The project has progressed well during the first 12 months with a large part of the construction completed at site. The project has produced 5 key lessons including Safety / Design, Regulatory, Emergency, Driver acceptance and Emergency.
Report extract
The new battery electric vehicle fleet and the existing diesel fleet may be doing the same job but need to be considered in a completely different way.
Engaging the relevant stakeholders and putting real people at the centre of this process we were able to identify practical solutions to the problems raised by the development of two separate charging locations.
Maintaining a strong focus on safety and the protection of people and assets, the industry can create efficient, safe, and user-friendly charging station environments that promote the adoption of electric vehicles.