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
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Electric 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
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Nearly 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
Continue readingConsumer Concerns about Driving Range and Economics Continue to Hinder Interest in Purchasing Electric Vehicles
The volume of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) has grown significantly over the last year, with many auto manufacturers adding new models to their fleets. Indeed, several auto manufacturers are electrifying their fleets with innovative models. The PEV market is expected to grow swiftly, with a compound annual growth rate of 30 percent between 2012 and … Continue reading Consumer Concerns about Driving Range and Economics Continue to Hinder Interest in Purchasing Electric Vehicles
Continue readingElectric Vehicles Nissan LEAF: David Cameron Visits Sunderland Plant As Production Starts
The Japanese company has invested £420 million in the production of the car which will support 2,000 jobs in the UK’s automotive industry. The new version of the 100 percent electric car has more than 100 modifications and will roll off the line at the company’s record-breaking Sunderland plant. Rolling off the line at the … Continue reading Electric Vehicles Nissan LEAF: David Cameron Visits Sunderland Plant As Production Starts
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Falling Gasoline Use Means United States Can Just Say No to New Pipelines and Food-to-Fuel
Freeing America from its dependence on oil from unstable parts of the world is an admirable goal, but many of the proposed solutions—including the push for more home-grown biofuels and for the construction of the new Keystone XL pipeline to transport Canadian tar sands oil to refineries on the U.S. Gulf Coast—are harmful and simply … Continue reading Falling Gasoline Use Means United States Can Just Say No to New Pipelines and Food-to-Fuel
Continue readingCanada’s British Columbia extends incentive for use of electric vehicles
British Columbia announced Tuesday it is extending its clean energy vehicle incentive program for another year to encourage more commuters to make greener choices. Speaking at the opening of the 93rd Vancouver International Auto Show, B.C. Environment Minister Terry Lake said people in the province are starting to understand the program. “The dealers are starting … Continue reading Canada’s British Columbia extends incentive for use of electric vehicles
Continue readingFast DC Charging for Electric Vehicles
The electric vehicle (EV) industry is gearing up for the growth of fast direct current (DC) charging technology. Fast DC technology, which offers charging times of less than an hour, compared to 6 to 8 hours for conventional AC systems, promises to accelerate sales of battery electric vehicles, but the barriers to widespread adoption remain … Continue reading Fast DC Charging for Electric Vehicles
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AMP Electric Vehicles Appoints Former US Secretary of Energy, and Former Governor of New Mexico, Bill Richardson to Advisory Board
AMP Holding Inc., an OEM manufacturer of alternative fuel trucks, under the Workhorse® brand, announced today the addition of Bill Richardson, former Governor of New Mexico as the newest member of the Advisory Board of AMP Electric Vehicles. As Governor, Richardson’s bold governing style moved New Mexico forward in several important areas, including clean energy, … Continue reading AMP Electric Vehicles Appoints Former US Secretary of Energy, and Former Governor of New Mexico, Bill Richardson to Advisory Board
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Mahindra launches electric vehicles e2o
Mahindra Reva unveiled its Mahindra e2o vehicle at a ceremony at India Gate in New Delhi. Present on the occasion were Dr. Farooq Abdullah. Hon. Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Mr. Praful Patel, Hon. Minster, Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises and Mrs. Sheila Dixit, Chief Minister of Delhi, together with Mr. Anand Mahindra, Chairman, … Continue reading Mahindra launches electric vehicles e2o
Continue readingObama pushes $2-billion funding for electric vehicles
President Barack Obama is in Chicago today, talking up the need for a $2-billion Energy Trust Fund he wants to help fund research into how to run the cars and trucks of the future on fuels other than oil. Obama mentioned his proposal prominently in last month
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Asia’s largest bike show to feature light electric vehicles
Asia’s largest bike show, scheduled to begin in Taipei on March 20, will focus on light electric vehicles (LEVs), according to Taiwan’s main trade promotion body. The Taipei International Cycle Show will set up an area for the public to give the LEVs a try and also hold seminars, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council … Continue reading Asia’s largest bike show to feature light electric vehicles
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Beijing unveils policies for electric vehicles
Beijingers who plan to buy electric cars won’t have to compete for a license plates due to a series of preferential policies for new energy vehicles that will be rolled out soon. Beijing will unveil policies for electric vehicles in the first half of 2013, including a maximum purchase subsidy of 120,000 yuan (19,296 U.S. … Continue reading Beijing unveils policies for electric vehicles
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Ameco Solar: Our Chevy Volt Runs On Solar Energy
While driving an electric car is reducing our carbon footprint, we are also reducing our greenhouse emissions by using solar power to charge our new Chevy Volt. The bright and bold design — done by Iconography Studios over in Los Alamitos — highlights the fact that our brand new electric car is powered by solar … Continue reading Ameco Solar: Our Chevy Volt Runs On Solar Energy
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