Here, Dawn Rogers, European Product Manager, Industrial at PEI-Genesis, discusses how improving EV charging capabilities can help to accommodate the growing number of EVs on the road.
Global EV sales are rising annually as a result of improved legislative support, developments in charging technology, and increasingly attractive vehicle styles from car manufacturers.
For instance, VW recently announced the ID.2all, which is regarded as the first real EV for the masses and has a starting price of just £22,000, beating Tesla to the punch. The broad switch from fossil fuel-powered automobiles to more environmentally friendly alternatives is getting closer to reality as EV prices drop.
While manufacturers will need quickly to scale up component production to satisfy the increasing demand, this announcement may mark a turning point in the shift to electric vehicles. One of the key components for EVs, both in the vehicle itself and in the charging station, is the electrical connector.
Read the full article in DPA's April issue