An engaging and insightful face to face Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Working Group event took place at The Albert Halls (Bolton Council), Victoria Square, Bolton.
The morning session delved into the challenges local authorities face in implementing kerbside EVCI. With Coventry City Council sharing their successful navigation of highway legislation/regulations.
A key feature of our event was the Innovation Showcase, where SMEs exhibited their innovative technologies. This segment provided an exceptional opportunity for attending councils to directly experience the newest advancements in EVCI and interact with pioneering solutions that are at the forefront of electric vehicle infrastructure development.
The event also included a critical session on cyber security in EVCI systems, emphasising the importance of safeguarding against cyber risks. A panel discussion on advanced charging solutions, focused on both depot and on-street fleet charging.
Agenda
Welcome and Introduction: Dwayne Lowe, Bolton Council
Chair’s Working Group Update: Shamala Gadgil, Coventry City Council (Download here)
OZEV Update: Peter Brown, OZEV (Download here)
Transport for the North Update: Simon McGlone, Transport for the North (Download here)
Putting the Kerb into Kerbside Charging: Toby Hiles, Grid Smarter Cities (Download here)
Session1: Public Highway Challenges & Innovative Charging Solutions
Setting the Scene – The Need for Innovation: Shamala Gadgil, Coventry City Council & Josey Wardle, Innovate UK (Download here)
Innovation 1 – In Pavement Chargers: Sarah Clements, Trojan Energy (Download here)
Innovation 2 – Gullies: Angela McKane, Charge Gully (Download here)
Innovation 3 – Overhead Charging: Ben Macdonald, Nodum (Download here)
Panel Discussion / Q&A – Public Highway Challenges & Innovative Charging Solutions
Session 2: Parking & Charging Synergies
Setting the Scene – Parking & Charging: Shamala Gadgil, Coventry City Council (Download here)
Innovation 1 – Sensors in Bays: Matt Terry, Appyway (Download here)
Innovation 2 – Reservations: Ralf Kernchen, Reserve & Charge (Download here)
Innovation 3 – Automated Fleet Charging: Auroskanda Vepari, MOLE (Download here)
Panel Discussion / Q&A – Parking & Charging Synergies
The Importance of Cyber Security: Jon Lyons, Mobius Networks (Download here)
Next Steps & Close: Shamala Gadgil, Coventry City Council