Author: Financial_Times Reporting

‘Fast charging needed’ to drive EV sales — BP future mobility chief

If governments want to fast-track the mass adoption of electric cars, they should focus on the total capacity of vehicle charging networks, rather than the number of charge points, according to Richard Bartlett, head of future mobility and solutions at BP. Bartlett, who runs the energy major’s charging business BP Pulse, has a vision for… Continue reading ‘Fast charging needed’ to drive EV sales — BP future mobility chief

Europe lags China in race for electric car supply chain

Since the car was invented in Europe 136 years ago, the industry has grown to become one of the foundations of the continent’s economic growth and prosperity. But, as China establishes greater control of the supply chain for electric vehicles, Europe’s automotive sector faces one of the biggest challenges in its history as it tries… Continue reading Europe lags China in race for electric car supply chain