Highland to host EV Rally of Scotland stage
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Highland Council is one of the host local authorities for this year’s EV Rally of Scotland.
The two-day event starting on Wednesday showcases electric vehicle tech and the national charging infrastructure.
The Highland leg includes checkpoints at Inverness Caledonian Thistle Stadium, the Hydro Ness project and Loch Ness Viewpoint.
Chairman of the council’s economy and infrastructure committee, Councillor Ken Gowans, said: “Highland Council remains committed to meeting its Net Zero targets and decarbonisation of our fleet is just one of the ways we are meeting the challenge.
“The council is delighted to be hosting a section of this year’s EV Rally of Scotland, which will showcase that fleet decarbonisation is no longer a dream, but a reality. The rally will benefit from the significant EV infrastructure already in place in Highland.”
He added: “The climate and energy team has worked hard to build the EV infrastructure here in Highland and that work continues to further enhance the network over the coming months and years.”
The event comprise of 10 teams representing Scottish business. Each team enters an EV of their choice, along with a driver and co-driver.
