Pike Research Senior Research Analyst Dave Hurst will participate in the following discussion: Overview and Forecast for the EV Battery Market and What it Means for EV Sales at 8:45 am on Wednesday. To schedule a meeting at this event, Please Contact Us. The Electric Vehicle & Infrastructure Summit is the second major event of … Continue reading Electric Vehicle & Infrastructure
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Worldwide Electric Vehicle Sales to Reach 3.8 Million Annually by 2020
Since the launch of the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt, in late 2010, plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) have become more widely available in Asia Pacific, North America, and Western Europe. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), which first appeared a decade earlier, are now selling steadily in those regions as well. According to a new report from … Continue reading Worldwide Electric Vehicle Sales to Reach 3.8 Million Annually by 2020
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Nissan to start manufacturing Leaf electric car at U.S. plant
The assembly start in Smyrna follows the opening of an adjacent battery plant. Nissan said it is the only automaker to make its own electric vehicle batteries, at the largest lithium-ion automotive battery plant in the US. It has plans to start similar battery and EV making at its plant in Sunderland, north east England, … Continue reading Nissan to start manufacturing Leaf electric car at U.S. plant
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DOD Electric Vehicles Will Supply Power to Local Grids
As the military continues to move away from dependence on fossil fuels, the Defense Department plans to spend $20 million on a fleet of electric vehicles unique in their ability to export their own power and offset their cost. Camron Gorguinpour, special assistant to the assistant secretary of the Air Force for installations, environment and … Continue reading DOD Electric Vehicles Will Supply Power to Local Grids
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Ames Laboratory to Lead New Research Effort to Address Shortages in Rare Earth
The U.S. Department of Energy announced today that a team led by Ames Laboratory in Ames, Iowa, has been selected for an award of up to $120 million over five years to establish an Energy Innovation Hub that will develop solutions to the domestic shortages of rare earth metals and other materials critical for U.S. … Continue reading Ames Laboratory to Lead New Research Effort to Address Shortages in Rare Earth
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Electric 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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Nissan and BMW Spearheading Wireless EV Charging Technology
Even though recent years have seen an increase in the numbers of electric vehicles as well as charging stations, these are still not the most popular choice as people harbor fears of getting stranded far away from home if they run out of electrical power. This has paved way for car makers such as Nissan … Continue reading Nissan and BMW Spearheading Wireless EV Charging Technology
Continue readingNissan Leaf gets battery warranty boost
Almost 18,000 Leaf owners complained of battery capacity loss and poor performance in their vehicle’s lithium-ion battery. Therefore Nissan decided to replace those batteries and also extend the warranty coverage. With this action, Nissan becomes the first and only manufacturer in the automotive industry to provide limited warranty coverage for battery capacity loss for electric … Continue reading Nissan Leaf gets battery warranty boost
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Electric Vehicle Encyclopedia
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Electric Vehicle Encyclopedia http://www.reportlinker.com/p0944830/Electric-Vehicle-Encyclopedia.html#utm_source=NEWS.GNOM.ES&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Clean_Vehicle IDTechEx has prepared the world’s first encyclopedia on the present and future of electric vehicles and their components. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, you can now obtain clarity about all those acronyms and the … Continue reading Electric Vehicle Encyclopedia
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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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ABB fast chargers power award winning electric buses
Award winning electric buses are using ABB fast chargers to double their range and slash the cost of recharging. The Optare Versa EV midibuses recently won the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Award for Automotive Innovation 2012. ABB worked closely with Optare to ensure the Versa EV was compatible with ABB Terra … Continue reading ABB fast chargers power award winning electric buses
Continue readingBritish Companies Could Save an Average £350,000 by Switching 10% of their Fleet to Electric Vehicles
Companies could cut the running costs of their fleets* by an average of £350,000 and reduce CO2emissions by more than 5% (830 tonnes) each year by replacing just 10% of their current vehicles with electric models. The potential savings were identified in a British Gas study, conducted by TRL, the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory. The … Continue reading British Companies Could Save an Average £350,000 by Switching 10% of their Fleet to Electric Vehicles
Continue readingNew Ford Test for Electric Vehicle Batteries Simulates 10 Years of Use in 10 Months’ Time
New Ford battery life validation protocol draws on two decades of electrified vehicle field experience to predict how lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries are likely to perform as far as 150,000 miles down the road Battery reliability has been identified as the top purchase consideration for potential customers, beating out other factors including fuel efficiency Ford is … Continue reading New Ford Test for Electric Vehicle Batteries Simulates 10 Years of Use in 10 Months’ Time
Continue readingNissan US lithium-ion battery plant starts LEAF EV pack production
The cell fabrication factory in Smyrna is the largest plant in the U.S. that builds automotive-scale lithium–ion batteries, and one of just three globally for Nissan. Nissan’s lithium-ion automotive battery plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, US, has started production of battery components for 2013 Nissan LEAF electric vehicle (EV). The first set of batteries manufactured at … Continue reading Nissan US lithium-ion battery plant starts LEAF EV pack production
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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
Continue readingKYOCERA Solar Panels Power Innovative Solar-to-EV Project with Smart City San Diego
-Kyocera Solar Inc., a leading supplier of reliable solar modules and renewable energy solutions, announced today that its photovoltaic (PV) solar panels are powering the new 90-kilowatt canopy that charges electric vehicles (EVs) at the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The Solar-to-EV project, in partnership with Smart City San Diego, is run by San Diego Gas … Continue reading KYOCERA Solar Panels Power Innovative Solar-to-EV Project with Smart City San Diego
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BMW: Electric vehicles will arrive at dealers in 2014
The BMW i3 electric concept car marks 40 years of electric vehicles from the Bavarian automaker. Looking back on the history of BMW’s electric efforts is interesting for anyone who thinks the capabilities of today’s EVs would have been out of reach a generation ago. I say that primarily because of the BMW E1. A … Continue reading BMW: Electric vehicles will arrive at dealers in 2014
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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
Continue readingPlug-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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