KUALA LUMPUR: Blueshark Ecosystem Sdn Bhd has launched Malaysia Electric Vehicle Empowerment (MyEVE), a new programme to accelerate the adoption and development of electric motorcycles in the country.

To eliminate the primary concerns among motorcyclists on electric vehicles (EVs), which are the cost and waiting time for charging, Blueshark introduced its battery leasing and swapping initiatives.

Chief executive officer Jeff Chong said the MyEVE programme would place the most advanced electric vehicle (EV) technology, features and aesthetics to enable electric mobility for all.

“At Blueshark, we firmly believe 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,” he said in a statement today.

Blueshark launched MyEVE at an Open Day hosted by Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC). 

Representatives from various ministries, government agencies, local authorities, and government-linked and private companies attended the sharing session, featuring a presentation on Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint (LCMB) 2021–2030 by MGTC.

The report specifies ways to reduce emissions from the transportation sector, which currently ranks as the second-largest CO2 emitter in the nation after the energy sector. 

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.

Adopting MyEVE will reduce the country’s carbon emissions and complement LCMB’s aim to achieve the target of 15 per cent electric motorcycles on the road by 2030. 

“We are proud to support MGTC’s mandate to improve the carbon situation in Malaysia in support of its government stakeholders towards an electrified future,” Jeff said.

MGTC group chief executive officer Ts Shamsul Bahar Mohd Nor said decarbonising land transportation requires support from various stakeholders, and 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 forgovernment servants through the MyEVE programme,” he said.

Shamsul said 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.

He said utilising this programme can be an option worth exploring.

Participants of the Open Day took the opportunity to test-ride the electric motorcycles and engage with Blueshark representatives to discuss the roles they can play in EV development in the country.

Source: NST