Nissan is leading calls for the roll out of battery technology to help Europe meet its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050.
In a new white paper, the Japanese OEM outlines proposals designed to increase renewable energy generation, EV ownership and integration of vehicles with power grids across European countries.
The white paper is part of the European Innovation Partnership on Smart Cities and Communities (EIP-SCC), a programme supported by the European Commission bringing together industry, cities and researchers.
It covers the role battery technology will play, the need to ensure batteries have a full second life as mobile or static storage units, and the ways to tackle the current blockers to delivering energy systems such as vehicle-to-grid.
A number of practical recommendations for authorities to rethink how mobility and energy policies are designed and implemented are also included within the white paper.
Friederike Kienitz, vice president for communications, legal, external and government affairs, Nissan Europe, said: “To meet the challenges Europe faces we need a fundamental rethink on how mobility and energy policies are designed.
“There is much work to be done if Europe is to achieve its goal of being carbon neutral by 2050 and this white paper sets out how to get there at the national, regional and municipal level.”
The white paper can be read here.
