In the UK, sellers electric vehicles benefited from the fuel crisis in the country. They reported unexpectedly increased demand because of the lack of gasoline at refueling, the Guardian passes.
Head of the British company for the sale of EV Experts Electric Martin Miller said that those who wanted to acquire eco-friendly transport no less, and the fuel crisis accelerated the transition to electrocars. “People buy electric vehicles on environmental reasons, for saving considerations,” Miller shared. He noticed that electric vehicles cease to be a niche commander and go to the mass market.
Due to the lack of drivers, which should deliver gasoline from refining plants to filling stations, the fuel crisis has begun in the UK. Among the reasons for the shortage of personnel – Coronavirus and Brexit, due to which labor migrants left the country.
British Association of Retail Merchants Gasoline, which represents the interests of 5.5 points, said that the fuel reserves approach the end, and at the other stations it was completely dried at all. To fix the car, British motorists are forced several hours to chase in line.
In the meantime, the government considers the ability to attract an army to combat the fuel crisis. In addition, the authorities decided to issue five thousand emergency visas by foreign truck drivers and simplify the rules for obtaining rights.
However, the proposed measures did not satisfy labor migrants from Eastern Europe. They noticed that after the Brexit, the government often changes the rules, and after expiration of the expirational visas, migrants will again encounter difficulties. Increase the attractiveness of the country for foreign workers can long-term visas and wages.