Driving Green with the e-Mobility Project
Pietro Fiorentini is taking a significant step toward sustainable mobility with the electrification of its company fleet. Through the e-Mobility project, the company is transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs)—currently the only technology capable of eliminating local emissions of nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate matter during operation.
“We launched the e-Mobility project with our first electric vehicle for employees and installed the first EV charging station at our Vicenza plant,” said Lorenzo Groppo, Fleet Manager at Pietro Fiorentini. “Our goal is to transition nearly all pooling vehicles to electric by the end of 2022.”
Expanding the Electric Fleet
The company has introduced a Volkswagen e-up!, featuring a 260 km driving range and compatibility with Enel X charging stations across Italy. More EVs are expected to join the fleet in early 2023, including the Volkswagen ID.3, which offers a minimum range of 330 km. While diesel vehicles will still be available for long-distance travel, Pietro Fiorentini is committed to gradually phasing out fossil fuel-powered cars.
“Our Italian subsidiaries will see an increasing number of electric vehicles, thanks to our collaboration with Volkswagen Italy and Germany,” Groppo added. “Next, we plan to transition employee-assigned vehicles to electric or hybrid models as soon as more options become available on the market.”
Environmental Benefits of Electric Vehicles
Switching to EVs provides substantial environmental benefits. Using a fleet of 20 electric cars, Pietro Fiorentini expects to reduce annual CO2 emissions by approximately 64.2 tons—the equivalent of the carbon dioxide absorbed by over 2,140 trees in a year.
This initiative is yet another demonstration of Pietro Fiorentini’s commitment to sustainability, reinforcing its dedication to reducing carbon footprints, investing in green technologies, and promoting energy-efficient solutions for a cleaner future.
