France considers limiting the recharging of electric cars

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The energy crisis resulting from the war in Ukraine can have a negative impact on the development and popularization of the electric car. A first trip has arisen in France, where its prime minister, Elisabeth Borne, has presented an energy saving plan in which, under the title ‘Perspectives for the electrical system for autumn/winter 2022-2023’, the French government asks the its citizens that they be responsible and collaborate to save energy in what they have called “eco-gestures”.

Among other measures, it is proposed that electric cars can only be plugged in at points of domestic use during reduced hours, avoiding peak hours between 8 in the morning and 1 p.m. and the section between 6 and 8 p.m.

The document explains that 100,000 vehicles of the more than 700,000 that make up the French fleet (as of 2021) were plugged in only at peak or off-peak hours, taking advantage of the drop in the price of electricity, this would reduce energy demand by almost 0.1 GW at times peaks of the day where more energy is consumed.

Arcadis Report

The Netherlands ranks first in electrification

These recommendations practically coincide in time with the publication of the «Global Charging Infrastructure Market Report», an annual report produced by Arcadis, in collaboration with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). The report, which includes 21 regions around the world, analyzes five parameters to determine the degree of preparation of the regions when it comes to investing in infrastructure for the transition to electric vehicles.

in the general list the Netherlands consistently ranks first, along with the United Kingdom and California. By sharing well-defined strategies for the deployment of electric vehicle infrastructure, as well as strong tax incentives and a growing volume of public charging points, these leaders are setting the tone for the mass adoption of electric vehicles.

As the global electric vehicle market evolves, countries need to increase investment in charging infrastructure to transition to zero-emission vehicles. In the report, 23 metrics across five parameters have been identified as the most influential in measuring investment readiness. They have been used to determine which regions are doing well and where they could improve.

Hong Kong is at the forefront of buying aid, offering tax breaks, a ban on internal combustion engine vehicles and fines if you drive through low emission zones without meeting the required standards. It also has a clear zero emissions statement and a government budget for charging infrastructure incentives of over 0.08% of GDP.

In the process of electrification Europe is in the lead, especially Norway and the Netherlands. Instead, many South American countries have room for improvement, such as Argentina, Chile and Mexico, which currently have less than 2% market share for electric vehicles.

The availability and accessibility of charging points is an important factor in the transition to electric vehicles. This means access to reliable charging on the way out (street, garage or driveway), on the road and at the destination.

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Regarding the number of recharging points, the Netherlands is in the lead, but New York and California also do well. Although the number of charging points is relatively low, both US states will benefit from a clear national strategy, and have reliable electrical networks. However, New York would benefit from increasing its ratio of public charging points, which is currently projected to be more than 16 vehicles per charging point, compared to California’s ratio of 6 to 10 cars per point. .

The Global Charging Infrastructure Market Report is an extension of Arcadis’ Global EV Catalyst Index 2021. The updated report features additional regions, such as Norway, Turkey, Hong Kong, and South America, and expanded metrics, including the categories “ease of doing business” and “profit potential.”

The regions evaluated are: the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Germany, Norway, France, Ireland, Italy, spainTurkey, Canada, California, New York, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, Chile, Brazil, Mexico and Argentina.

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