Felix Hamer’s Post

Today is big for all European charge point operators (#CPOs)! 📆 Starting today, April 13, 2024, the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (or #AFIR) will be officially live. As part of the EU’s “Fit for 55” policy package, AFIR mandates that all new #EV charging stations need to comply with its standards for: 💶 Pricing, 💳 Payment, 🧾 Billing, 🔄 Interoperability, and 📊 Third-party data sharing. But what does this exactly mean for public charge point operators on a practical level? These transparent pricing requirements and accessibility improvements are to expand Europe's current charging infrastructure and hold the key to future-friendly charge point operations. 📈 Staying compliant isn't just required; it's a smart thing to do! Compliance is king, and remember that Monta can help you stay compliant along the way with different Monta features that make AFIR requirements a breeze. 😉 Find out more about how AFIR will affect you and how Monta will help you stay compliant on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gjugZjiW

The UK Government enacts new laws to streamline and simplify the EV charging experience for drivers across the country ⚡️ In line with the nation's adjusted decarbonisation efforts, the laws will enforce clarity in charge point operations, simplification of payments, and even instigate a 24/7 helpline for chargers on public roads 🔋 Find out more down below 👇 #ElectricDrives | #ElectricVehicles | #Sustainability | #EV | #Emobility | #NetZero | #EVCharging | #UKGovernment Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom James Court Tom Wrath Emily Kenning Nickie Morris Joshua Grundy Rupert Basham Rakhee Haria Sam Blainey Taznema Khatun Paige Hegarty Laura Wilson

⚡📉RAC analysis reveals a significant shortfall in meeting the government's target for each motorway service station in England to have at least six rapid EV chargers by the end of 2023. Data released recently by the motoring organisation suggests that only 4 in 10 service stations across the UK meet this criteria, although charging facilities in some form are available at most sites. The data, from charger locator business Zapmap, found that: 🍃178 additional rapid or ultra-rapid chargers have been installed since April 🍃However, only 46 of 119 sites meet the target of having six of these charging facilities in place, which can add 100 miles of range to an EV in around 35 minutes The problem is said, by RAC spokesman Simon Williams, to lie not in the hands of motorway service operators, who are eager to encourage lower emissions for drivers by installing such facilities, but actually in the supply issues of the National Grid, which often cannot supply the high power required for such chargers to be practically used. A spokesman for the Department of Transport said that around 96% of motorway services now offer charging facilities for drivers. They added that, as well as the £70m invested to help install charge points on motorways, the government is driving forward the biggest changes to the National Grid to the 1950s – halving the time it takes to build networks and speeding up connections. Let’s hope that throughout 2024, the government will continue to work to incentivise going electric by making it more affordable and practical to do so! Are you interested in upgrading to an EV? As prices fall and infrastructure increases, there's never been a better time to make a change! Whether you just want to part exchange your car for an EV, or revolutionise your company by equipping all employees with electric vehicles of their own, with amazing tax benefits and minimised emissions, CVM and iLease, our EV salary sacrifice scheme, can help. Let's make a difference in 2024! Visit https://lnkd.in/eZXEeY5b or call 01489 880 050 to learn more about how you can make the switch to an EV with CVM. Source: BBC News: https://lnkd.in/eZTEbGj9 #evcharging #evcharginginfrastructure #evnews #cvmgroup

Just sat in on an insightful and very timely discussion on "Navigating FBT for Electric and Low Emission Vehicles" thanks to Amber Ibbott from the Australian Taxation Office and Andy Larmour from KPMG Australia. Some key takeaways on Australian FBT: ➡ The exemption for PHEVs will end on 31st March 2025 - if you sign a novated lease before 31st March 2025 your exemption will last until the end of your lease ➡ Use of pool or shared EV vehicles are exempt from FBT and your employees’ reportable fringe benefit amount Smartrak's telematic solutions have been developed with FBT reporting in mind, accurately tracking at home charging for reimbursement and PHEV use of EV vs petrol. This technology can save you both money and significant time on compliance reporting. Let's chat if you want to learn more! https://bit.ly/3vJ1SpZ #smartrak #fleetmanagement #fleetsoftware #evenablement #flexiblefleet #innovation #sustainabletransportation #FBT #compliance #reporting

Fast, comprehensive and efficient rollout of EV charging infrastructure is key to the success of a mass move from fossil fuel vehicles.

Britain’s new van market remains robust following a record-equalling growth run and, despite a dip in June and July, demand will resume with manufacturers offering impressive product line-ups. Declining uptake of the very greenest models remains a major concern, however, given the UK’s zero emission ambitions. Industry has invested – and continues to commit – billions into this transition but manufacturers cannot deliver this alone. Given the paucity of van-specific charging infrastructure, we need an equally ambitious mandate for chargepoint rollout, one that supports operators right across the country. https://lnkd.in/ev7RTGyy

Two technologies gave time of use rate pilots a much needed bump: smart meters and EVs. When smart meters came on the scene in the early 2000s, they enabled utilities to monitor energy usage at an hourly rate. After decades of piloting TOU in the late 70s, 80s, and 90s, on analog meters, the new tech was the missing link for making the concept work. But it didn't gain as much momentum as expected. Customers weren't shifting demand. It took another decade for customers to really gain interest in TOU. Specifically, EV owners who cared a lot about peak vs off peak pricing for charging. I wrote about the long history of TOU pilots and why things are finally changing 👇 Based on Brad Langley's interview with Ahmad Faruqui on With Great Power. GridX, Inc.Latitude Media #energy #utilities #electricvehicles https://lnkd.in/dFHf74Xq

Towards a more connected and sustainable future: 𝐀𝐅𝐈𝐑 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤⚡ This week, on April 13th, the official implementation of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) comes into effect across the European Union. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧? ✅ A standardized framework for all EU countries to accelerate the development of public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs). ✅ Streamlined payment methods for a more user-friendly charging experience. ✅ Greater transparency and accessibility of EV charging points for all drivers. 𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! Our future-ready charging solutions meet AFIR's latest accessibility and payment standards, providing a seamless charging experience with diverse payment options. Discover our solutions here: www.xcharge.com Let’s build a cleaner and more connected future together! #AFIR #EVCharging #FastCharging #ElectricVehicles #SustainableMobility #XCharge

🇪🇺T&E's Latest Briefing Indicates that Most EU Countries Already Meet Their 2024 Charging Target ⚡⚡ Despite some countries struggling to hit their EV adoption targets, the rollout of charging stations has been a consistent win across EU nations. ☀️The East-West and North-South divide is probably just a myth! Surprisingly, countries in Eastern and Southern Europe have more charging power available per EV than many Western and Northern European nations, T&E data shows. 🍀 #TransportEnvironment #EVCharging #EVChargingMarket #Fit55