Springtime is the time of year where we start to see the first signs of growth; the green shoots of what will turn into a verdant garden or a bountiful harvest. As the first quarter of 2014 comes to a close, we are seeing some encouraging signs that both electric sales, and their benefits, will … Continue reading 3 Strong Trends in the Electric Vehicle Market
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Uruguay’s Public Transport Goes Electric
This year the first 50 electric taxis will ply the streets of the Uruguayan capital. Taxi fleets in Bogotá and London are also incorporating electric vehicles, said Campal, and they are already in service in Hong Kong and the Chinese city of Shenzhen, where they are made. But in Montevideo, it has not yet been … Continue reading Uruguay’s Public Transport Goes Electric
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Rare earths – key facts
First rare-earth element discovered by Finnish chemist Johan Gadolin in 1792 after receiving a heavy mineral from Swedish village of Ytterby. Subsequent rare-earth elements identified and isolated over a period of about 150 years. The core group of 15 rare earths are known as lanthanides. These have an atomic number from 57 to 71 and … Continue reading Rare earths – key facts
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Lithium-air battery has higher energy density than Li-ion
Researchers are reporting new progress on a so-called breathing battery that has the potential to one day replace the lithium-ion technology in electric vehicles. The team, from Mie University in Japan, presented their work at the 247th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS). ‘Lithium-air batteries are lightweight and deliver a large … Continue reading Lithium-air battery has higher energy density than Li-ion
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Electric vehicle market share in 19 countries
How do electric vehicle sales compare to overall consumer vehicle sales? Check out the answer for 19 countries in the charts below! Commenting on my last article here on ABB Conversations, which was about the top electric cars in 17 European countries, ABB solar expert Pablo Astorga suggested writing an article featuring the percentage … Continue reading Electric vehicle market share in 19 countries
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Electric vehicles get green light in China
Premier Li Keqiang vowed during the just-concluded National People’s Congress to tackle China’s massive pollution problem and that promise could lead to many more green vehicles in the country. Electric vehicles had already enjoyed a sales surge just before the two sessions started. The sale of green vehicles has suddenly become a hot item as … Continue reading Electric vehicles get green light in China
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Norway to become first nation where one in every 100 cars is electric
Popular electric vehicles in Norway include the Think and Buddy, which are both produced by Norwegian car makers, as well as Nissan’s Leaf and Tesla models. An electric vehicle currently fails to turn heads, especially in the nation’s capital of Oslo. Norway had a fledgling electric car industry of its own years ago. In order … Continue reading Norway to become first nation where one in every 100 cars is electric
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Rows of electric cars are to become a common sight across the island of Jeju (South Korea) in the years ahead
Nothing signals Jeju’s com-mitment to green energy like its support for electric vehicles. The first vehicles arrived on the island in 2011 and by Oct. 2013 there were 360 vehicles and 497 refueling stations. 500 more vehicles are due to be added in 2014 and further refueling stations will be added on roads and at … Continue reading Rows of electric cars are to become a common sight across the island of Jeju (South Korea) in the years ahead
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Tesla aims for massive lithium-ion battery production
The Gigafactory is designed to reduce cell costs much faster than the status quo and, by 2020, produce more lithium ion batteries annually than were produced worldwide in 2013. By the end of the first year of volume production of our mass market vehicle, we expect the Gigafactory will have driven down the per kWh … Continue reading Tesla aims for massive lithium-ion battery production
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70 BMW i3 electric vehicles every day using wind power alone
BMW i3 customers will need to adjust to a delay of six months for their new car, CEO Norbert Reithofer reiterated at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. BMW won’t reveal which countries are creating the most demand, although it has said in the past North American sales will make up a decent proportion of the … Continue reading 70 BMW i3 electric vehicles every day using wind power alone
Continue readingElectric cars no longer the exception?
The Porsche Panamera S is quite a car. Sleek, powerful and aerodynamic, it’s capable of 167mph. But that’s not all. The version on display here in Geneva is also able to travel for about 20 miles on nothing but battery power. It is, of course, a hybrid. It has an electric motor sitting alongside a … Continue reading Electric cars no longer the exception?
