In recent years, the lithium ion (Li-ion) battery industry has taken a number of steps forward. The technology continues to improve, leading battery cell manufacturers have built new factories that incorporate advanced production techniques, and automakers have greatly increased their research and development (R&D) efforts on plug-in electric vehicles (EVs). According to a new report … Continue reading Lithium Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles Will Reach $22 Billion in Annual Market Value by 2020
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US will buy 1.8 million electric vehicles by 2020
More Than 1.8 Million Plug-In Electric Vehicles Will Be Sold in the Largest 102 U.S. Cities From 2012 to 2020, Forecasts Pike Research. While sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) have fallen short of projections to date, interest in these vehicles is growing, particularly in large metropolitan areas. Cities like New York City, Los Angeles, … Continue reading US will buy 1.8 million electric vehicles by 2020
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56,000 electric vehicles sold in 2012 in the United States
Nearly 56,000 electric cars were sold in the United States in 2012, up 216 percent from the 17,600 sold in 2011. That’s according to a research note released Wednesday by Aaron Chew at the Maxim Group, who looked at total EV sales for both battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) models. Though the … Continue reading 56,000 electric vehicles sold in 2012 in the United States
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Johnson Controls develops 48-volt lithium ion battery for electric vehicles
Johnson Controls Inc. is developing a 48-volt lithium ion battery for European automakers. The higher voltage is needed to handle a growing number of electrical systems that save fuel but need more volts, such as stop-start, electric power steering, regenerative brakes and other energy-efficient electrical systems. Alex Molinaroli, president of JCI’s battery division, says an … Continue reading Johnson Controls develops 48-volt lithium ion battery for electric vehicles
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BYD delivers 500 e6 pure electric vehicles to Shenzhen Public Security Bureau
BYD Co. Ltd. says the Shenzhen Municipal Public Security Bureau has taken delivery of 500 of BYD’s e6 electric vehicles. The BYD e6 reaches speeds of over 85 mph with a range of more than 185 miles. After being selected through a public bidding process, BYD has delivered 500 pure-electric, e6 police vehicles to the … Continue reading BYD delivers 500 e6 pure electric vehicles to Shenzhen Public Security Bureau
Continue readingElectric vehicles fit mobility habits of European car drivers
Most existing driving patterns of European car drivers are compatible with the use of electric vehicles, according to a JRC-led survey carried out in six EU countries (France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom). At EU level, 75% of new passenger cars were sold in these countries in 2011. The main purpose of … Continue reading Electric vehicles fit mobility habits of European car drivers
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Huge Surge Of Sales For Electric Vehicles In 2012
In 2011, Americans bought 9,754 electric cars and 7,671 plug-in hybrids, according to Edmunds. This year, sales of electrics reached 10,407 by the end of November, while plug-in hybrids hit 31,042. And those figures don’t count the new Tesla Motors Model S, which hit the market in June. Palo Alto’s Tesla, which reports sales figures … Continue reading Huge Surge Of Sales For Electric Vehicles In 2012
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Electric vehicles and the power grid
Under funding from the National Science Foundation’s Cyber-Physical Systems Program, a research group is attempting to develop mathematical algorithms to help guide the integration of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PEVs) into the power grid. Specifically, the researchers are working to anticipate and solve optimization problems critical to various parties, such as PEV owners, commercial charging … Continue reading Electric vehicles and the power grid
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SEAT electric vehicles tested by Endesa
SEAT has supplied the Spanish utility company Endesa with two electric vehicles. The prototypes – an all-electric Altea XL Electric Ecomotive, and a plug-in hybrid Leon TwinDrive – form part of a pilot test scheme underscoring the joint commitment of both companies to promoting electric motoring in Spain as one of the ways to combat … Continue reading SEAT electric vehicles tested by Endesa
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Maryland is charged up about electric vehicles
The author of the article, “5 reasons buyers don’t charge ahead on electric vehicles,” (Dec. 4) is clearly unaware of the numerous steps Maryland has taken under Gov. Martin O’Malley‘s leadership to create incentives and facilitate the adoption of electric vehicles in our state. In 2009, Governor O’Malley and the legislature worked together to require … Continue reading Maryland is charged up about electric vehicles
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Plug-In Electric Vehicles
