The new BESt resource program makes it easy for consumers and businesses to find EV brands and makers of electric bikes and tools to help switch from a carbon-fueled past to a sustainable present.
Do you want to make the move from a fossil-fueled lifestyle to electric power? Not sure where to start? The Bureau of Environmental Security’s Public Engagement Team has the perfect solution for you! We’ve created our “BESt” resource program, which offers resources to help you ditch that old gas guzzler for a vehicle with zero carbon emissions and a maxxed coolness factor.
Or maybe you’d like to downshift to an electric bicycle. And if you own a home with some land and need to cut the grass on the weekends, we can help with the transition to battery-powered lawn gear.
16 makers of eco-friendly electric cars
Check out our BESt Eco-Friendly Products and Services page to get started. We’re currently offering fresh web pages with tables on electric vehicles (EVs), e-bike makers for commuters and businesses, and battery-powered mowers–including robotic mowers–with the same or more cutting power as their gas-powered ancestors.
The EV page covers 16 manufacturers building the main types of vehicles, including battery (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and hybrid gasoline-electric (HEV). A host of smaller and start-up EV makers get a mention. You’ll find a list of each maker’s main EV models, markets where their models are sold, and a link to their main web sites.
E-bikes covering every need and mood
A mind-boggling number of manufacturers put together e-bikes for several different segments, ranging from casual riders to full-on delivery vehicles meant for urban environments. Our list is segmented into cargo-handlers, commuter bikes, and electric bicycles intended for families. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the choices and the wide range of prices, and our tables help you sort through the confusion.
Mow your lawn without harming the planet
Our BESt resource pages also feature a set of tables especially for homeowners who love to take care of their own landscaping. The days of ear-splitting small-engine mowers, blowers, and trimmers are disappearing, replace by zero-emissions variations that are much friendlier to the environment.
In fact, California has banned sales of new gas-powered lawn equipment, while other jurisdictions offer cash incentives. (Check your local city or county government for details.) Our BESt resource page features tables of manufacturers and typical pricing for new equipment, most from well-known brands.
Get good information from BESt-listed sites
Last, but not least, our team believes in supporting journalism that keeps you informed about the challenges facing our environment. Check out our BESt list of Environmental News Sources and Sites. Be sure to follow them via email or on social media.
We do not review products, accept samples for testing, or publish advertising by any of the companies we list. Our work is a public service to you as we work to enforce the Port Vila Treaty and protect our planet from environmental degradation.
Look for more BESt resources in the coming months!
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