Sustainability
A Quality First Approach to EV Charging As sales of electric vehicles (EVs) continue to rise, and the government brings forward its ban of petrol and diesel cars to 2030, more and more companies are switching onto the benefits of EV charging points, whether to encourage footfall, drive sustainability or improve engagement with employees. But to create a world-class charging infrastructure, duty holders must ensure they take a ‘quality first’ approach to installing and maintaining these fast charging points. Michael Kenyon MIET, Technical Lead at Bureau Veritas, explores the importance of electrical safety and why regular inspection and maintenance is critical for any EV charging installation. The adoption of electric vehicle (EV) technology continues to move at a rapid pace. Earlier this month, the
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Sustainability
UK government unveiled its ten point plan for a green industrial revolution, which included bringing forward the ban of the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035 to 2030. There are now around 339,000 registered EVs in the UK, with pure electric models the only category of growth currently in the UK1.
With such a dramatic rise in vehicle sales, it was evident that the UK’s charging infrastructure would need to increase to cope with demand. In many ways, the private sector has led the way, supported by generous incentive schemes. Businesses across a wide range of sectors are now
Building & Facilities Management – January 2021
