The Bird Three micro-EV is among the lowest emission vehicles in Europe, with a five-year lifespan, the green transportation company has said with reference to its most recent vehicle Life Cycle Analysis (LCA).
The company said it is set to become the first operator to achieve an ISO-critically reviewed vehicle LCA. Bird’s cradle-to-grave LCA report confirms that the Bird Three, the company’s latest and most sustainable vehicle, has a lifespan of up to five years after refurbishment and is among the lowest emitters of greenhouse gases (GHG) of any vehicles on the road in European cities.
Travelers in European cities who take a Bird Three account for on average approximately 21% less greenhouse gas emissions per kilometre than taking the metro, 77% less than driving a petrol-powered car, and 87% less than taking a ride-hail car, the report said.
The LCA emissions model was reviewed and documented by Ramboll, an independent Denmark-based engineering and consulting company, specializing in sustainability and corporate responsibility. The LCA is being critically reviewed by EarthShift Global, a third-party ISO expert, to ensure that the methods, data and analysis are consistent with ISO standards for LCA, it said. Bird’s LCA is also one of the industry’s first aligned with the New Urban Mobility Alliance’s (NUMO) forthcoming LCA guide for cities, it added.
“Bird’s LCA sets a new industry standard for emissions reporting quality, enabling reliable comparisons across European modes and vehicles,” said Shane Torchiana, CEO, Bird. Together, the industry can address misconceptions around vehicle lifecycles and educate their city stakeholders with the information they need to make informed decisions when selecting a responsible micromobilty partner, the CEO added.
According to Leah Lazer, Research Associate, NUMO, World Resources Institute, Bird is demonstrating leadership in its commitment to rigorous, transparent greenhouse gas emissions reporting, which will enable city governments to make more informed decisions and – if widely adopted – enable emissions reductions across the micromobility sector.
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