Nissan LEAF owners can follow the development of new stations on a dedicated website (www.leafhebbers.nl) and will be pleased to hear they can use the quick chargers free of charge until May 31, 2013. This latest initiative follows a similar project in Belgium, where Nissan also partnered with The New Motion to help extend the … Continue reading For Nissan LEAF owners in the Netherlands, charging is about to get faster and easier
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Nissan wants one-stop shopping for its electric vehicles and home chargers
More than three years ago, Nissan (NASDAQ: NSANY) chose AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) as the preferred home charging station of choice for its all-electric Leaf. On Thursday, the integration between purchasing a car and using an AeroVironment charger has been significantly streamlined. AeroVironment has a new dealer program that allows for residential charging packages for car … Continue reading Nissan wants one-stop shopping for its electric vehicles and home chargers
Continue readingRenault-Nissan Sell 43,829 Electric Vehicles in 2012
The Renault-Nissan Alliance is the only automaker with a wide range of 100% electric vehicles (EVs) which can be charged with purely renewable energy. Nissan boasts only 1 pure electric vehicle:the Nissan LEAF. On the other hand, Renault offers a wide selection of pure electric vehicles: Fluence Z.E., Kangoo Z.E., Zoe and the urban-oriented Twizy. … Continue reading Renault-Nissan Sell 43,829 Electric Vehicles in 2012
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U.S. Supports Goal of 1M Electric Vehicles by 2015
The U.S. Department of Energy eased off President Barack Obama’s stated goal of putting 1 million electric cars on the road by 2015, and laid out what experts called a more realistic strategy of promoting advanced-drive vehicles and lowering their cost over the next nine years. Since Obama announced the goal in his 2011 State … Continue reading U.S. Supports Goal of 1M Electric Vehicles by 2015
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Obama Launches Electric Vehicles Everywhere Challenge
As part of the EV Everywhere Grand Challenge, the new Workplace Charging Challenge aims to expand access to charging stations in cities across the U.S. At the Washington Auto Show, Secretary Chu announced the Workplace Charging Challenge. The Challenge aims to increase the number of U.S. employers offering charging tenfold over the next five years. … Continue reading Obama Launches Electric Vehicles Everywhere Challenge
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License will lead to faster-charging batteries for electric vehicles
An enhanced battery technology that can potentially reduce the time it takes to charge cell phones, electric vehicles and other battery-powered devices from hours to minutes is the subject of a commercial license agreement between Battelle and Vorbeck Materials Corp. of Jessup, Md. Battelle operates the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, … Continue reading License will lead to faster-charging batteries for electric vehicles
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Ford joins Daimler, Nissan to develop fuel cell vehicles
Ford, Nissan and Mercedes-Benz’s parent company Daimler have announced an alliance to jointly-develop affordable hydrogen-powered vehicles that could be on the road as soon as 2017. The effort is focused on bringing down the cost on fuel cells, which are devices that generate electricity through a chemical reaction that combines hydrogen and oxygen to make … Continue reading Ford joins Daimler, Nissan to develop fuel cell vehicles
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Brussels requires Spain multiply by 60 charging points for electric vehicles by 2020
The European Commission has demanded that Spain multiply by 60 by 2020 (from 1356 there are currently 82,000) charging points for electric cars open to the public in order to promote the use of electric vehicles. The Spanish government at that time expected to Spanish roads traversing 2.5 million electric cars. Brussels has also chosen … Continue reading Brussels requires Spain multiply by 60 charging points for electric vehicles by 2020
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Photovoltaics Better than Biofuels in Converting Solar to Mileage
A recent report indicates that in terms of conversion of solar energy to how much distance one can cover on wheels, photovoltaics come out on top over even the best biofuels. The report, published in the Environmental Science & Technology journal hoped to establish how efficient each of the power sources were by comparing how … Continue reading Photovoltaics Better than Biofuels in Converting Solar to Mileage
Continue readingA third of Europeans are willing to pay more for an electric vehicle
35% of Europeans spend more money on the purchase of an electric car, despite that 71% of drivers say they have reduced their overall spending due to the economic crisis. The data comes from a survey commissioned by Ford and conducted among 6,000 people from Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK, which also … Continue reading A third of Europeans are willing to pay more for an electric vehicle
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Update on vehicle-to-grid technology (V2G)
All-electric Mini Coopers at the University of Delaware’s STAR Campusmay soon be referred to as mini power plants as they become sources of distributed energy and demonstrate the potential that innovative vehicle-to-grid technology has to change the fundamental design of the delivery of energy in the United States. Willett Kempton, director of the Center for … Continue reading Update on vehicle-to-grid technology (V2G)
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Mitsubishi recalling 14,700 i-MiEV, iON, C-Zero electric vehicles
In one of the largest recalls of electric vehicles, Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will recall about 14,700 electric vehicles globally due to brake issues, reports Reuters. The recall consists of 5,800 electric vehicles in Japan and 8,900 vehicles from other countries, mostly Europe Of the recalled vehicles, about 12,300 are i-MiEVs while 2,400 are … Continue reading Mitsubishi recalling 14,700 i-MiEV, iON, C-Zero electric vehicles
Continue readingNissan reduces price of all-electric car LEAF in Europe
Nissan is making zero-emission mobility more affordable by reducing the price of the all-electric Nissan LEAF by €3,000 in European markets. The change comes as part of a global effort to make the LEAF more affordable in the pioneering electric vehicle’s three main markets of Japan, Europe and the United States. In addition to the … Continue reading Nissan reduces price of all-electric car LEAF in Europe
Continue readingBest Practices for Utilities to Prepare for Electric Vehicles
In 2012, approximately 50,000 plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) were sold in the United States, and the market is expected to grow by more than 50% in 2013. When primarily charged at home, these vehicles will, for many families, become the single largest power consumer of any device connected at a residence. For utilities, PEVs represent … Continue reading Best Practices for Utilities to Prepare for Electric Vehicles
Continue readingInterest in Plug-In Electric Vehicles Growing in Metro Areas
Sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) will total more than 1.8 million in the largest 102 U.S. cities between now and 2020, according to a new Pike Research report. The report, entitled “Electric Vehicle Geographic Forecasts,” acknowledges that sales of PEVs have fallen short of projections to date. However, interest in these vehicles is growing, … Continue reading Interest in Plug-In Electric Vehicles Growing in Metro Areas
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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
Continue reading56,000 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
Continue readingQuebecers are among the most likely to consider buying an electric vehicle
According to a recent cross-Canada survey conducted by Harris/Decima for the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), 42% of Quebecers say they are likely to buy or ready to consider buying an all-electric vehicle for their next purchase. This makes them among the most likely consumers in Canada to get this type of vehicle, just behind British … Continue reading Quebecers are among the most likely to consider buying an electric vehicle
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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
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