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The image on the left was grabbed from Google Maps after “sticking a random pin” into London.
As I’m not from London I’ll have to assume that it’s a fairly common representation of large areas on the city. It’s certainly a common sight in Birmingham, Manchester and many other cities.

We’ve recently been told of the government grants being given to various manufacturers and bodies to promote the use of electric vehicles in our cities, as this will make the most sense given the expected range of around 80-100 miles per charge.

Only yesterday Quinten Wilson gave an interview on television outlining how he was testing an electric car and finding it great for his commute into town and as a general runabout. He said it was perfect and only need to be plugged in for re-charged overnight to be ready the next day and at a cost of only 80p per day.

So lets get back to the photo above.

If the people who live and own cars in this street change over to electric vehicles, where do they plug them in?
Will they be allowed to drape cables out of bedroom windows or across the pavement to their cars?
What if they can’t park directly outside their home? Can they use a B&Q 50 metre extension cable? Will Fred across the road allow them to plug into his front room?
Are the electric companies going to retro-fit charging points outside everyones house?

Electric vehicles may be the commuters of the future but their adoption in the real world has the odd snag to overcome, especially in the city where they should be of most benefit. 

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