Since the market for plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) opened in earnest in 2010, with the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt battling for market leadership and the Tesla Roadster targeting the high end of the performance market, several manufacturers have launched new models. The 2013 model year is looking increasingly competitive, and manufacturers should carefully choose … Continue reading Plug-In Electric Vehicles
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Largest fleet of electric vehicles in the North Range at CTT
24 Kangoo Maxi Z.E. (zero emission) vans from Renault will be used to transport personnel carbon-free at the HHLA Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT). The fleet is part of the ‘Hamburg – Wirtschaft am Strom’ (Hamburg – Current Affairs) project, which is being funded by the German Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development (BMVBS) … Continue reading Largest fleet of electric vehicles in the North Range at CTT
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Endesa presents wireless charging for electric vehicles for the first time in Spain
This new system enables drivers to charge their batteries in comfort, without having to leave their vehicles, and has the advantage that the vehicle does not have to be positioned exactly on the transmitter coil. The new project developed with Fundación CIRCE has achieved a totally safe high-power charging system. Endesa and Fundación CIRCE have … Continue reading Endesa presents wireless charging for electric vehicles for the first time in Spain
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Smith Electric Vehicles adding up to 200 manufacturing jobs
This will be the company’s third production plant, joining its headquarters in Kansas City and a plant in New York City. Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Will Bring Hundreds of Jobs in the City; City Will Offer Comprehensive Incentive Program to Support Vehicle Adoption; Major Step Forward as Chicago’s Electric Vehicle and Battery Sector Grows. Mayor Rahm … Continue reading Smith Electric Vehicles adding up to 200 manufacturing jobs
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Building a Better Battery for Electric Vehicles and the Grid
If you wanted to shorten the path from discovering to commercializing a promising battery technology for electric and hybrid vehicles and the electricity grid, you’d probably want to start an Energy Innovation Hub. That’s exactly what happened today, as Argonne National Lab takes the reins of the newly formed Batteries and Energy Storage Hub. It’ll … Continue reading Building a Better Battery for Electric Vehicles and the Grid
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Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Electric Vehicles
10. Did you know that the average American’s daily round-trip commute is less than 30 miles? With many electric vehicles having a range of more than 70 miles a charge, they are a reliable and comfortable way for Americans to get from point A to point B. For longer trips, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle … Continue reading Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Electric Vehicles
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Toshiba Launches Li-ion Battery Monitor Chipset for Electric Vehicles
Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) announced it will launch a lithium-ion battery monitor chipset for automotive applications. The battery monitor IC integrated into the chipset is the industry’s first1 to be able to manage up to 16 cells per 1 IC, allowing for a reduction of components and the development of simple, low cost battery monitoring … Continue reading Toshiba Launches Li-ion Battery Monitor Chipset for Electric Vehicles
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We Need More Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
On Saturday afternoon, like many New Yorkers who had been forced out by Superstorm Sandy, I finally moved back into my apartment in downtown Manhattan. After a couple of post-storm nights in my home—which Sandy had left without power, heat, hot water or cell phone service—I had decided to stay with friends uptown where the … Continue reading We Need More Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Continue readingVolt, Nissan Leaf to Offer Wireless Charging
Evatran, a maker of Plugless Power brand wireless car chargers, will begin offering the devices to buyers of the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt in March of 2013. Between now and then, SPX Service Solutions, which supplies chargers for the Volt, will work with Evatran to offer consumers wireless, home-charging units for their Volt hybrid-electric … Continue reading Volt, Nissan Leaf to Offer Wireless Charging
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Volvo Car Corporation cuts electric car recharging time to 1.5 hours
Volvo Car Corporation is testing a new fast-charger for electric cars that cuts recharging time to an outstanding 1.5 hours. The fast-charger operates six times faster than today’s on-board devices. “We know that short recharging times and extensive operating range are a necessity for potential electric car consumers. The fast-charging unit helps cure what is … Continue reading Volvo Car Corporation cuts electric car recharging time to 1.5 hours
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