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Extended EV charging infrastructure launched

UK city Corby is aiming to be a leading edge business location, with the launch of an extended electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. To complement the EV charge points already at Corby Station and the Corby Cube, charge points have been installed at a range of venues and businesses including the Holiday Inn, Adrenaline Alley and Corby Town Football Club. Corby now has one of the highest concentrations of charge points per head of population in the UK.
September 12, 2013 Read time: 2 mins
UK city Corby is aiming to be a leading edge business location, with the launch of an extended electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.  To complement the EV charge points already at Corby Station and the Corby Cube, charge points have been installed at a range of venues and businesses including the Holiday Inn, Adrenaline Alley and Corby Town Football Club.

Corby now has one of the highest concentrations of charge points per head of population in the UK.

With 100 per cent funding from a combination of the European Regional Development Fund and 1837 Department for Transport, Corby now has 21 charging points across the Borough, including one of the latest Quick Chargers that can recharge some EVs in as little as twenty minutes.

The network of EV charge points in Corby is part of a wider ‘Plugged in Midlands’ and a growing national network of chargers that are aimed at encouraging and supporting the emerging market for electric cars and light goods vehicles.

Nick Bolton, Electric Corby project manager said “Electric and hybrid electric vehicles will play a growing part in the future of transport in the UK. We have now extended the number of public access charge points in Corby and we are also supporting local businesses keen to be part of the growth in cleaner more efficient vehicle technologies by putting the necessary charging infrastructure in place.”

Leader of Corby Borough Council, Councillor Tom Beattie, said “We are delighted to be in a position to work with 189 Siemens and Electric Corby on this project which will complement the public charging points the Borough Council has already installed at The Cube, Rail Station and Corby Enterprise Centre.”

Mark Bonnor-Morris, head of Electro Mobility, UK and Ireland Siemens said: “We fully support the innovative approach being made by Electric Corby and Corby Borough Council to the future transportation needs in the area and the promotion of electric vehicles to local commerce. This landmark project demonstrates transition from low-power (‘trickle’) on-street electric vehicle charging to high-power and rapid industry-grade facilities based at work premises, increasing investment and the utilisation of electric vehicles.”

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