Sustainable mobility

The theme of sustainability It directly concerns countless areas, including that of urban mobility. It is clear that today, our urban areas are affected by the constant increase of smog and how the situation is increasingly critical. To overcome this problem, one of the possible solutions is represented by electric cars which, thanks to their numerous benefits, are able to bring about a clear improvement in terms of air pollution. Furthermore, those who own a vehicle of this type, in many cities, can enjoy access to limited traffic zones at all hours and free parking on blue lines, usually for a fee. However, these are benefits that vary depending on the center since each union management can deliberate different choices in this regard.

Here is a short one deepening on the topic.

Electric cars and charging stations  

As mentioned above, electric cars are a valid alternative to traditional cars, which are responsible for a significant percentage of the factors that cause the low air quality in today's cities. Furthermore, thanks to a greener mobility, it is possible to obtain excellent energy and economic savings. These factors have determined a real legislative reform in the transport sector which has materialized through specific decrees aimed at investing more in electric cars and related services.

In fact, the current urban scenario sees an ever-increasing number of charging stations for electric vehicles. They are differentiated into accelerated charging towers and fast charging columns. The two typologies are chosen based on the type of area where they will be installed: residential areas, intended for the tertiary sector, interchange and high traffic areas, for the former; streets with dense flows, railway stations, goods exchange areas, for the latter.

Le charging columns they can be public or private. The former are powered by the major energy providers and are located along the main roads and near interchange hubs such as stations and airports. The private columns, on the other hand, are linked to the parking lots belonging to shops, restaurants and shopping centres. In order to facilitate the user experience, today there are numerous Apps available aimed at creating urban "networks" capable of signalling the presence of the towers in the area and their availability for use at the desired time.  

To view the technical design of a parking lot used for charging electric cars, click here

Difference between charging and parking

Regarding electric cars, it is important to distinguish between parking and stopping to recharge them. This is an important clarification as it often creates confusion and drivers in front of areas equipped with signs and charging stations mistake them for parking areas. 

With regard to electric cars, it is important to make a distinction between parking and stopping to recharge them. This is an important clarification as confusion often arises and drivers mistake areas with signs and charging stations for parking areas. This phenomenon causes the problem of those who, in need of recharging their cars, find the areas occupied by vehicles that are already charged and are still parked. We must then add non-electric cars that nevertheless park in charging areas in an illegitimate manner. For this reason, a rule has been introduced (DL Semplificazioni – 76/2020) that penalizes those who leave their cars parked in areas designated for electric car charging, for a period longer than the first hour after the end of charging. Once charging is complete, electric cars can be parked in a normal parking lot intended for motor vehicles.

Charging columns: intervention driven by the 110% bonus

We have talked about the electric columns that distinguish the charging areas within our cities, but today they can also be inserted in the appurtenant spaces of residences, to serve the inhabitants of the real estate units. Since this is an initiative that promotes "green" mobility, the insertion of charging towers is considered a tax-deductible intervention within the:

• 110% bonus: as an intervention driven by the driving measures (insulation, replacement of heating systems, roof insulation) provided that they lead to the improvement of two energy classes of the building concerned
• 50% tax deduction: on the expenses incurred for the installation of the charging stations with some spending limits commensurate with the type of building (single-family homes, medium-sized buildings, large housing complexes) and the number of charging stations

Unaware of the future scenario of electric cars, what can be said today is that these solutions could solve many of the problems that are at the root of poor air quality and the health situation of citizens, put at risk on a daily basis.