The prime minister of the United Kingdom is set to confirm plans requiring all new homes in England be fitted with charge points for electric cars. According to Auto Express, the government wants to facilitate the infrastructure improvements necessary for the mass-adoption of EVs. “The changes will force homebuilders to install charge points so potential owners can easily charge their plug-in hybrids and electric cars at home.” (Source: Auto Express) Read the original story…
Todd Phillips is the editorial director of Universus Media Group Inc. and the editor of Canadian auto dealer magazine. Todd can be reached at tphillips@universusmedia.com.
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