Power that electric car with coal and its somewhat better than gasoline; power with wind power or solar energy and there’s no comparison. A few months back I did a post called The World’s 7 Greenest Vehicles. It only included one car. Since then a few readers have emailed to ask if I could do … Continue reading Petrol versus Electric Vehicle Emissions
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US to see 2.7 million plug-in electric vehicles on roads by 2023
Annual sales in North America, Western Europe, and Asia Pacific will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 23.7 percent, report concludes. The largest regional market for plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) is North America, with estimated 2013 sales of slightly less than 100,000. Navigant Research expects that figure to grow rapidly over the next … Continue reading US to see 2.7 million plug-in electric vehicles on roads by 2023
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Spanish island El Hierro to be fully powered by wind energy, hydroelectric
Spain’s Canary Islands, El Hierro, is making a splash by becoming the first island in the world fully energy self-sufficient through combined water and wind power. A wind farm opening at the end of June will turn into electricity the gusts that rake the steep cliffs and green mountains of the volcanic island off the … Continue reading Spanish island El Hierro to be fully powered by wind energy, hydroelectric
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Chinese drivers hesitant to adopt electric vehicles
The room exploded in cheers when it was announced that the Denza electric car would sell for RMB 369,000 ($59,100), at the Beijing Auto Show earlier this week. A joint venture between German giant, Daimler, and Chinese electric vehicle makers, BYD, the Denza is the latest car to take advantage of China’s push to put … Continue reading Chinese drivers hesitant to adopt electric vehicles
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Tesla Chooses Hanergy Solar’s Thin-film Products for its Supercharging System
At the recent delivery ceremony of Tesla’s first batch of Chinese orders in Beijing, two PV charging systems caught the eyes of the guests. The system was requested by Tesla Motors, and designed and manufactured by Hanergy Solar Group. Hanergy thin-film flexible PV system was Tesla’s first choice for the first PV Supercharger station in … Continue reading Tesla Chooses Hanergy Solar’s Thin-film Products for its Supercharging System
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Tesla will sell its electric vehicles in China
Tesla Motors Inc hopes to launch a nationwide charging and service network for its electric vehicles by as early as 2015, CEO Elon Musk said in Beijing on Monday. Tesla will build solar-powered charging stations in Beijing and Shanghai this year and will add more charging stations across the country in the coming years, Musk … Continue reading Tesla will sell its electric vehicles in China
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There are now more than 400,000 electric cars on the world’s roads
There are now more than 400,000 electric cars on the world’s roads – twice as many as a year ago, and on current trends there will be a million by 2016. Leading the market are the USA, Japan and China – while Europe trails behind. The number of electrically powered automobiles worldwide climbed to just … Continue reading There are now more than 400,000 electric cars on the world’s roads
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Electric cars will be on the streets of Dubai in the next 18 months
Power chiefs are already in talks to build a network of charging stations at locations such as hotels and shopping malls. Dewa, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, intends to test 100 electric cars in its own fleet over the next two years. “We just started our strategy,” Saeed Al Tayer, Dewa chief and vice … Continue reading Electric cars will be on the streets of Dubai in the next 18 months
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The Future of Electric Vehicles in India
Since the last few years, the use of Electric vehicles as a successful transport option is catching up very fast with our times, and we hear from the automobile industry that we are almost there. The battery is now thoroughly tested and completely reliable. Governments are now seeing the huge benefits of moving away from … Continue reading The Future of Electric Vehicles in India
Continue readingSales of Electric Vehicles Rise 13% in the U.S.
The electric car market of the United States, the fiercest battlefield for the global electric vehicle makers, is continuing to grow. According to the hybridcars.com of the U.S., the sales of electric vehicles in the country totaled 10,873 units in the first quarter of this year, up 13.4 percent from a year ago. Nissan’s Leaf … Continue reading Sales of Electric Vehicles Rise 13% in the U.S.
