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
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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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Sales of electric vehicles got off to a slow start in January
Early-year electric vehicles are often hurt because some owners rush to buy them in December to take advantage of tax credits of up to $7,500 before the tax year expires. But poor weather and lower gas prices also were factors. General Motors Co. said sales of its plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt fell 19.5 percent in … Continue reading Sales of electric vehicles got off to a slow start in January
Continue readingElectric Vehicle Charging Equipment Will Reach $5.8 Billion in Annual Revenue by 2022
Global sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) rose by more than 55 percent in 2013, and the market is expected to continue to grow at a steady pace over the next nine years. That expansion has led to solid growth in the market for electric vehicle charging equipment (better known in the industry as electric … Continue reading Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Will Reach $5.8 Billion in Annual Revenue by 2022
Continue readingRenault Sold 8,500 Electric Vehicles in 2013
According to the latest preliminary data on Renault EV sales, the French manufacturer ended the year of 2013 with 18,673 electric vehicles sold. Of which ~97% were sold in Europe. Renault’s first model, the Renault Fluence Z.E., noted a huge downfall from low levels in 2012 to rock bottom in 2013 and recently we learned … Continue reading Renault Sold 8,500 Electric Vehicles in 2013
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FedEx to test Nissan’s electric e-NV200 delivery van in Washington DC area
After pilot programs in international markets like Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Brazil, FedEx will deploy a fleet of electric delivery vans in Washington DC. The goal is to test the Nissan e-NV200, which is 100% electric, under real-world conditions and, we can assume, eventually use EVs on a large scale and burn less … Continue reading FedEx to test Nissan’s electric e-NV200 delivery van in Washington DC area
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Nissan LEAF is best-selling EV in history with 45% market share
The 100,000th customer is a British dentist. After revolutionizing passenger vehicle segment Nissan is electrifying LCVs with the e-NV200. The 100,000th all-electric Nissan LEAF is being bought by a customer in the United Kingdom. The Nissan LEAF, the world’s first mass-produced zero emissions vehicle, remains the best-selling EV in history with a 45% market share. … Continue reading Nissan LEAF is best-selling EV in history with 45% market share
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Powering Electric Car With PluggedSolar Energy
With the newest trend in hybrid car technology being solar, Ensupra Solar markets their PluggedSolar technology as a way to power your hybrid car today using solar energy. PluggedSolar generates about 3000 kWh annually, which is sufficient to drive an electric car for 10,000 miles in a year. It
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SwRI develops ERCOT Vehicle-To-Grid (V2G) system
Southwest Research Institute has deployed the first vehicle-to-grid aggregation system qualified by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to manage charging activities for a fleet of electric delivery trucks. The SwRI system suspends vehicle charging when the electric grid frequency drops too far below 60 Hertz, the normal operating frequency. This novel smart grid … Continue reading SwRI develops ERCOT Vehicle-To-Grid (V2G) system
Continue readingElectric Vehicle Manufacturers Will Pursue New Revenue Streams Beyond Vehicle Sales in 2014
The global electric vehicle (EV) industry is expected to expand significantly in 2014. The selection of models will increase, as luxury automakers Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo will all introduce their first EVs and more affordable EV options are introduced by Kia, Mahindra, Skoda, and Volkswagen. According to a new white paper from … Continue reading Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Will Pursue New Revenue Streams Beyond Vehicle Sales in 2014
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Could lithium-sulfur batteries eliminate Electric Vehicle range anxiety?
Batteries could contribute more to the distance that electric vehicles can travel before needing to be charged. But lithium-sulfur batteries need to overcome a few technical hurdles first. A novel design for a critical part of the battery that has been shown to significantly extend the technology's lifespan could bring it closer to commercial use. … Continue reading Could lithium-sulfur batteries eliminate Electric Vehicle range anxiety?
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Nearly 350,000 Hybrid and Electric Trucks Will be Sold Worldwide from 2013 to 2020
While hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric drivetrains have successfully penetrated the light duty passenger vehicle market, the commercial truck market has proven to be more of a challenge. Government stimulus spending from 2008 to 2011 spurred R&D, production, and deployment of hybrid and plug-in commercial trucks, but demand has only recently begun to grow. … Continue reading Nearly 350,000 Hybrid and Electric Trucks Will be Sold Worldwide from 2013 to 2020
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