Written by Duncan Nicol, Market Segment Manager- Device Connections.
Meeting the challenges of building a safe and capable charging infrastructure.
The fallout from the “Diesel Gate” emissions scandal is really starting to take hold with most of the major automotive manufacturers announcing ambitious electric vehicle programs and governments plotting the inevitable death of the internal combustion engine.
With the success of pure electrics like the Nissan Leaf, Tesla’s Model S and the recent production launch of the more affordable Tesla Model 3. The popularity of electric vehicles (EV) is no longer a niche market for the wealthy, but becoming a mainstream mode of personal transport. Increased media coverage together with YouTube channels such as Fully Charged and the EV Experience Centre recently opened in Milton Keynes are all helping consumers to become better informed about the realities of EV ownership.