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Daimler AG and Academy Holding AG have recently launched a pilot project with five selected Academy driving schools in the wider Stuttgart area. The Germans aim at making EVs an integral part of schools driver training. Future drivers will learn a simple and timely introduction to today’s world of locally emission-free mobility, drive electric cars provided by Daimler, and receive a license once they graduate.
As the world of e-juiced four-wheelers expands, automakers have realized that producing cool looking EVs and making them more and more efficient is still not enough for future drivers to like them better than petrol-fueled models. Even though they grow popular by the year, the pace is still quite slow in comparison, and that’s mostly because of the lack of information. Put simple, pupils studying for their license plate need to learn about EVs if we ever want them to drive and buy one in the future.
That appears to be Daimler’s judgment since the German auto giant claims that the specially developed training concept is unparalleled in the way it tackles every aspect of electric mobility. The program focuses on gaining familiarity and experience, as well as the correct way to handle and work with alternative drive systems.
“The aim of the initiative is to integrate electric vehicles into the driver training process and so to generate enthusiasm for electric mobility, particularly among young people,” Daimler explains in the press release you can consult below. However, it’s not just theory; the program also has its practical side. Instead of spending their first driving lessons having to concentrate on the gear changes in a manual vehicle, they will begin with an electric one.
Once they graduate, young drivers over the age of 18 are immediately able to use the car2go service and drive electric. They will also receive a one-off gift of 100 free minutes. Optional services are also offered for those who already have a license.
As to the cars, Daimler has given away ten electric vehicles equipped for tuition purposes at a monthly rate the five selected Academy schools. Each facility will get one Smart ForTwo Electric Drive and one Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive.
That appears to be Daimler’s judgment since the German auto giant claims that the specially developed training concept is unparalleled in the way it tackles every aspect of electric mobility. The program focuses on gaining familiarity and experience, as well as the correct way to handle and work with alternative drive systems.
“The aim of the initiative is to integrate electric vehicles into the driver training process and so to generate enthusiasm for electric mobility, particularly among young people,” Daimler explains in the press release you can consult below. However, it’s not just theory; the program also has its practical side. Instead of spending their first driving lessons having to concentrate on the gear changes in a manual vehicle, they will begin with an electric one.
Easier to drive
Since it’s an automatic, it will also help them focus more on the traffic, than on changing gears. As they start getting used to it, they will then switch to a manual vehicle with a combustion engine. Issues such as charging time, range, acceleration characteristics, recuperation and the awareness of the silent electric vehicles for other road users’ will also be addressed.Once they graduate, young drivers over the age of 18 are immediately able to use the car2go service and drive electric. They will also receive a one-off gift of 100 free minutes. Optional services are also offered for those who already have a license.
As to the cars, Daimler has given away ten electric vehicles equipped for tuition purposes at a monthly rate the five selected Academy schools. Each facility will get one Smart ForTwo Electric Drive and one Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive.
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