According to recent research, California is actually the Nation’s second-biggest carbon dioxide emitter, and the biggest problem is the transportation sector. This might come as a surprise when you read about California’s implementation of renewable energy, such as the recent startup of the world’s largest concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Ivanpah. In fact, by … Continue reading The Key to the California Carbon Problem: Tesla electric vehicles and Ivanpah Concentrated Solar Power
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One 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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U.S. electric car maker Tesla to build battery plant
High-profile U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Motors announced Wednesday plans to build a huge lithium ion battery factory, which is expected to bring down cell costs drastically. Tesla, known for its expensive but highly admired electric sedans, said on its blog that, with its goal of producing a mass market electric car in about three … Continue reading U.S. electric car maker Tesla to build battery plant
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University and state work to make Delaware friendlier for electric vehicles
The university and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control are working together to build charging stations for electric vehicles across the state. The university and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) have recently begun work on a project to create a new infrastructure of electric vehicle charging stations … Continue reading University and state work to make Delaware friendlier for electric vehicles
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California, Florida, Washington Have Electric Vehicles Sales
Los Angeles continues to lead the nation in the number of electric vehicle sales, but Atlanta showed the greatest growth surge in the fourth quarter of last year, with sales up 52 percent from the third quarter. ChargePoint released a list of the Top 10 Regions with the largest growth of electric vehicle sales, with … Continue reading California, Florida, Washington Have Electric Vehicles Sales
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California Bill aims to accelerate number of electric vehicles
One million electric vehicles in 10 years is the goal of a new bill introduced in Sacramento. The “Charge Ahead California” bill is geared toward improving air quality, especially in low-income communities most impacted by pollution. Michelle Kinman, clean-energy advocate for Environment California, one of the bill’s sponsors, said the bill would expand current rebate … Continue reading California Bill aims to accelerate number of electric vehicles
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Bhutan turns to Nissan electric vehicles as part of zero-emissions goal
In a deal announced today, Japanese automaker Nissan will supply electric vehicles for Bhutan’s government and taxi fleets. The Himalayan kingdom said the move is part of an effort to curb fossil fuel emissions, and hinted other manufacturers may also sell electric cars there in the future. Today, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Nissan CEO … Continue reading Bhutan turns to Nissan electric vehicles as part of zero-emissions goal
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Endesa installed 253 electric vehicle charging points across Spain in 2013
In 2013 Endesa installed 253 charging points across Spain, expanding its charging network in the country by 42%. Alongside its parent company Enel, Endesa remains firmly committed to promoting e-mobility as a key tool for tackling climate change. As a result, over the last three years Endesa installed 853 charging points for residential and corporate … Continue reading Endesa installed 253 electric vehicle charging points across Spain in 2013
Continue readingBy the end of 2014, more than 700,000 plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) will be driving on roads around the world
The continued penetration of electric vehicles (EVs) will affect the power grid and revenue streams for automakers, resulting in the emergence of new business models and first-time relationships between new partners. To analyze the impacts of these and other key issues facing the EV industry, Navigant Research has prepared this white paper that makes 10 … Continue reading By the end of 2014, more than 700,000 plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) will be driving on roads around the world
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Toyota Unveils Wireless Charging System for Electric Vehicles
Wireless charging is nothing new, but Toyota has come awfully close to launching a version that can be used by the owners of electric cars everywhere. With this system all you need to do in order to charge your EV is park it. It’s not as simple as that, though. You need to park in … Continue reading Toyota Unveils Wireless Charging System for Electric Vehicles
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NASA wants better batteries for electric vehicles
Electricity producing batteries are a vital part of daily life on Earth and in space. Power storage devices keep spacecraft operating, cars running, cell phones connected and flashlights lit. The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) now is funding 22 projects across 15 states with a total of $36 million to develop better, more efficient power … Continue reading NASA wants better batteries for electric vehicles
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More Than 250,000 Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Enabled Electric Vehicles Will be Sold From 2013 to 2022
Though negligible today, the market for plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) equipped with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies – which enable the vehicles to participate in ancillary services for the power grid – is expected to expand steadily in the coming years. Compelling business models for V2G technologies are starting to emerge in select markets around the world, … Continue reading More Than 250,000 Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Enabled Electric Vehicles Will be Sold From 2013 to 2022
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Russian Railways Logistics urgently delivers Mitsubishi electric cars to Sochi Olympics
Russian Railways Logistics organized rail forwarding of electric cars produced by Mitsubishi from Moscow to Olympic Sochi in record time of less than two days. Extreme weather conditions in Southern Russia, namely sharp temperature drop and heavy snowfalls, caused traffic jams on federal highways, which did not allow to use truck forwarding. Thus Olympic cargo … Continue reading Russian Railways Logistics urgently delivers Mitsubishi electric cars to Sochi Olympics
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China to extend electric car subsidies past 2015
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South Korean carmakers step up R&D to build affordable electric vehicles
South Korean carmakers and the government are stepping up research and development (R&D) to build affordable electric vehicles with good range, industry sources said Monday. Sources said the plan is to make electric vehicles (EV) that cost under 30 million won (US$27,900) and travel at least 300 kilometers on a single power charge by 2020. … Continue reading South Korean carmakers step up R&D to build affordable electric vehicles
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Nissan Leaf tops January sales for electric vehicles
The Nissan Leaf has continued its market leading electric car status in the UK, with 230 registrations in January. That total was more than 1,000% percent up on sales in January 2013 and clearly shows the Leaf continues to enjoy strong upward sales momentum in the face of growing competition. Nearly three quarters of all … Continue reading Nissan Leaf tops January sales for electric vehicles
Continue readingChina to extend subsidies on electric vehicles past 2015
China’s Finance Ministry said on Saturday it will extend a programme of subsidies for buyers of electric vehicles after the current subsidy regime, part of efforts to combat pollution in cities, expires in 2015. The existing subsidies will be phased out by 2015 as planned, with a new regime to take effect after that date … Continue reading China to extend subsidies on electric vehicles past 2015
Continue readingElectric Vehicle Production to Skyrocket This Year
Driven by stricter European emission standards, worldwide production of electric vehicles is forecast to rise by 67 percent this year, according to IHS Automotive, a business information analyst. Total production of pure electric models and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles is projected to increase to more than 403,000 this year, up from more than 242,000 in … Continue reading Electric Vehicle Production to Skyrocket This Year
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Norway: electric vehicles lead the car market
In Norway, electric vehicles are out-selling conventional cars, giving the country the world’s highest rate of EV ownership. Norwegians are buying more electric vehicles (EVs) than conventionally fuelled models. More than 1,200 EVs are now being sold every month in Norway And in the last three months of 2013 two EVs – the electric sports … Continue reading Norway: electric vehicles lead the car market
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