Evolt, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of electric-vehicle charging points, has agreed to be the Champion of a bronze plaque on Discovery Walk Dundee honouring James Bowman Lindsay for his innovations in electric light and telegraphy.
Lindsay’s plaque is one of five to be installed next Spring in the second phase of Discovery Walk.
Carmyllie-born Lindsay studied at St Andrews University and later carried out many experiments in Dundee, with his most notable being his investigations into electric light.
In 1835 he gave a successful demonstration at the city’s East Dock of an incandescent lamp that was practical, constant and could be used for reading.
His innovative work on underwater telegraphy was recognised later by his more famous contemporary Michael Faraday and also by radio pioneer Marconi, amongst others.
Now Dundee City Council is continuing that pioneering tradition by turning the city into a UK centre for electric vehicle usage. They have partnered with Evolt to install a network of charging points for electric vehicles in and around Dundee.
Last year, the UK government selected Dundee as one of only eight Go Ultra Low cities in the UK (and the only one in Scotland), eligible for a share of £40m of public funding.
The city had already commissioned Evolt to install a network of charging points at NHS premises, public carparks and other locations across the area, and Evolt is now adding further charging points.
It will be one of the most concentrated networks of any Scottish city, supported by a range of incentives and projects to encourage EV uptake, such as a free parking scheme, that other cities and local authorities do not currently have.
Stephen Rennie, Evolt’s business development manager for Scotland, commented: “Evolt are delighted to be championing James Bowman Lindsay, at a time when Dundee is really embracing electric vehicles.”
Fraser Crichton, transport manager for Dundee City Council, said: “We have worked with Evolt for the last five years on charging infrastructure within Dundee and are delighted to continue our relationship to develop some exciting and innovative charging hubs across the city and surrounding area.”
Commemorative badges to fund Phase Two can be bought at Eduardo Alessandro Studios (30 Gray Street, Broughty Ferry), Frameworks Studios (52 Commercial Street, Dundee), The Windsor Gallery (61 Perth Road, Dundee), Dobbies Garden Centre (Monifieth), Groucho’s Record Store (132 Nethergate, Dundee) and Tatha Gallery (1 High Street, Newport-on-Tay).
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