The debate on electric vehicles sometimes overlooks the bigger picture on general transport issues. Far from being the "magic bullet" for environmental and transport concerns, EVs are simply one part of the jigsaw, and should be seen in that context.
So what part should electric vehicles play in a modernised transport system that improves quality of life and reduces harm to the environment? Is it enough to simply decarbonise road vehicles, or is there a bigger discussion to be had about encouraging people to think and travel "differently". Does the predicted dawn of the electric era - yet to actually appear – bring with it the need for transport behaviour change?
And what of car ownership? Although different models such as car clubs and car sharing have been discussed, does this miss the chance to broaden the debate in terms of walking, cycling, flying and taking the train? Is there sufficient investment in transport infrastructure as a whole, or does the advent of the electric era call for a new vision?
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Answering questions on these topics will be Transport Times' David Fowler, and he will be here – live – to answer your queries between 1pm and 2pm on Thursday 10 November. You can post questions in advance below, or join us for the chat on the day.
All the usual Guardian community rules apply so please keep all questions focused on the subject of electric vehicles and their impact on the road network and driving habits.
This is the the sixth (and final) in our series of six Q&A sessions; you can see the previous five sessions here.
