It would be a breakthrough that counters criticism from a cynical public who, in the past, have pointed out that electric vehicles travel only a short distance and need a whole night to recharge. “I can tell you that there will be a vehicle that will do Land’s End to John O’Groat’s on a single … Continue reading Electric Vehicles with 1,000-mile range to be in the market soon
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Study Explores Environmental and Health Impacts of Lithium Batteries for Electric Vehicles
In a new study, researchers are assessing the life cycle of batteries in order to find ways to reduce global warming emissions and address nanotechnology innovations that could improve the overall performance of the batteries. Lithium (Li-ion) batteries used to power plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles show overall promise to
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Merkel Sticks to Target of 1 Million Electric Vehicles on Roads by 2020
German “angst” is holding back adoption of electric vehicles there, remarked BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer a couple of weeks ago. The Nissan LEAF Sells for a Few Ticks Below $49,000 in Germany But German Chancellor Angela Merkel doesn’t seem to care about that pent up angst. Merkel, just days ago, reaffirmed the German target of … Continue reading Merkel Sticks to Target of 1 Million Electric Vehicles on Roads by 2020
Continue readingElectric vehicles will have a range of at least 300km by 2020, Bosch CEO Volkmar Denner predicted
If the projection becomes reality it would all but eliminate one of the big reservations car buyers now have about EVs, which currently have a range of around 150km. The Bosch CEO expressed optimism over the outlook for electric vehicles. “Electromobility is currently still a niche business, but after 2020 it could very well become … Continue reading Electric vehicles will have a range of at least 300km by 2020, Bosch CEO Volkmar Denner predicted
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Tesla Repayment Shows the Strength of Energy Department
Tesla Motors repaid the entire remaining balance on a $465 million loan from the Department of Energy nine years earlier than originally required. U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz made the following statement: “When you’re talking about cutting-edge clean energy technologies, not every investment will succeed — but today’s repayment is the latest indication that the … Continue reading Tesla Repayment Shows the Strength of Energy Department
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Tesla’s Model S set to bring electric vehicles into the mainstream
Tesla, a US state-supported electric car manufacturer, published dazzling first-quarter financial results for 2013, suggesting the era of the plug-in car may have arrived in earnest. With almost 5,000 delivered worldwide, the Silicon Valley company’s Tesla Model S luxury electric sedan outsold the German top-three, the Audi A8, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S Class. … Continue reading Tesla’s Model S set to bring electric vehicles into the mainstream
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Worldwide Capacity of Lithium Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles Will Multiply More than 10-Fold by 2020
Improvements in lithium ion (Li-ion) battery technology are helping to accelerate the worldwide market for electric vehicles (EVs). In the last few years, automakers have shifted from nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries to Li-ion batteries. This shift represents a major endorsement of Li-ion chemistry and its ability to perform consistently in an automotive environment. According to … Continue reading Worldwide Capacity of Lithium Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles Will Multiply More than 10-Fold by 2020
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Wireless Charging Market
Wireless Charging Market (2013-2018): Global Market Forecast by, Technologies (Inductive Coupling, Magnetic Resonance, Radio Frequency), Applications (Consumer Electronics, Industrial, Electric Vehicles, Medical and Military) and Geography (North America Wireless charging is gaining momentum in the last couple years and is expected to become an increasingly incessant form of charging for a number of applications. The … Continue reading Wireless Charging Market
Continue readingColorado Gets An
The Colorado legislature passed six different bills supporting electric vehicles in the 2013 session, boosting the state to an A- ranking in a report card comparison of six southwestern states’ government policies designed to push the cars from showrooms to roads. The report card was released on May 15, the same day that Gov. John … Continue reading Colorado Gets An
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Delivery Trucks may Lead the Way for Electric Vehicles
Electric passenger vehicles such as the Tesla Model S (NASDAQ:TSLA) and the Chevy Volt from GM (NYSE:GM) have been making inroads toward changing how Americans power their automobiles. But in general, the EV revolution, while alive and well, has been going at a slower pace than many had predicted. Many analysts feel that the main … Continue reading Delivery Trucks may Lead the Way for Electric Vehicles
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Electric vehicles provide electricity to the U.S. power grid
