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Only 56% of homes in the UK can support electric EV points, according to research from Lloyds Bank. This is due to lack of on-street parking and is a major barrier to EV uptake, the research found. The provision of on-street charge points in residential areas for the 44% unable to home charge is one solution to this problem, but it does not come without issues of its own.

A market correction in EV sales should not affect long-term goals of more electric vehicles on the road and charging stations being built. But what is needed now is more innovative ways to encourage vehicle sales, including easier charging station payment schemes, reports David Arminas.

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.

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.

ADS-TEC Energy provides ChargeBox, an innovative, battery-buffered, ultra-fast EV charging solution. With up to 320kW charging power and support for both CCS1 and NACS charging plugs, ChargeBox is designed to offer maximum flexibility while also saving users up to 65% on peak power demand charges vs. conventional DC chargers. EVC&I spoke with ADS-TEC Energy’s visionary founder and CEO Thomas Speidel about ChargeBox, the company’s business model and what the future holds for EV charging.

The global war over EVs has heated up in the past few weeks and threatens to get even hotter in the coming months, according to the US-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).

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.