EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
The biggest transformation to the energy sector receives further demand from the EV sector , which is putting pressure on networks to provide for a growing number of drivers .
Naturally , this brings us to the charging conversation as many drivers are still unsure whether EVs and the network of public charge points are ready to overtake the historic system of internal combustion engine ( ICE ) industry already in place . Even industry CEOs are witnessing the problem - Jim Farley , the CEO of Ford being one of them whose road trip led him to uncover charging inadequacy in the US .
It ’ s safe to say that growth has been far greater than anyone could have anticipated , but what is not to be underestimated is the scale of expansion required to reach decarbonisation deadlines . Technology has an inherent role to play in this and it ’ s crucial for both businesses and consumers to look at EVs as valuable assets , which is why we turned to an organisation with a foothold in the future - ChargePoint is actioning the energy transition from its own angle and championing EV charging as a major component of business infrastructure . Speaking with Jaynesh Patel ( JP ),
Senior Policy Manager for UK & Ireland at
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