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Following the Biden-Harris administration, which was highly-supportive of EV adoption and charging infrastructure, this week’s US presidential election victory by Donald Trump raises a number of issues over the industry’s future.

The ongoing shift to zero-emission mobility and EVs is disrupting the entire transportation industry, a dynamic that creates both opportunities and challenges for companies across the ecosystem. Consulting firm McKinsey spoke with two experts to find out how this mobility transition represents a new kind of asset class and the steps stakeholders can take to derisk investment opportunities.

The ongoing shift to zero-emission mobility and EVs is disrupting the entire transportation industry, a dynamic that creates both opportunities and challenges for companies across the ecosystem. Consulting firm McKinsey spoke with two experts to find out how this mobility transition represents a new kind of asset class and the steps stakeholders can take to derisk investment opportunities.

According to research company Arizton Advisory & Intelligence, the global EV charging equipment market to reach US$46.13bn by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 14.32% during this period. In this article Jessica Shirley of Arizton explores the current state of EV charging equipment, the latest technological advancements, and what the future holds for this dynamic market across the globe.

Alok Dubey, regional director for Western Europe at EV charging platform Monta shares his advice on what is needed to bolster the UK EV infrastructure, support Fleet managers and rebuild confidence in EVs.

As the demand for electric vehicle charging, fibre rollout and utility infrastructure improvements rise, the UK comes to a standstill due to the sheer volume of roadworks required. Indeed, just last year, over 200,000 miles of roadworks took place, with two million micro-trenching projects happening in 2023 alone. Sadly, this won’t be the end, argues Nick Smee, business unit director of infrastructure at software solutions company Causeway.

EVgo has announced several significant network enhancements through EVgo ReNew, the company’s comprehensive program created to elevate the customer experience.

The US is currently well short of meeting government targets for the rollout of EV charging infrastructure. So what barriers need to be removed to accelerate the process? A panel discussion at the recent EV Charging Summit and Expo gave some major indications.

There was a cartoon character in the 1970s who constantly shook his head and stated, in a resigned voice, “It’ll never work.” Sometimes I wonder if he was talking about the electric vehicle industry.

EV Charging & Infrastructure speaks with Justin Tarr, UK VP sales & operations at L-Charge, about how the company’s Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) platform can enable operators to transition their fleets to electric without heavy investment in charging infrastructure.

The charging truth laid bare! Recharging Anxiety, not Range Anxiety, is the real challenge, according to motoring guru James May.

The driver experience and predictability of the charging network are vital to the success of the EV sector.