As reported in the Herald, councillors don’t really know how they should be preparing for more electric vehicles:
District council warned to prepare for electric future
The district council has said it is working to ensure it is ready for the growth in the number of electric cars.
The government has set a target of 2040 for all new vehicles to be electric and Ottery’s traffic committee has warned it is a challenge for the town.
A district council spokesman said it is not yet clear in which kind of charging equipment is best to invest.
“However, we are working closely with Highways England, Devon County Council and other District Councils with the objective of developing appropriate, and compatible, infrastructure across the region to support and encourage the uptake of ultra-low emission vehicles over the next couple of years,” said the spokesman.