U.S. power company NRG Energy Inc said on Friday a technology it developed with the University of Delaware has sold power from electric vehicles to the power grid for the first time. The University and NRG said in a statement that they began work on the so-called eV2g program in September 2011 to provide a … Continue reading Electric vehicles provide electricity to the U.S. power grid
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Six ways to boost electric vehicles
Getting more American drivers into electric vehicles carries both environmental and national security benefits. But to get Americans to really buy EVs, the Obama administration needs to learn from the past and plan better today. Just over a year ago, Anthony Foxx
Continue readingElectric Vehicles to Make Up 2% to 10% of World
No matter how you look at it, electric vehicles aren’t going to replace the world’s internal combustion engine-driven cars and light vehicles overnight. But what about 20 years from now? According to a Monday report from the Institute for Energy Efficiency (IEE), even by 2035, electric vehicles will make up no more than 30 million … Continue reading Electric Vehicles to Make Up 2% to 10% of World
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More than 48,000 Public Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles Have Been Deployed Worldwide
Over the last two years, growing sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) have fueled a burst of activity in electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) infrastructure development. To realize the economic and environmental benefits of electrified transportation, national and local governments across the globe are backing deployments of PEV charging stations in an effort to increase … Continue reading More than 48,000 Public Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles Have Been Deployed Worldwide
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Electric Bicycle Sales to Reach Nearly 38 Million Units per Year by 2020
Driven by intensifying urbanization, the increasing use of bicycles and other two-wheeled vehicles for everyday commuting, and the rise of new market entrants and more mature products, the market for electric bicycles has become well-established in some regions, particularly in Asia Pacific and Europe. According to a new report from Navigant Research, worldwide sales of … Continue reading Electric Bicycle Sales to Reach Nearly 38 Million Units per Year by 2020
Continue readingNearly 200,000 Plug-In Electric Vehicles Equipped with Vehicle-to-Building Technology Will be Sold Through 2020
With vehicle-to-building (V2B) technology – which makes the energy stored in plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) batteries available to commercial and residential buildings – vehicles can compete with both traditional local generation and stationary storage for offsetting demand charges or providing peak shaving services. V2B technology has been studied for the purpose of emergency backup power … Continue reading Nearly 200,000 Plug-In Electric Vehicles Equipped with Vehicle-to-Building Technology Will be Sold Through 2020
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Electric vehicles: Tesla expects profits after strong demand for Model S
Electric-car maker Tesla said it expects a first-quarter profit on both a net and adjusted basis following stronger-than-expected sales of its Model S sedan, sending its shares soaring more than 19% in early trading on Monday. Tesla also said it was dropping plans to produce a low-end version of the Model S due to lack … Continue reading Electric vehicles: Tesla expects profits after strong demand for Model S
Continue readingSolar and Electric Vehicle Cross-Marketing Strategies
The number of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on roadways will grow rapidly to more than 3,000,000 globally by 2017. Most PEV owners pay attention to the nature of the power that charges their vehicles, preferring clean renewable power such as solar. These customers are prime targets for residential solar installers, as many PEV owners own … Continue reading Solar and Electric Vehicle Cross-Marketing Strategies
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Nissan launches production of new and improved 100% electric car Nissan LEAF in Sunderland, UK
Nissan is today celebrating the dawn of a bold new era in European car manufacturing with the official start of production of the new and improved, 100% electric Nissan LEAF. This new Nissan LEAF, incorporating more than 100 updates, is now rolling off the line at the company’s record-breaking Sunderland Plant, using advanced lithium-ion batteries … Continue reading Nissan launches production of new and improved 100% electric car Nissan LEAF in Sunderland, UK
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AAA Offering Mobile Emergency Charging for Electric Vehicles
AAA has come to the rescue for people in the Seattle area who are worried about getting stuck and out of power. The roadside assistance moto club is now equipped in the Seattle area with fast-charging mobile service to help EV owners with range anxiety. AAA Washington joins other AAA clubs in Portland, … Continue reading AAA Offering Mobile Emergency Charging for Electric Vehicles
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