The market for power two-wheel (PTW) vehicles, which includes electric motorcycles (e-motorcycles) and electric scooters (e-scooters), has grown slowly in recent years. Although sales volumes in the next couple of years are likely to remain low, due to continued high costs for components and low levels of demand, this market is poised for growth after … Continue reading Sales of Electric Motorcycles and Scooters Will Reach 6 Million Annually by 2023
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Nissan starts production of Nissan’s first electric van as part of €431 million investment
Nissan has started the production of its second all-electric vehicle, the e-NV200, which will soon be available in Europe as both a passenger vehicle and light commercial van. The ceremony was attended by Spanish Ministry of Industry, José Manuel Soria, Catalan President, Artur Mas; and the Mayor of Barcelona, Xavier Trias, who were welcomed by … Continue reading Nissan starts production of Nissan’s first electric van as part of €431 million investment
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Petrol versus Electric Vehicle Emissions
Power that electric car with coal and its somewhat better than gasoline; power with wind power or solar energy and there’s no comparison. A few months back I did a post called The World’s 7 Greenest Vehicles. It only included one car. Since then a few readers have emailed to ask if I could do … Continue reading Petrol versus Electric Vehicle Emissions
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Chinese drivers hesitant to adopt electric vehicles
The room exploded in cheers when it was announced that the Denza electric car would sell for RMB 369,000 ($59,100), at the Beijing Auto Show earlier this week. A joint venture between German giant, Daimler, and Chinese electric vehicle makers, BYD, the Denza is the latest car to take advantage of China’s push to put … Continue reading Chinese drivers hesitant to adopt electric vehicles
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There are now more than 400,000 electric cars on the world’s roads
There are now more than 400,000 electric cars on the world’s roads – twice as many as a year ago, and on current trends there will be a million by 2016. Leading the market are the USA, Japan and China – while Europe trails behind. The number of electrically powered automobiles worldwide climbed to just … Continue reading There are now more than 400,000 electric cars on the world’s roads
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Electric cars will be on the streets of Dubai in the next 18 months
Power chiefs are already in talks to build a network of charging stations at locations such as hotels and shopping malls. Dewa, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, intends to test 100 electric cars in its own fleet over the next two years. “We just started our strategy,” Saeed Al Tayer, Dewa chief and vice … Continue reading Electric cars will be on the streets of Dubai in the next 18 months
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GE Announces Interoperability Convenience for Electric Vehicle Drivers
GE’s Industrial Solutions business (NYSE: GE) today announced that it is implementing an open access standard to its electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) Connect software platform to provide simple interoperability for drivers and expanded unit capabilities for owners. Programmers everywhere now can design and launch customized applications (apps) for GE’s WattStation* EVSE via the cloud. … Continue reading GE Announces Interoperability Convenience for Electric Vehicle Drivers
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Opel to launch an electric vehicle in 2016 or 2017
According to a recent report, Opel is preparing to a handful of new models. Citing company insiders, Automobilwoche is reporting Opel is planning to launch an electric car in 2016 or 2017. Little is known about the car but it will reportedly be smaller and more affordable than the Amprea. While Opel isn’t a stranger … Continue reading Opel to launch an electric vehicle in 2016 or 2017
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First Zero-Emissions All-Electric Bus Launches in Rio de Janeiro
Fetranspor and Rio Bus, the public transportation companies for the state and city of Rio, and BYD, a Chinese company with leading technologies on batteries and electric vehicles, joined together at the opening ceremonies for the launch of the BYD 100% electric bus this week. This is the first pure-electric bus to launch in Rio … Continue reading First Zero-Emissions All-Electric Bus Launches in Rio de Janeiro
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3 Strong Trends in the Electric Vehicle Market
Springtime is the time of year where we start to see the first signs of growth; the green shoots of what will turn into a verdant garden or a bountiful harvest. As the first quarter of 2014 comes to a close, we are seeing some encouraging signs that both electric sales, and their benefits, will … Continue reading 3 Strong Trends in the Electric Vehicle Market
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Uruguay’s Public Transport Goes Electric
