To what extent will changes in behaviour as a result of Covid-19 (e.g., remote work, online grocery shopping) affect EV charging routines?
Background
The reducing environmental impacts strategic priority is in recognition that there is an environmental aspect to all transport, and therefore almost all the work of DfT. Transport is the largest emitting sector of greenhouse gases in the UK, contributing 27% of domestic emissions in 2019. Our transport system must change to deliver the government’s Net Zero ambition and DfT will drive forwards that change through our longer-term green transport agenda. On decarbonisation specifically, we published our Transport decarbonisation plan (TDP) in July 2021, which sets out the steps we will take to deliver the necessary carbon reductions across every form of transport. Sustainability will be at the heart of levelling-up. People everywhere will feel the benefits – villages, towns, cities, and countryside will be cleaner, greener, healthier and more prosperous and pleasant environments in which to live and work
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Related UKRI funded projects
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EV Assist - Using Travel Demand to Improve EV Customer Experience & Load Balance Chargepoint Utilisation
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Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project specifically addresses changes in behavior due to Covid-19 and their impact on EV charging routines.
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Levelling up Coventry's EV adoption journey
The dynamics of carbon emissions from transportation vary significantly across different locales, influenced by several localised factors. A key determinant in this variance is the prevalence of Electric Vehicles (EVs) w...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on the impact of EV charging infrastructure on EV adoption in a specific city affected by Covid-19 related behavior changes.
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Low-profile EV Charging Solution for Fleets
The project goal is to develop and demonstrate a Low-profile EV Charging Solutions for Fleets, minimising the use of depot floor-space, whilst maximising charging power and so operational flexibility. The UK is currently...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project addresses EV charging solutions for fleets, which may be indirectly impacted by changes in behavior due to Covid-19.