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Consumer research shows lack of electric vehicle charge points a barrier for uptake
Consumer research conducted by Midlands Connect has shown a lack of EV charge points is a barrier for consumers choosing to purchase an EV and a hinderance for those who already own an EV .
The results from a survey of more than 2,500 people across the Midlands in the UK reveal a lack of public charging points is a concern for 57 % of motorists and is a factor that puts them off switching to an EV . Price ( 76 %) and anxiety about battery range ( 55 %) were also issues highlighted by respondents .
The research also revealed 97 % of people who do not yet own an EV would be willing to travel up to five miles to access a charging point for their EV , yet just under half ( 44 %) were not confident they could find a public EV charging point within this distance .
Just under two-thirds ( 62 %) of those who already own an EV think there are not enough public charge points available for use . A majority of 80 % of EV users reported feeling worried they were low on battery charge and not close to an EV charging station and 79 % have had to take a detour on a journey to find a charging point ; of these , 18 % of detours were more than five miles long .
Ooredoo Group partners with Dropbox to upgrade business collaboration
Ooredoo Group has entered into a strategic partnership with
Dropbox , becoming the first telecommunications company in the EMEA region to offer Dropbox ’ s full suite of business tools for its customers .
The partnership , which was signed at Mobile World Congress 2024 , will provide business customers across Ooredoo ’ s markets with access to Dropbox ’ s fast , secure and reliable syncing and collaboration software , enabling them to increase efficiency and productivity through a single , trusted provider . addition to Dropbox ’ s trusted syncing and sharing capabilities , Ooredoo customers will have access to Dropbox ’ s e-signature , team management and content review solutions .
Andrea Trapp , Vice President of International Business , Dropbox , said : “ At Dropbox , our aim is to help businesses collaborate , stay organised and keep focused on their most important work . We are excited to partner with Ooredoo and equip its customers with Dropbox ’ s range of business products .”
Ahmad Abdulaziz Al Neama , Group Regional CEO , Ooredoo , said : “ We are proud to partner with Dropbox to provide our business customers with the tools they need to keep their teams working together efficiently . This partnership underlines our commitment to delivering comprehensive digital solutions for our business customers .”
For years , Dropbox has been trusted by millions of customers to provide secure , reliable syncing and collaboration software . Today , Dropbox offers a whole suite of products designed to simplify workflows , keep teams focused on their work and save them time . In
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