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Annual Sales of Hybrid and Electric Trucks Will Reach Nearly 105,000 by 2020
Hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles will each have specific niches, report finds. Despite government support, such as funding under the United States’ economic stimulus efforts, the market for hybrid and electric trucks has struggled to expand beyond a narrow niche. Nevertheless, a significant number of players continue to develop hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), … Continue reading Annual Sales of Hybrid and Electric Trucks Will Reach Nearly 105,000 by 2020
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Solar Power Recharging Station for Electric Vehicles
Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Kyocera Communication Systems Co., Ltd. (herein “KCCS”) announced today that they have installed a “Solar Cycle Station for EV” at the headquarters of Shintec Hozumi Co., Ltd. in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Based on a development plan by Shintec Hozumi, KCCS designed and constructed the system so that solar-generated … Continue reading Solar Power Recharging Station for Electric Vehicles
Continue readingSales of Electric Vehicles Will Reach Nearly 12.4 Million Annually by 2022
Increasing availability of electric vehicle models will help drive market growth, report concludes. After decades of dominance by internal combustion engines, the worldwide automobile market is diversifying at a rapid pace. Government incentives, consumer desire for more fuel-efficient, cleaner forms of transportation, and fleet managers’ interest in lower-cost operations are all driving growth in electric … Continue reading Sales of Electric Vehicles Will Reach Nearly 12.4 Million Annually by 2022
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General Motors (GM) Plans $449M Investment in Advancing Battery Technology for Electric Vehicles
In preparation for the next generation of electric vehicles and advanced battery technologies, General Motors will invest $449 million to upgrade manufacturing processes at Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly and Brownstown Battery Assembly plants. “General Motors is committed to building award-winning products and developing technologies in America, which helps to grow our economy from a resurgent auto … Continue reading General Motors (GM) Plans $449M Investment in Advancing Battery Technology for Electric Vehicles
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GE Announces Interoperability Convenience for Electric Vehicle Drivers
GE’s Industrial Solutions business (NYSE: GE) today announced that it is implementing an open access standard to its electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) Connect software platform to provide simple interoperability for drivers and expanded unit capabilities for owners. Programmers everywhere now can design and launch customized applications (apps) for GE’s WattStation* EVSE via the cloud. … Continue reading GE Announces Interoperability Convenience for Electric Vehicle Drivers
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Opel to launch an electric vehicle in 2016 or 2017
According to a recent report, Opel is preparing to a handful of new models. Citing company insiders, Automobilwoche is reporting Opel is planning to launch an electric car in 2016 or 2017. Little is known about the car but it will reportedly be smaller and more affordable than the Amprea. While Opel isn’t a stranger … Continue reading Opel to launch an electric vehicle in 2016 or 2017
Continue readingTesla electric vehicles breaks norwegian sales records
Tesla Motors Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been making news too often these days. The company, which recently launched its sedan the Model S, has reported that it sold 1493 sedans in Norway and that too for the month of March alone. This is something remarkable considering that the country has over five million denizens. What makes … Continue reading Tesla electric vehicles breaks norwegian sales records
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Lithium Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles Will Surpass $26 Billion in Annual Revenue by 2023
The steady increase in sales of electric vehicles (EVs) has led to advances in EV batteries, particularly those using lithium ion (Li-ion) technology. While early hybrid vehicles featured nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries, Li-ion batteries have taken over, particularly in the latest generation of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs). According to a new report from Navigant Research, … Continue reading Lithium Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles Will Surpass $26 Billion in Annual Revenue by 2023
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First Zero-Emissions All-Electric Bus Launches in Rio de Janeiro
Fetranspor and Rio Bus, the public transportation companies for the state and city of Rio, and BYD, a Chinese company with leading technologies on batteries and electric vehicles, joined together at the opening ceremonies for the launch of the BYD 100% electric bus this week. This is the first pure-electric bus to launch in Rio … Continue reading First Zero-Emissions All-Electric Bus Launches in Rio de Janeiro
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Lithium-ion batteries successfully pass ageing test
The BPT-S 5 Hybrid from Bosch uses lithium-ion batteries, which continue after years of intensive use to reliably provide households with electricity from its own PV system without the need for maintenance. This has now been proven through ageing tests, which have been carried out by the independent Institute for Power Electronics and Electrical Drives … Continue reading Lithium-ion batteries successfully pass ageing test
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