New proposals have been announced to boost the use of electric vehicles across Wales by Montgomeryshire Assembly Member, Russell George.
Speaking at the Welsh Conservative Conference last weekend (Friday 18th May), Mr George, who is also Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Economy & Transport, welcomed an “exciting new frontier” in transport technology, and called for Wales to lead the way in its ongoing development.
Electric vehicles have the potential to deliver a host of benefits including reduced carbon emissions, lower running costs and safety improvements.
To ensure that Wales becomes a leading nation in the adoption of this new technology, Welsh Conservatives are proposing the introduction of two new key policy measures in order to help Wales take advantage of electric vehicle technology:
- The roll out of 10,000 electric vehicle charging points across Wales by 2030.
- The creation of a centre for excellence and research into energy storage and transportation in Swansea, comprising Welsh Universities and the private sector.
Speaking at the Welsh Conservative conference in Ffos Las, Montgomeryshire AM, said:
“Electric car usage is growing in Wales, and will become increasingly more important in light of ambitious UK Government targets to see our roads free of petrol and diesel cars by 2040.
“In Wales, there has been a lack of national leadership and a disappointing level of infrastructure to assist in the day to day practicalities of owning electric vehicles.
“Therefore, I’m delighted to announce that, as part of our Road to Prosperity Fund, we would deliver 10,000 electric charging points by 2030, and a future Welsh Conservative Government would also create a new centre for excellence to support the creation of new electric vehicle technology and ensure that all public sector premises will have electric charging points installed.”