What is the best way(s) to solve the issue of electric vehicle charging for those without off-street provision?

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  • Scaling on Street Charging Infrastructure

    "Most people on terraced streets who are thinking of getting an electric car are put off because there is nowhere to charge it locally. Local councils are stretched and unable to devote the time and resources to hel...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Why might this be relevant?

    Addresses the issue of on-street charging for those without off-street provision, providing feasibility work and innovative business model.

  • Shift! Making EV charging accessible for drivers and fleets.

    The business case for commercial fleets to go electric is getting stronger as technology advances reduce costs and companies search for viable solutions to growing urbanisation and environmental challenges. This has been...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Why might this be relevant?

    Focuses on making EV charging accessible for commercial fleets, partially addressing the issue for those without off-street provision.

  • On street public charging innovation for home based fleet EVs

    "Commercial fleets are generally accepted to play a pivotal role in the shift to alternative forms of energy in transport. Not only do they create early demand for zero emission vehicles, they also provide an essent...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Why might this be relevant?

    Targets on-street public charging for home-based fleet EVs, partially addressing the issue for those without off-street provision.

  • PaEVo - Smart Curb EV-Charging Solution

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  • Residential on-street Electric Vehicle charging at scale

    "The electric car (EV) market is reaching an inflection point, however there is an unsolved barrier to EV adoption. In the UK approximately 43% of households (rising to 85% in some London boroughs) are unable to swi...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

  • Park and Charge

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    Funded by: Innovate UK

  • Electric vehicle charging for public spaces: feasibility studies

    "The Smart Energy and Transportation Hub (SETCH) project brings together Solisco, the West Midlands Combined Authority, EVBox, Mennekes (Drivenergy), Energi Mine and Keele University to deliver Electric Vehicle (EV)...

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  • ENSTOREL-V2X - Mobile, Bidirectional EV Charging.

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    Funded by: Innovate UK

  • Ultra low cost EV charging socket with smart rebilling

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    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: CHAMOX TECHNOLOGY LTD

  • Enhancing EV Charging with Local Community Integration

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