This year the first 50 electric taxis will ply the streets of the Uruguayan capital. Taxi fleets in Bogotá and London are also incorporating electric vehicles, said Campal, and they are already in service in Hong Kong and the Chinese city of Shenzhen, where they are made. But in Montevideo, it has not yet been … Continue reading Uruguay’s Public Transport Goes Electric
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Electric vehicle market share in 19 countries
How do electric vehicle sales compare to overall consumer vehicle sales? Check out the answer for 19 countries in the charts below! Commenting on my last article here on ABB Conversations, which was about the top electric cars in 17 European countries, ABB solar expert Pablo Astorga suggested writing an article featuring the percentage … Continue reading Electric vehicle market share in 19 countries
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Electric vehicles get green light in China
Premier Li Keqiang vowed during the just-concluded National People’s Congress to tackle China’s massive pollution problem and that promise could lead to many more green vehicles in the country. Electric vehicles had already enjoyed a sales surge just before the two sessions started. The sale of green vehicles has suddenly become a hot item as … Continue reading Electric vehicles get green light in China
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Norway to become first nation where one in every 100 cars is electric
Popular electric vehicles in Norway include the Think and Buddy, which are both produced by Norwegian car makers, as well as Nissan’s Leaf and Tesla models. An electric vehicle currently fails to turn heads, especially in the nation’s capital of Oslo. Norway had a fledgling electric car industry of its own years ago. In order … Continue reading Norway to become first nation where one in every 100 cars is electric
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Rows of electric cars are to become a common sight across the island of Jeju (South Korea) in the years ahead
Nothing signals Jeju’s com-mitment to green energy like its support for electric vehicles. The first vehicles arrived on the island in 2011 and by Oct. 2013 there were 360 vehicles and 497 refueling stations. 500 more vehicles are due to be added in 2014 and further refueling stations will be added on roads and at … Continue reading Rows of electric cars are to become a common sight across the island of Jeju (South Korea) in the years ahead
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70 BMW i3 electric vehicles every day using wind power alone
BMW i3 customers will need to adjust to a delay of six months for their new car, CEO Norbert Reithofer reiterated at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. BMW won’t reveal which countries are creating the most demand, although it has said in the past North American sales will make up a decent proportion of the … Continue reading 70 BMW i3 electric vehicles every day using wind power alone
Continue readingElectric cars no longer the exception?
The Porsche Panamera S is quite a car. Sleek, powerful and aerodynamic, it’s capable of 167mph. But that’s not all. The version on display here in Geneva is also able to travel for about 20 miles on nothing but battery power. It is, of course, a hybrid. It has an electric motor sitting alongside a … Continue reading Electric cars no longer the exception?
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ZAP Launches New Small Electric Vehicle Sedan SPARKEE for City Commuters in China
ZAP (ZAAP) an automotive company incorporated in California and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California announced that Jonway Auto, its subsidiary in Zhejiang, China is launching a small EV sedan, SPARKEE for city commuters in China. Focusing on the growing demands for electric vehicles (EVs) in China driven by Chinese government policies, ZAP and Jonway Auto … Continue reading ZAP Launches New Small Electric Vehicle Sedan SPARKEE for City Commuters in China
Continue readingOne million electric vehicles on Philippine roads by 2020
Is this being too optimistic for a developing country that has learned to make do with the cheap and the old? Electric vehicle manufacturers, both local and foreign, beg to differ. In the 3rd Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit held in Pasig City on Thursday, February 27, more than 500 participants from all over the world … Continue reading One million electric vehicles on Philippine roads by 2020
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Wireless Charging Systems for Electric Vehicles Will Surpass 300,000 in Annual Sales by 2022
Wireless charging systems for electric vehicles (EVs) offer several advantages over conventional plug-in technology, foremost among them unparalleled convenience for EV owners. Until recently, these systems were in the R&D and pilot stages only, but now products have begun to reach the market, and several major EV manufacturers have plans to offer models with wireless … Continue reading Wireless Charging Systems for Electric Vehicles Will Surpass 300,000 in Annual Sales by 2022
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