Two all-electric Nissan e-NV200 models have recently joined the Palace of Monaco’s vehicle fleet to be used as on-site delivery vehicles for both people and goods.
The cars were received by Prince Albert II himself at a handover ceremony held at the Palace, where the true zero-emission five-seater vans will live out their lives on the historic estate, which is home to the Prince and his family.
Part of the reason why the vans are there is the Palace’s strategy to reduce the estate’s greenhouse gas emissions – also part of a wider sustainability action plan implemented in Monaco by the Prince.
“Reducing our greenhouse gas emissions is vital and our country has set ambitious targets. Our aim is to achieve a 50 percent decrease in carbon emissions by 2030, with the ultimate goal of being carbon neutral by 2050,” stated Prince Albert.
In 2012, Monaco reduced its emissions by 13.2% after already having achieved its 2008-2012 objective of reducing average emissions by 8%.
Nissan Europe chairman Paul Willcox said that “as a society we face considerable environmental challenges but with zero tailpipe emissions, electric vehicles offer a solution that can help tackle these challenges head on. With the introduction of the Nissan LEAF and e-NV200, we have spearheaded the move towards smarter, greener mobility and we’re delighted that governments and leaders across Europe are switching on to the benefits of all-electric motoring.”
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