As the number of electric vehicles increases, so the associated market and supply chain industries develop. Retail and service centres for electric cars will be coming to the area soon, and information about them will be posted here.

Other exciting developments include the launch of new educational programmes, including Sunderland University's Low Carbon Vehicle Technology Course. The Nissan Test Track, also in Sunderland, is under development, and will be used by ultra low carbon vehicle manufacturers and recharging infrastructure professionals from across the region.