Electric
cars, classed as EV (Electric Vehicles) internationally, are
growing in prominence and calibre. In several countries,
initiatives are now in place for networks of charging stations. The
cars are scheduled to roll out in 2011.
Experts claim that in rolling out the infrastructure, governments
need to adopt an open platform – more like Java than
Microsoft – a way in which the adaptation to
electric cars can be swifter and more easily integrated. London
is including a mandate to make all new developments include
charging points in their
parking lots.
Other
car finance news indicates that
car companies are adopting the
scrappage scheme successfully, but some
buyers using the scheme are being charged higher levels of
vehicle finance .