Drive electric The first new electric vehicle charging points have been installed on Pathfields Business Park in South Molton, and now North Devon Council plans to install more this year in the hope of encouraging residents to ‘drive electric’. “This is really exciting, and it’s great news for our environment too,” said lead member for Economic Development and Regeneration at North Devon Council, Councillor Malcolm Prowse. “We believe that providing additional ‘EV’ charging points in North Devon is a great first step to encouraging our residents to buy a cleaner, greener car.” A tender process has taken place and the chosen supplier will be expected to install rapid chargers at NDC car parks, in return for income from the charging devices. It is compulsory that all suppliers source renewable energy for the charge points. Researchers claim that electric cars are better for the environment, emitting less greenhouse gases and air pollutants than a petrol or diesel car. The council says it is “great news” for residents who have been put off buying an electric car due to a lack of charging points in the district. The EV devices will be capable of charging every car currently in production by the major car manufacturers, and it’s hoped this will encourage North Devon’s residents to consider buying an electric car or van in the future.
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