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ZAP Launches New Small Electric Vehicle Sedan SPARKEE for City Commuters in China
ZAP (ZAAP) an automotive company incorporated in California and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California announced that Jonway Auto, its subsidiary in Zhejiang, China is launching a small EV sedan, SPARKEE for city commuters in China. Focusing on the growing demands for electric vehicles (EVs) in China driven by Chinese government policies, ZAP and Jonway Auto … Continue reading ZAP Launches New Small Electric Vehicle Sedan SPARKEE for City Commuters in China
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BYD Gets Greenlight to Sell Electric Vehicles in Beijing and Shanghai
In late February, Chinese automaker BYD won regulatory approval to begin selling electric vehicles in Beijing and Shanghai. Once the darling of international green-energy advocates and investors–Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. owns a 10 percent stake in BYD–the Shenzhen-based company has in recent years seen modest sales in China and shrinking profits. One hurdle has … Continue reading BYD Gets Greenlight to Sell Electric Vehicles in Beijing and Shanghai
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The Key to the California Carbon Problem: Tesla electric vehicles and Ivanpah Concentrated Solar Power
According to recent research, California is actually the Nation’s second-biggest carbon dioxide emitter, and the biggest problem is the transportation sector. This might come as a surprise when you read about California’s implementation of renewable energy, such as the recent startup of the world’s largest concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Ivanpah. In fact, by … Continue reading The Key to the California Carbon Problem: Tesla electric vehicles and Ivanpah Concentrated Solar Power
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One million electric vehicles on Philippine roads by 2020
Is this being too optimistic for a developing country that has learned to make do with the cheap and the old? Electric vehicle manufacturers, both local and foreign, beg to differ. In the 3rd Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit held in Pasig City on Thursday, February 27, more than 500 participants from all over the world … Continue reading One million electric vehicles on Philippine roads by 2020
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Wireless Charging Systems for Electric Vehicles Will Surpass 300,000 in Annual Sales by 2022
Wireless charging systems for electric vehicles (EVs) offer several advantages over conventional plug-in technology, foremost among them unparalleled convenience for EV owners. Until recently, these systems were in the R&D and pilot stages only, but now products have begun to reach the market, and several major EV manufacturers have plans to offer models with wireless … Continue reading Wireless Charging Systems for Electric Vehicles Will Surpass 300,000 in Annual Sales by 2022
Continue readingU.S. electric car maker Tesla to build battery plant
High-profile U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Motors announced Wednesday plans to build a huge lithium ion battery factory, which is expected to bring down cell costs drastically. Tesla, known for its expensive but highly admired electric sedans, said on its blog that, with its goal of producing a mass market electric car in about three … Continue reading U.S. electric car maker Tesla to build battery plant
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University and state work to make Delaware friendlier for electric vehicles
The university and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control are working together to build charging stations for electric vehicles across the state. The university and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) have recently begun work on a project to create a new infrastructure of electric vehicle charging stations … Continue reading University and state work to make Delaware friendlier for electric vehicles
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California, Florida, Washington Have Electric Vehicles Sales
Los Angeles continues to lead the nation in the number of electric vehicle sales, but Atlanta showed the greatest growth surge in the fourth quarter of last year, with sales up 52 percent from the third quarter. ChargePoint released a list of the Top 10 Regions with the largest growth of electric vehicle sales, with … Continue reading California, Florida, Washington Have Electric Vehicles Sales
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California Bill aims to accelerate number of electric vehicles
One million electric vehicles in 10 years is the goal of a new bill introduced in Sacramento. The “Charge Ahead California” bill is geared toward improving air quality, especially in low-income communities most impacted by pollution. Michelle Kinman, clean-energy advocate for Environment California, one of the bill’s sponsors, said the bill would expand current rebate … Continue reading California Bill aims to accelerate number of electric vehicles
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