In its package of energy austerity measures, the country could ban driving zero-emission cars “except strictly necessary”
As the adoption of zero-emission mobility becomes more popular in Europe, doubts are beginning to emerge about the electricity supply to satisfy the continent’s mobile fleets.
According to calculations by the community association of manufacturers, Acea, 439,914 rechargeable vehicles – 100% electric and plug-in hybrids – had been sold by the middle of the year,
18.7% of all passenger cars registered in the member countries.
In the middle of the Ukrainian war,
Switzerland considered aggressive energy-saving measures not to be subjected to the Russian gas supply. Some of them limited the heating to 19 degrees in winter — and fined the houses that exceeded this temperature — lowered the temperature of the washing machines or banned the activation of the heating in the ski resorts’ mechanical lifts.
But one of the big consequences of this energy-saving package could be the electric car. While the rule is still in the works and would only come into effect in the event of severe power shortages, Swiss lawmakers believe that
‘Private use of electric cars will only be allowed for absolutely necessary trips’.
In France, it was considered to limit the charging of this type of vehicle to certain hours on weekdays, between 08:00 and 13:00 and between 18:00 and 20:00. This is reported by the operator of the French electricity grid, RTE.
The ban or restriction on charging the electric car at these times will also have an impact if the proposals included in
‘Perspectives for the electrical installation autumn-winter 2022-2023’, to private or communal garages. If these measures are applied to their full extent, they can deliver energy savings of up to 15%.
Source: La Verdad
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