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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Lithium Ion Battery Charger for Electric Vehicles
Green Watt Power, a division of Calex Mfg. Co., Inc., announces the 240 Watt EVC-52-240 Lithium Ion battery charger. The EVC-52-240 is designed for charging lithium ion batteries for a variety of applications including electric scooters, all terrain vehicles, etc. The unit is housed in a compact IP67 waterproof enclosure for ease of installation/mounting on … Continue reading Lithium Ion Battery Charger for Electric Vehicles
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Electric Motors for Electric Vehicles 2013-2023
All electric vehicles have at least one traction motor, so the market for electric vehicle traction motors is one of the largest markets for electric vehicle parts and a primary determinant of the performance and affordability of a given vehicle. Indeed, IDTechEx Research find that in 2013 44.6 million electric motors will be needed for … Continue reading Electric Motors for Electric Vehicles 2013-2023
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Nearly 2.6 Million Plug-In Electric Vehicles Will Be Sold in the United States between 2013 and 2022
As the market for plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in North America matures, the highest rates of growth can be found in predictable places: California, New York, and Florida, which have among the highest gasoline prices in the United States. Significant sales are also occurring, however, in more surprising locales, such as North Carolina and Texas. … Continue reading Nearly 2.6 Million Plug-In Electric Vehicles Will Be Sold in the United States between 2013 and 2022
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More Than 35 Million Electric Vehicles Will be On Roads Worldwide by 2022
The fast-growing market for electric vehicles (EVs) – including hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery electric vehicles – has become a small but important part of the global automotive industry. Governments worldwide are keen to see increasing penetrations of EVs due to the environmental, economic, and energy security benefits they provide. According to a new report … Continue reading More Than 35 Million Electric Vehicles Will be On Roads Worldwide by 2022
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Sales of Light-Duty Vehicles With 48-Volt Electrical Subsystems Will Reach Nearly 13.5 Million Annually by 2023
As auto manufacturers continue to replace mechanical systems with electrical components, particularly in stop-start vehicles, the demands for power have begun to outstrip the capabilities of traditional battery systems. Increasing the voltage of certain subsystems by four times
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Toyota hydrogen vehicle debuts at 2014 CES
Toyota unveiled a hydrogen powered “Car of the Future” that emits only water vapor, at the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Monday. Toyota said the prototype would have a driving range of about 300 miles (483 km) and accelerate from zero to 60 miles (96 km) per hour in about … Continue reading Toyota hydrogen vehicle debuts at 2014 CES
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U.S. sales of electric vehicles in 2013 jumped 84 percent over 2012 to more than 96,000
U.S. sales of electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in 2013 jumped 84 percent over 2012 to more than 96,000 — as price cuts and new models helped spur additional sales. In 2013, automakers sold nearly 49,000 plug-in hybrid vehicles — up 27 percent over 2012 — and 47,600 electric vehicles — up 241 percent, … Continue reading U.S. sales of electric vehicles in 2013 jumped 84 percent over 2012 to more than 96,000
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San Diego leads US in electric vehicles per capita
San Diego is one of the biggest markets in the nation for electric cars, and the latest models were on display Friday at the San Diego International Auto Show. One area of the auto show is the Eco Center, where visitors can learn more about ways to save money while helping to save the environment. … Continue reading San Diego leads US in electric vehicles per capita
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Ford Debuts New Electric Car, Runs on Solar Power
Instead of filling up on power from an electrical charger or outlet, the concept car comes with a solar panel roof that uses a concentrator lens, similar to a magnifying glass, to lure sunlight to fuel the vehicle. Ford’s solar tech partner SunPower is providing the solar cells for the roof. With a full charge, … Continue reading Ford Debuts New Electric Car, Runs on Solar Power
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California wants to make electric vehicles part of the grid
Got an electric car? The state wants you. The California Independent System Operator Corporation, manager of the power grid in the Golden State, hopes to integrate electric vehicles into the power grid. It hopes to assess how consumer use of electric vehicles could benefit electric reliability and to determine policies and technologies necessary for a … Continue reading California wants to make electric vehicles part of the grid
Continue readingBritish Gas launches UK’s largest ever electric commercial vehicle pilot with Nissan e-NV200
British Gas has launched the UK’s largest ever electric commercial vehicle pilot with 28 Nissan e-NV200 vans. The nationwide pilot will last for six months and will assess how the vans perform in winter conditions under typical British Gas home services usage patterns. With 13,000 home services vans, British Gas’ fleet is one of the … Continue reading British Gas launches UK’s largest ever electric commercial vehicle pilot with Nissan e-NV200
Continue readingRising electric vehicles in Norway
At Oslo, Hilde Charlotte Blomberg reached to the University, last Friday, she would send email to the Department of Informatics: “I went to work now, but all the spaces for electric cars have been taken. If you think your car is charged, I would appreciate if you could park elsewhere. I won’t get home if … Continue reading Rising electric vehicles in Norway
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Iberdrola and BMW enter into agreement to promote electric car in Spain
The two companies will also explore the possibilities of collaboration on innovation projects linked to electric mobility and technological initiatives with a view to exchanging information and helping to improve market penetration for this type of cars. IBERDROLA and BMW Ib
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Six Nissan Leaf electric vehicles power an office building
Survey Finds Many Households Can Use Electric Vehicles
Four out of 10 households could use an electric vehicle with little or no change to their driving habits and vehicle needs, according to a national survey released by the Union of Concerned Scientists and Consumers Union. While less than 1 percent of the country are driving electric vehicles (EVs) today, the
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Honda Joins Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Project
Honda has joined a demonstration project for experimental vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology aimed at providing a potentially valuable energy storage resource to the nation’s electrical grid while providing for more cost-effective ownership of plug-in electric vehicles. The Honda technology builds off of the research conducted by the University of Delaware and now supported by NRG Energy, … Continue reading Honda Joins Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Project
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Lithium ion batteries for the electric car
Electric cars will remain niche vehicles until we have much cheaper batteries. Bulky and expensive batteries are the bane of electric vehicles. A new MIT spinoff company, SolidEnergy, says it has a solution: materials that can increase the amount of energy that lithium-ion batteries store by 30 percent or more and lower costs enough to … Continue reading Lithium ion batteries for the electric car
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