Councils stall on adding charging points for electric vehicles
Daniel Heerey – rural innovator has developed a community focused approach to the installation of charging points (let me know if you would like to learn more), just as well if you read this story!
At least a quarter of local authorities in England and Wales have put a brake on the expansion of charging networks for electric vehicles.
More than 100 local councils say they have no plans to increase the number of charging points they offer. Campaigners and politicians fear this could hinder the expansion of the UK’s electric fleet.
Electric vehicles are seen as key to government plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and also have a role in cutting air pollution. This week Public Health England called for vastly more electric vehicles to replace petrol and diesel types, to tackle the problem of toxic air in cities.
The findings come from freedom of information requests submitted by the Liberal Democrats, and were shared with the Guardian. They follow more than a decade of efforts to upgrade the UK’s infrastructure to encourage drivers to switch to electric.