All Russian petrol stations have been ordered to adapt their facilities to provide chargers for the country's electric vehicles, despite the fact that there are only about 500 such vehicles in the whole of Russia. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree on August 27 requiring the owners of petrol stations to equip their facilities with chargers for electric cars by November 1, 2016, according to a copy of the document published on the official government website last week. The move is part of an effort to reduce Russia's dependence on imported oil and gas as well as its reliance on nuclear power. However, experts warn it will only result in additional costs for companies running gas stations and say the government has failed to offer incentives for motorists to choose more eco-friendly cars.
All Russian petrol stations have been ordered to adapt their facilities to provide chargers for the country's electric vehicles, despite the fact that there are only about 500 such vehicles in the whole of Russia. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree on August 27 requiring the owners of petrol stations to equip their facilities with chargers for electric cars by November 1, 2016, according to a copy of the document published on the official government website last week. The measure is aimed at boosting the production and use of more environmentally friendly cars, which have so far proved highly unpopular among Russians. However, experts warn it will only result in additional costs for companies running gas stations and say the government has failed to offer incentives for motorists to choose more eco-friendly cars.