Posted by Before you can jump in any of the four energy sources for running your vehicle or courier business, you have to consider their strengths and weaknesses. What pros does the use of petrol have that gas or electricity does not possess? Below is how you can break this down to find the best alternative among the four:
The Cost
The cost will vary. Since petrol, diesel and gas all come from the same raw material, you can expect to dig deep into your pocket. For the electric vehicles, you will spend less in terms of charging the battery in your vehicle. Although electric vehicles are yet to be used globally, once this vision is made an international affair, you can expect to slice the cost of running the vehicle by a huge margin. For the case of cost in the courier industry, electric vehicles win the day.
Reliability And Availability
How reliable and available is gas, diesel, petrol or electric fuel to you? You have to take note of this. It does not make sense to go for the cheapest source of fuel for your vehicle if it is not available or reliable. There are more petrol stations that offer both gas and diesel than there are charging stations for your electric vehicle. Also, there are petrol and diesel-only vehicles. With such disparities in terms of availability, you have to go for that which will be easily available for your needs. If there are few or no charging stations in your area, then you should go for one of the fossil fuels.
Location
Where are you or your business located? Accessibility to the above four sources of fuel will determine which is the best to go with. Most vehicles will consume petrol or diesel or gas as there are few electric vehicles in the market today. For those who are located in the town centre, they may find it easy to access a charging station. However, for those who are in the outcast of the city, such a station can be difficult if not impossible to find. The alternative is to utilise the petrol, gas or diesel cars for their courier services.
Safety Considerations
Safety lies in your driver and the parcel you are to deliver to your clients. Petrol, gas, and diesel are less secure as compared to electricity. If you are looking to keep the environment clean while you protect your drivers, then you have to go for electric vehicles. They offer a clean surrounding as there are no emissions that could harm the environment. Gas, diesel, and petrol combust to produce harmful emissions. Such emissions can cause serious respiratory and health issues.
In conclusion, bearing in mind that electric cars are yet to hit the market in full swing and with the few glitches that come with them, they are not the best to use. Although diesel vehicles have a lot of gas emissions, diesel is cheaper, performance is superior to electric cars, and are more durable than electric and gas vehicles. This makes them the best choice for courier businesses.