Transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin will today announce the first ‘Go Ultra Low Cities’ set to share a total £40 million Government budget for improved electric car infrastructure.
The eight champion cities were chosen after each pledged innovative ideas as part of an initiative that will deliver cutting-edge technology to millions of motorists. The ideas include rapid charging hubs, street lighting that can double as electric car charge points, and special privileges for plug-in car drivers – like exclusive access to previously restricted bus lanes.
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This is a positive move if we are to meet our target commitment with regard to the environment. Conventional electricity is responsible for 30% of Britain’s carbon emissions – it’s our biggest single source as a nation – and therefore the biggest single thing we can change. Whatever the current situation, we need to move forward with energy generation and find new and sustainable ways of powering our society. To make this change, we need governments to incentivise projects like electric vehicle (EVs) roll out. The biggest thing stalling the growth of the EV market is range anxiety, therefore investment in infrastructure is essential.
I would very much like to run an electric fleet at L&B Technical Services Ltd and as part of our commitment through ISO 14001 we are constantly evaluating out environmental impact and considering ways in which we can reduce our carbon footprint. It is obvious to me that vehicles are the most effective area we can address. To that end, we have recently ordered our first electric vehicle. Depending on our experience with that, we may soon be all electric!
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