Electric cars could challenge and benefit local energy grids

Green Alliance warns electric vehicles could overload local grids, but they could also be a solution to local power needs

As few as six closely located electric cars charging together at peak time could lead to local brownouts as the National Grid struggles to cope. This is a warning made by environmental think-tank Green Alliance in a report looking how the UK energy market could evolve as more householders and businesses develop the ability to generate their own power.

As take-up of plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and fully electric vehicles increases, the Green Alliance believes energy supply needs to be controlled to...

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