the latter will reduce the country’s carbon emissions and complement the Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint (LCMB)’s aim to achieve the target of 15% electric motorcycles on the road by 2030.
To eliminate the primary concerns among motorcyclists on EVs, which are the cost and waiting time for charging, Blueshark introduced its battery leasing and swapping initiatives, it said.
Blueshark Ecosystem Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Jeff Chong said the company firmly believes battery-swapping technology is crucial for adopting EV motorcycles in Malaysia.
“The shift to EVs needs to happen sooner rather than later, to overcome the dangers posed by carbon emissions from the transportation sector. Blueshark will support and accelerate Malaysia towards its net zero emissions target through our end-to-end product, software and renewable energy infrastructure ecosystem.
“We are proud to support (the) Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC)’s mandate to improve the carbon situation in Malaysia, in support of its government stakeholders towards an electrified future.
“The MyEVE programme will place the most advanced EV technology, features and aesthetics within reach of people from all walks of life, to elevate people and enable electric mobility for all, while saving the planet,” he said.
Meanwhile, MGTC group CEO Ts Shamsul Bahar Mohd Nor said decarbonising land transportation requires support from various stakeholders. MGTC will continue to play an active role in supporting and driving this green agenda through effective collaboration.
“We strongly encourage all sectors to spread awareness and initiate EV adoption by introducing electric motorcycles in their fleet. I praise Blueshark’s commendable effort in offering a special package for government servants through the MyEVE programme.
“To build low-carbon cities, local authorities have been urged to set their direction and implement suitable approaches that help reduce the impact of climate change in the country. Utilising this programme can be an option worth exploring,” he said.
Source: Edge Prop