Nova Sintra boasts of electric car charging facility while Our Lady has been calling for a fuel station for years
City of Nova Sintra, September 25, 2024 (Bravanews) - The parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte, located on the island of Brava, is an example of how the transition to sustainable mobility can be complex, especially in communities that seem to be on the fringes of technological progress. While Nova Sintra takes steps towards sustainability with the introduction of its first charging station for a single electric car on the island, Nossa Senhora do Monte faces a paradoxical scenario, where dependence on gasoline and diesel cars persists, without the presence of a fuel station.
The introduction of an electric car on Brava is a positive sign that the island is beginning to adopt more sustainable practices. The available charging station is a valuable resource that could encourage more residents to opt for electric vehicles in the future. However, the transition is not simple. The electric car is just one step, and the infrastructure needs to keep up with this change for adoption to be viable. Furthermore, raising awareness of the benefits of electric mobility is essential for residents to embrace this new reality.
On the other hand, the parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte seems to be stuck in a past that does not keep up with the innovations of the present. The predominance of petrol and diesel cars reveals a lack of options and an infrastructure that does not support an effective transition to sustainable mobility. Without a petrol station, the situation becomes even more complicated. Residents are forced to travel long distances to fill up their vehicles, which is not only inconvenient but also discourages the use of cleaner transport.
The different situation in the city of Nova Sintra and in Nossa Senhora do Monte illustrates the need for an integrated approach to mobility. The presence of a single charging station for an electric car in the city of Nova Sintra and the lack of a fueling station for multiple cars in the parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte are enough to show the harsh reality, inequality and discrepancy between the two parishes.
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