Real-time maps of charger availability * Battery duration of miles Integrated transport, e.g. EV hire from train station included with train ticket Systems to encourage car sharing – incentives, suggested routes, etc Pollution & Air Quality monitoring – useful to government Vehicle service messages – insurance, MOT, Tax Electric vehicle only car parks Excessive street furniture? Business and industry focussed on servicing and maintaining Emergency services training to deal with EVs * Educational campaign to engage children and potential EV owners * Utilise the renewable energy hub in the NE Strategy to combat negative publicity Loss of general parking spaces? Insurance for electric cars? Vandalism protection Intelligent systems integrated with weather & traffic How do we support charge lead detection – avoid driving away when plugged in Retro-fit range extenders Photovoltaics Best ways to locate chargers? Selective charging – giving priority, etc Connector commonality? * Engine management system updates Download customer usage profile – drives insurance quote Post detects vehicle the checks list of stolen or uninsured vehicles

Nanotechnology Road surface materials PV enabled *Induction power into vehicles Vehicle to grid – Energy management Load levelling of intermittent energy supply from renewables * Charging without stopping! Traffic Scheduling * * Artificial intelligence & Learning Algorithms Distributed computing – use car CPU while idle Auto destination driving! Continuing to promote car culture – have we given up? Free or nominal cost energy – only cost is the post? Determining optimum provision as technology improves Uses for redundant posts? Piezo Electric Systems? * Minimise reliance on the national grid Enclosed, secure charging points for bikes / scooters Auto park and charge Smart metering * Fast charge batteries Alternatives to national grid? Crash proof? Choosing payment options from different suppliers? Mobile phone cell repeater stations? Congestion charging – incentives for car sharing Agreements with local economy – restaurants, hotels, attractions Electric bike tourist trails ‘Car club’ software for all vehicle modes integrated with charging posts Employer incentive – charge your car at work for free Web cam to check on car