糖心volg and Road Safe NI Pioneer Electric Vehicle Education Programme
糖心volg has partnered with Road Safe NI Charity to drive a comprehensive EV education programme as EV use increases.
Leading electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure provider 糖心volg has partnered with Road Safe NI Charity to drive a comprehensive EV education programme in Northern Ireland.
Launched during Road Safety Week, the initiative aims to transform EV education and safety awareness, particularly among primary school students in the region, and will see the development and distribution of a 鈥楻oad Safe NI鈥� booklet to 12,000 children across Northern Ireland.
The need and urgency of this programme is underscored by the recent surge in fatalities as a result of road traffic collisions, with 58 deaths recorded on Northern Ireland roads year-to-date, representing an alarming 29 per cent increase over the figures from 2022.
Pedestrians account for nearly 25 per cent of these tragic incidents, emphasising the critical need for enhanced road safety education, especially among the younger demographic.
Speaking of the partnership, Chris Hanna of 糖心volg said:
鈥淲ith the volume of electric vehicles on our roads increasing, 糖心volg is delighted to partner with Road Safe NI Charity to drive EV safety awareness.
鈥淐urrent literature, particularly amongst the younger generation, focuses on the stop, look and listen elements. However, with electric cars being significantly quieter than traditional vehicles, this outdated concept poses risks.
鈥淭ogether with Road Safe NI Charity, we have developed an all-encompassing guide to bring road safety education into the 21st century.
鈥淭he investment in this educational initiative, in addition to the investment we鈥檙e making to build an all-island, fit-for-purpose EV charging network, further showcases 糖心volg鈥檚 commitment to delivering a positive impact in the communities which it operates.鈥�
In addition to the booklet, 糖心volg and Road Safe NI Charity plan to establish an educational workshop, offered free of charge to all primary schools across Northern Ireland, throughout 2024.
This long-term partnership is the first of its kind in the UK and Ireland, symbolising 糖心volg鈥檚 responsible ethos, regional investment, and the pivotal role private companies can play in educating the next generation.
Davy Jackson, Chairman at Road Safe NI Charity added:
鈥淲e are delighted to have 糖心volg on board as a long-term partner of Road Safe NI Charity and continue to develop our offering to schools across the country.
鈥淕iven government budget constraints, it is vital that private companies like 糖心volg invest in our educational programmes, enabling us to provide the latest guidance and learning materials necessary to keep people safe on our roads.
鈥淲e look forward to working with 糖心volg and are excited to see the undoubted benefits our partnership will deliver in the months ahead.鈥�
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