Get eReady

What motivates you to take part in Get eReady?
Environmental friendliness, sustainability, CO2 savings and being a pioneer in electromobility - these are the issues that drive us. The purchase of an electric vehicle is therefore a logical step in the implementation of our environmental and energy goals. After all, the electric vehicle helps us to reduce the CO2 emissions of our company fleet and thus improve our energy balance. Sustainability is part of Piline's strategic orientation. Participation in the pioneering Get eReady project and thus the use of emission-free electric cars not only benefits the environment, but also provides the project partners involved with information on charging requirements, the necessary supply infrastructure and driving profiles. We are thus promoting research and development by using the information to gain insights into how the operation of a large fleet of electric vehicles can be implemented economically in practice. In order to further facilitate the use of electric vehicles, we would like to contribute to the expansion of the charging infrastructure and to a rethink among drivers. By opting for electromobility, Piline is taking an important step towards a green future. We also want to play an active role in reducing "everyday fears of electromobility" (e.g. I'll get stuck, will I still get home ....). We have therefore decided to purchase an electric vehicle as a pool vehicle in order to bring as many of our employees as possible into contact with the topic of electromobility and thus overcome the skepticism that often still exists.

Which electric vehicles and charging infrastructure do you use?
The smart fortwo electric drive is our first electric vehicle in the fleet and we use the "Wallbox" charging station from MENNEKES, which is available to all project partners.

What advantages does networking the charging infrastructure have for you?
First and foremost, we see the advantage of a good, networked charging infrastructure in the fact that electric vehicles can also be used beyond the city limits. The various charging points, which can be displayed on a smartphone, make it possible to counteract the limited range of an electric vehicle. The expansion and further networking of the charging infrastructure are the most important prerequisites for the further spread of electromobility. The more locations that are created at central points, the easier it will be to use electric mobility. The aim must be that the "charging" of electric vehicles can take place on the side and thus without additional time expenditure. A standardized charging card for the various systems is a mandatory prerequisite for the further spread of electric mobility. The German government is still pursuing the goal of having one million electric cars on the roads in Germany in five years' time. In our view, a uniform and dense supply network throughout Germany is crucial for user acceptance and therefore for the long-term success of electromobility. Intelligent and software-based networking of charging stations will make it possible to plan longer journeys and treat the "charging" of electric vehicles as a minor matter.