The growth in sales of electric vehicles in recent years has been driving the expansion of the recharging infrastructure in many cities around the world, he said. World Economic Forum.
An article signed by Adrienne Gibbs y Jamie WylieThe World Economic Forum's leaders in Urban Mobility, highlights that the advance of electric vehicles (EVs) is redefining the way we live and work. global mobility. In 2023, EV sales reached 14 million, representing 18% of new car sales worldwide. In 2015 the record was 1%, so the increase has been remarkable.
By 2040, 240 million EVs are expected to be on the road, raising the urgent need for a robust charging infrastructure to support this growth.
Cities, however, face challenges in managing this transition. Limited resources and the complexity of planning recharging infrastructure in urban environments have led to the search for support from the private sector.
Recharge operators, investors and fleet operators, such as delivery companies, play a key role in the expansion of these networks, the article notes.
A successful example of this collaboration is seen in Londonwhere the municipal government, together with Transport for Londonprovided land for the installation of fast chargersThe city was able to expand its infrastructure without compromising its limited financial resources.
Globally, standardization in charging processes is another key element to accelerate the adoption of EVs. Both in Europa as in United Statesregulations such as the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation of the EU and the National EV Infrastructure Program in the United States require the adoption of contactless payments at recharging stations, facilitating a more convenient experience for users.
In the field of energy, cities such as Nottingham are leading innovative projects that integrate bi-directional recharging and renewable energiesThe use of solar panels, such as solar panels, to reduce the load on power grids and generate revenue by returning energy during peak hours.
With the recent guide launched by the Coalition for a New Global MobilityThe aim is to provide municipal governments with the necessary tools to encourage private investment and move towards more sustainable electrification, emphasizing that collaboration between the public and private sectors will be crucial to meet the challenges of the global economy. electric mobility in the coming decades.
Source: World Economic Forum