Doug Staker, the VP of Business Development at Demand Energy, would like to own a Tesla Model S. Unfortunately, he has two children in college and at least one responsible adult household member (his wife) with little desire for the car. (Demand Energy builds integrated energy storage systems for behind-the-meter energy optimization and emergency backup … Continue reading How Big an Impact Will Electric Vehicles Have on the Grid?
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BMW i3 starts production in Germany using wind energy
The BMW Group entered a new era in automotive construction today with the start of series production of the BMW i3. The world’s first premium electric vehicle to be purpose-designed for this form of drive system is the result of an all-encompassing development approach targeted at reducing fuel consumption and emissions in urban areas. Exceptionally … Continue reading BMW i3 starts production in Germany using wind energy
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General Motors pushes for affordable electric vehicles
General Motors is developing an electric car that can go 200 miles on a charge for around $30,000, officials at the largest U.S. auto maker said, offering a challenge to luxury electric-car startup Tesla Motors. Doug Parks, GM’s vice president of global product programs, disclosed the effort on Monday at GM’s battery laboratory and test … Continue reading General Motors pushes for affordable electric vehicles
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A new Energy Department report shows how cost reductions and product improvements have sparked a surge in consumer demand for wind turbines, solar panels, electric vehicles and LED lighting. Over the past four years, America
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China to promote electric vehicles
Subsidies will be provided to help promote new-energy vehicles from 2013 to 2015, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said on Tuesday. Manufacturers of pure electric automobiles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles will be eligible for the subsidies, a ministry notice said. Government organizations, public institutions and public transportation will be key targets … Continue reading China to promote electric vehicles
Continue readingCalifornia, New York, Washington, and Florida Will Lead the United States in Plug-In Electric Vehicle Sales through 2022
Although sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) to date have not met the expectations of automakers and government officials, the market is expanding rapidly in North America as the vehicles become more widely available. Overall, sales of PEVs in the United States are expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 18.6 percent … Continue reading California, New York, Washington, and Florida Will Lead the United States in Plug-In Electric Vehicle Sales through 2022
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Abengoa leads the European Batteries2020 project to optimize batteries for electric vehicles
Abengoa (MCE: ABG. B), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, is leading the Batteries2020 project to develop competitive batteries in terms of cost, performance, safety, reliability and durability for use in electric vehicles. One of the main challenges of the project, in addition to efficiency, … Continue reading Abengoa leads the European Batteries2020 project to optimize batteries for electric vehicles
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Boulder Electric Vehicle Successfully Demonstrates Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Charging Across the Nation
Boulder Electric Vehicle has successfully demonstrated their Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) all electric trucks in three separate locations including Michigan, Colorado and California. The first full powered success transpired in Royal Oak, Michigan, on June 14, 2013. With 60 kilowatts of power going in and coming out of the vehicles, Boulder EV reached a new milestone and … Continue reading Boulder Electric Vehicle Successfully Demonstrates Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Charging Across the Nation
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ARPA-E Program Takes an Innovative Approach to Electric Vehicle Batteries
ARPA-E’s new RANGE Program looks at electric vehicle design from a holistic level. Through RANGE, ARPA-E is working to make EVs cost and performance competitive with internal combustion engines, while also allowing them to consider battery chemistries, materials and form that they would otherwise dismiss. Below is an edited version of a Q&A with ARPA-E … Continue reading ARPA-E Program Takes an Innovative Approach to Electric Vehicle Batteries
Continue readingBMW wants to use electric vehicle batteries to store solar power
BMW plans to introduce its electric i3 car this year, which raises the question of what’s going to happen to the old batteries that, for the purpose of powering electric cars, must be discarded well before they have actually been depleted. It’s a riddle the car company is hoping to solve together with the question … Continue reading BMW wants to use electric vehicle batteries to store solar power
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Tesla offers Model S customers free, fast charging for convenient long distances drives
Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) unveiled its highly anticipated European Supercharger network, energizing stations across Norway that enable Model S owners to conveniently travel for free between cities along well-traveled highways throughout the country. With locations in Lyngdal, Aurland, Domb
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GE, Berkeley Lab Explore Possible Key to Energy Storage for Electric Vehicles
Team awarded ARPA-E RANGE project to develop affordable energy storage solution that enables 240 mile driving range. Developing new, low-cost, water-based flow battery for EV’s. New battery could be just one-fourth the cost of comparable car batteries on the market today. It’s a little more complex than making instant oatmeal, but scientists from GE and … Continue reading GE, Berkeley Lab Explore Possible Key to Energy Storage for Electric Vehicles
Continue readingTesla roof so strong it broke crush-test machine
Independent testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has awarded the Tesla Model S a 5-star safety rating, not just overall, but in every subcategory without exception. Approximately one percent of all cars tested by the federal government achieve 5 stars across the board. NHTSA does not publish a star rating above 5, however … Continue reading Tesla roof so strong it broke crush-test machine
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Electric vehicles are the future — right now
In June, automakers saw the highest seasonally adjusted annual sales rate since 2007 — that’s before the Great Recession — selling 9.2 percent more vehicles than they did last June . And plug-in electrics are among the biggest gainers. Nissan says its sales of the all-electric, made-in-America Leaf have risen 319 percent since last May. … Continue reading Electric vehicles are the future — right now
Continue readingDenver International Airport to install 10 electric vehicle charging stations
Customers who park their plug-in electric vehicles in the east and west parking garages at Denver International Airport will soon be able to charge up at one of 10 new electric vehicle charging stations. The charging stations, which are scheduled to be installed this fall, will be free to customers who pay to park in … Continue reading Denver International Airport to install 10 electric vehicle charging stations
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For certain markets, time of year has a distinct effect on prices and/or sales volumes. For instance, sales of Halloween favors tend to be high in October and decline in November. But that drop in sales doesn’t spell doom for candy and costume shops. Similarly, falling peach harvests between August and October don’t say much … Continue reading eGallon and Electric Vehicle Sales
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General Motors cuts price of Volt electric car by 13 percent
General Motors is knocking 13 percent off the sticker price of the Chevrolet Volt electric car as it tries to keep pace with rivals in the U.S. market for plug-in vehicles. The automaker said Tuesday that the 2014 Volt will start at $34,995, including shipping _ $5,000 less than the current model. The new model … Continue reading General Motors cuts price of Volt electric car by 13 percent
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Rare earth exchange platform to begin trial run
Rare earth metals, a group of 17 metals, are vital for manufacturing high-tech products ranging from smartphones and wind turbines to electric car batteries and missiles. The Baotou Rare Earth Products Exchange, China’s first national trading platform of its kind, is expected to go into use on a trial basis in October. Trading systems are … Continue reading Rare earth exchange platform to begin trial run
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Continue readingJapanese car makers to increase charging stations for electric vehicles
With the increase of electric vehicles on the road, drivers are also in need of accessible chargers for their electric cars. Led by Nissan Motor Co., other Japanese car makers – Honda, Mitsubishi, and Toyota – have agreed to collaborate on a project that will increase the number of electric car charges in the country, … Continue reading Japanese car makers to increase charging stations for electric vehicles
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