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Getting finance for the transition to electrification and zero-emission mobility
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.
OFF-GRID: 5 minutes on infrastructure with...Paul Routledge of Charge Amps
Paul Routledge, UK & Ireland head at EV charging solutions provider Charge Amps, says more government investment is needed around both charging infrastructure and getting a positive message to potential electric vehicle users about the range of charging opportunities if EV migration targets are to be met.
Prieto announces battery that can be fully charged in just three minutes
Prieto Battery, a specialist in advanced lithium-ion battery technology, has unveiled the most recent prototype of its patented 3D interdigitated battery.
A real-world EV charging experience in Sweden
EVC&I reader Phil Woodgate has written in with a real-life view of the EV charging experience while on holiday in Sweden. It sheds some light on the need for more investment in charging infrastructure to improve current levels of user-friendliness.
Can EVs compete with gas cars travelling iconic American road trips?
The latest study by Upgraded Points sets gas cars against electric vehicles to see which vehicle is truly the most economical on five American road trips.
Is EV charger uptime beyond 97% a reasonable goal?
The word “uptime” has generated a great deal of conversation in the US EV charging industry. The U.S. Federal Highway Administration has mandated “that each charging port must have an average annual uptime greater than 97 percent.” The target has been established, and now it’s up to the industry to meet it. Pete Kennedy reports.
Reliability and a consistent charging experience are essential to EV adoption
There are many barriers to EV adoption, but there are plenty of solutions, too. That theme emerged during a panel discussion at the EV Charging Summit & Expo in Las Vegas.
Tackling the challenge of making EV drivers feel they are welcome
"Everybody puts EV drivers in the corner, baby." That was the consensus of a panel that discussed how to accelerate EV adoption.
OFF-GRID: 3 minutes on infrastructure with...Oleksandr Fedotov of ExtraWest
The future of EV charging has become a hot topic in the world of sustainable transportation. Oleksandr Fedotov, CTO of Extrawest, opens up about range anxiety, the problem of demand forecasting – and explains how software and hardware developers can find Eldorado.
Case study: Finding the best place for EV charging on Australia’s roads
With a third of carbon emissions coming from transport, increasing EV ownership has become a strategy in trying to re
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