Blink Charging UK to Promote Healthier Air Quality with Charging for Charity Initiative

Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, announced that in recognition of World EV Day on September 9, it’s wholly owned subsidiary, Blink Charging UK, will donate profits made from its UK chargers. Blink’s participation aims to support efforts to reduce air pollution throughout the UK, emphasizing the significant positive effect EV adoption can have on air quality.

Blink Charging UK will donate the proceeds to organizations working to eradicate lung diseases such as asthma. The donation will be based on the total amount of EV charging conducted on Blink UK’s chargers throughout September 9th. The more drivers charge, the larger the donation.

The average gasoline-powered passenger vehicle emits approximately 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide every year, with each gallon of petrol burnt creating about 8,887 grams of carbon dioxide. In contrast, EVs emit no tailpipe emissions. EV adoption is a direct and significant step towards cleaning up the air we breathe, creating a healthier environment for all. The UK has seen significant strides in air pollution improvement in the last decade. In London, both nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) levels have experienced significant reduction. Policies promoting the use of EVs have played a role in being directly responsible for this noteworthy change.

In London, the 9th largest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world, EV sales are on the rise with a four-fold growth occurring in just three years between 2019-2022. Along with education on positive health benefits, the sharp increase in EV adoption can be attributed to a variety of financial incentives.

One out of every six deaths worldwide is caused by air pollution, amounting to approximately nine million deaths every year. Pollution is the largest environmental risk factor for disease and premature death and diesel vehicles are considered as one of the largest contributors to air pollution. In addition, health issues such as asthma, COPD, and dementia are directly aggravated by air pollution and vehicle emissions. Blink Charging UK’s visionary involvement in promotion of EVs through EV charging based donation aligns with the Company’s mission to address and eradicate pollution caused by transportation. Since an average passenger vehicle emits approximately 400 grams of carbon dioxide for every mile traveled, every mile charged with Blink makes a significant impact.

EV drivers can participate in the “Charge for Charity” initiative simply by charging their cars at a Blink charger on September 9th. Blink chargers can be found via the Blink Charging UK Mobile App | Blink Charging UK.

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