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
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Denver 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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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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Electric Bicycles Will Reach Nearly $11 Billion in Annual Revenue by 2020
While electric bicycles (e-bicycles) are still a nascent market in North America, they have been embraced in many Asia Pacific countries as well as some countries in Europe. As the use of bicycles, scooters, and other forms of two-wheeled transport as commuting vehicles rises in large cities around the world, e-bicycles are expected to expand … Continue reading Electric Bicycles Will Reach Nearly $11 Billion in Annual Revenue by 2020
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Renault-Nissan sells 100,000th electric car
Renault-Nissan reached a major milestone earlier this month by selling its 100,000th electric vehicle. The lucky customer was American graduate student Allison Howard, who became the owner of a Leaf. “The age of the mainstream zero-emission vehicle is here,” said Renault-Nissan Alliance Chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn. “We expect demand to keep growing as the … Continue reading Renault-Nissan sells 100,000th electric car
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In the first six months of 2013, Americans bought more than 40,000 plug-in electric vehicles
Plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) sales tripled from about 17,000 in 2011 to about 52,000 in 2012. During the first six months of 2013, Americans bought over 40,000 plug-in electric vehicles (PEV), more than twice as many sold during the same period in 2012. The latest numbers also show how the early years of the PEV … Continue reading In the first six months of 2013, Americans bought more than 40,000 plug-in electric vehicles
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Chrysler, NextEnergy to test vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology in US
Chrysler has collaborated with Detroit-based NextEnergy to examine the vehicle-to-grid (V2G) electric vehicle (EV) technology. The test will be conducted with four battery-powered all-electric minivans featuring a charging module that is capable of simulating any electrical grid in the world. Both the companies expect that if ample number of EVs are connected together, their combined … Continue reading Chrysler, NextEnergy to test vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology in US
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Road Transport: The Cost of Renewable Solutions
The latest in a steadily expanding series of costing studies from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) describes “an increasingly positive outlook” for the use of renewable energy in road transport from 2020 onward. Road Transport: The Cost of Renewable Solutions (80 pages; English only), says the signs are encouraging, but continued research and development, … Continue reading Road Transport: The Cost of Renewable Solutions
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Military Alternative Fuel Fleet Spending to Hit
US military spending on alternative-drive vehicles for the non-tactical fleet will increase from more than $435 million in 2013 to $926 million by 2020, Navigant Research forecasts. This includes hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) and ethanol-powered vehicles, as well as vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. A majority of the growth will be made through … Continue reading Military Alternative Fuel Fleet Spending to Hit
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Review of the seine aval electric vehicles trial (SAVE)
Between March 2011 and December 2012, 65 Renault-Nissan electric vehicles were driven in the Seine Aval area and 130 charging stations installed as part of SAVE (Seine Aval Véhicules Électriques), France’s biggest ever trial of all-electric mobility, made possible by a partnership between eight public[1] and private[2] entities. On Monday July 8, 2013 the SAVE … Continue reading Review of the seine aval electric vehicles trial (SAVE)
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Renault-Nissan CEO sees 100,000 electric vehicles sold end-June
Renault and its Japanese partner Nissan will have sold a total of 100,000 electric vehicles so far by the end of June, Carlos Ghosn, chief executive of both companies, said on Saturday. But Ghosn, speaking at a conference in the southern French city of Aix-en-Provence, also said he did not expect any strong recovery in … Continue reading Renault-Nissan CEO sees 100,000 electric vehicles sold end-June
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China Electric Vehicle Market: 273,150 Units By 2017
In overall electric vehicle market, the output in China is still relatively low. According to the statistics of China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, China’s electric vehicle output in 2012 was only 12,552 units. In 2012, the main type of electric vehicle is pure electric type with the output of 11,241 units, accounting for the vast … Continue reading China Electric Vehicle Market: 273,150 Units By 2017
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Electric Vehicle Sales June 2013
Among plug-in vehicles (100% EVs and PHEVs), the Volt came in #1 this month, after a couple months sitting at #2 behind the Nissan Leaf. Also, compared to last June, the Volt saw a strong rise (from 1760 to 2698). For the year to date compared to the same period of 2012, sales are up … Continue reading Electric Vehicle Sales June 2013
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Automobile Production Sets New Record in 2012
World auto production set yet another record in 2012 and may rise even higher during 2013. According to London-based IHS Automotive, passenger-car production rose from 62.6 million in 2011 to 66.7 million in 2012, and it may reach 68.3 million in 2013. When cars are combined with light trucks, total light vehicle production rose from … Continue reading Automobile Production Sets New Record in 2012
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Lithium-ion batteries set to maintain market dominance
The successful commercialization and increased adoption of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) will spark dramatic growth in the global advanced battery market in the near future, says research and consulting firm GlobalData. The company’s latest report* forecasts global advanced battery market revenue to surge from $19.9 billion in 2012 to a … Continue reading Lithium-ion batteries set to maintain market dominance
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