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Last week, 34 new, fast, on-street Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers were installed across Redbridge in an innovative partnership project with Uber and Believ, helping to further boost our borough’s EV network and support greener travel. Following the first leg of the project, the 34 22kw dual chargers allow two vehicles to be charged simultaneously at the same location, providing 68 charge points in total. The locations were identified based on demand from local people. The project is part of the borough’s bid to support local people to adopt more sustainable and greener travel choices, including making the switch from petrol or diesel to electric vehicles. By the end of 2024, a total of 174 new chargers will have been rolled out to 87 locations around the borough, helping add to the borough’s existing network of charge points. The fast chargers are being fully funded through Uber and Believ, who were awarded the contract to install, operate, and maintain the fast chargers. Transport was identified as one of the largest sources of carbon emissions in Redbridge, making it one of the council’s key areas for action in tackling climate change and creating a cleaner and greener Redbridge for local people. Dhiresh Bhatt FIHE, our Head of Highways & Transportation, said, “Our partnership with Uber and Believ has enabled us to support local people with making greener travel choices. The increase in EV chargers improves the accessibility and opportunity for local drivers to switch to an electric vehicle which will lower the carbon footprint of transport, cut pollution, and help tackle climate change.” The increased number of EV charging points in Redbridge also gives local people who do not have the ability to charge on a driveway the confidence to make the switch to electric, knowing they can easily charge an EV using the growing number of public charging points available across Redbridge. Andrew Brem, General Manager of Uber UK, said, “We are delighted to work with Redbridge Council on this vital project to boost EV infrastructure. Getting these chargers in the ground is a huge milestone with drivers often telling me that being able to access reliable charging near their homes is critical to their decision to switch to an EV.” Guy Bartlett, Believ CEO said, "This project is an excellent example of public and private sectors working together to install EV charging infrastructure that delivers on a community's need, without burdening the public purse. The new installations will significantly improve Redbridge's residents' access to EV charging - helping more drivers make the switch." For more information on using the new EV fast charge points go to: https://lnkd.in/gN6s9__C   Mario Lecordier Hulya Ataoglu #greener #sustainable #ev #project #partnership

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