Due to smart cities experts, will be able to collect large amounts of data on people’s actions and use this to optimize city infrastructure and services. Electric vehicles collect more data about their drivers and surroundings than combustion engine cars. Having a smart city means having a high availability of EVs — which could be trams, buses rather than cars.
Smart city idea has faced a backlash. In some political circles, investments in EVs and smart cities are at risk of being grouped with the now-controversial funds that uphold environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.
