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As it stands , EVs are significantly more expensive than fuel-powered cars and to add to the cost , drivers much factor in the charges for setting up charging points at home , and if you think about it from a non-monetary value perspective , current public charging takes more time out of their days than it would to fuel-up a petrol or diesel vehicle .

But , this isn ’ t necessarily a fault that can be pinned on electrification as a form of power . Charging infrastructure , grid stability and energy sourcing play equal roles in the shift to electric , and ultimately the climate

contributions of the industry . As one of the most critical factors for EV drivers to go about their days , maintaining their usual frequencies of long-distance trips , charging infrastructure must catch up to align with the increasing adoption of EVs .

Putting this in the context of public transportation makes the argument much clearer , as the industry becomes more dependent on infrastructure to automate the network of individual vehicles roaming the streets .

From buses to boats , there is a lot of work going on behind the scenes to not only develop electric transport solutions , but to create a digital ecosystem resulting in a fleet approach to mobility in and around

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