________________________________________________________ ________________________ EVs public transportation
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Driving a new future of public transport , one sensor at a time
The path to electrifying all vehicles comes with its fair share of challenges . With costs rising in various sectors , apprehensions are growing over the substantial investments needed to facilitate the UK ’ s transition to electric vehicles ( EVs ). To make things more complicated , the government pushed the ban on selling diesel and petrol cars back to 2035 , adding to confusion and uncertainty for business planning .
Whilst switching to EV batteries would help drive lower maintenance costs , the lack of data available about battery performance is a key challenge for adoption , according to a recent report by Thatcham Research . With the inability to repair or evaluate slightly damaged battery packs after accidents - and the fact that batteries constitute approximately 40 percent of the total cost of an electric vehicle - insurers are often compelled to declare lowmileage vehicles total losses , even after minor accidents . This leads to higher premiums , thus negating the advantages of electric vehicles for consumers . The problem amplifies when it comes to managing entire fleets of electric vehicles , as the scarcity of operational data further complicates the management of maintenance and operations .
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