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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Tesla shows off 90-second battery swap that will power electric vehicles
Tesla Motors Inc., the electric-car make, showed a battery swapping system for its Model S sedan that’s faster than charging and ensures the car earns maximum zero-emission vehicle credits in California. Musk and Franz Von Holzhausen, Tesla’s chief designer, demonstrated the system late yesterday at the company’s Hawthorne, California, design studio. The device removes and … Continue reading Tesla shows off 90-second battery swap that will power electric vehicles
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Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) may boost ROI for electric vehicles
Though still in its infancy to a degree,V2G technology is being tested widely in both the private and public sectors. For example, the University of Delaware and NRG Energy
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U.S. launches ‘eGallon’ measures for electric vehicles
The U.S. Energy Department on Tuesday launched an online tool to promote electric vehicles by comparing the costs of fueling an EV vs. driving on gasoline. How much does it cost to commute to work or drive across town? The price of gasoline is posted at every corner gas station, but what about the … Continue reading U.S. launches ‘eGallon’ measures for electric vehicles
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Smith Electric Fleet Surpasses 700 Vehicles and Five Million Miles of Operation
Smith Electric Vehicles Corp. (‘Smith Electric’ or ‘the Company’), the leading global producer of all-electric medium-duty commercial vehicles, today announced that it has now produced over 700 of its all-electric Edison and Newton trucks, which have cumulatively generated over five million miles on the road. This is a significant milestone for the Company and shows … Continue reading Smith Electric Fleet Surpasses 700 Vehicles and Five Million Miles of Operation
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Bosch Makes PluglessTM EV Charging Affordable
Bosch Automotive Service Solutions, an operation of Bosch Automotive Aftermarket, one of the leading providers of vehicle diagnostics, workshop equipment, software and charging solutions for the global automotive market, today announced an exclusive distribution and installation agreement with Evatran Group, Inc. to offer the PluglessTM Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging System, the first commercially … Continue reading Bosch Makes PluglessTM EV Charging Affordable
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NB Power promoting use of electric vehicles
NB Power has launched a project to evaluate the suitability of electric vehicles and charger technologies in the province. The project will look at how the vehicles work in New Brunswick’s geography and climate. President Gaetan Thomas says the utility has added five electric vehicles along with charging facilities in Fredericton, Moncton and Bouctouche. The … Continue reading NB Power promoting use of electric vehicles
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Electric Cars Need Artificial Engine Sounds
Sounds for electric cars should have the characteristics of engine sounds which alternate in pitch, frequency and volume in relation to speed and acceleration. These are just some of the conclusions found in “White paper on external sounds for electric cars”, the first report on sound design and requirements for sound systems in electric and … Continue reading Electric Cars Need Artificial Engine Sounds
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Electric Vehicles with 1,000-mile range to be in the market soon
It would be a breakthrough that counters criticism from a cynical public who, in the past, have pointed out that electric vehicles travel only a short distance and need a whole night to recharge. “I can tell you that there will be a vehicle that will do Land’s End to John O’Groat’s on a single … Continue reading Electric Vehicles with 1,000-mile range to be in the market soon
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Study Explores Environmental and Health Impacts of Lithium Batteries for Electric Vehicles
In a new study, researchers are assessing the life cycle of batteries in order to find ways to reduce global warming emissions and address nanotechnology innovations that could improve the overall performance of the batteries. Lithium (Li-ion) batteries used to power plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles show overall promise to
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Merkel Sticks to Target of 1 Million Electric Vehicles on Roads by 2020
German “angst” is holding back adoption of electric vehicles there, remarked BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer a couple of weeks ago. The Nissan LEAF Sells for a Few Ticks Below $49,000 in Germany But German Chancellor Angela Merkel doesn’t seem to care about that pent up angst. Merkel, just days ago, reaffirmed the German target of … Continue reading Merkel Sticks to Target of 1 Million Electric Vehicles on Roads by 2020
Continue readingElectric vehicles will have a range of at least 300km by 2020, Bosch CEO Volkmar Denner predicted
If the projection becomes reality it would all but eliminate one of the big reservations car buyers now have about EVs, which currently have a range of around 150km. The Bosch CEO expressed optimism over the outlook for electric vehicles. “Electromobility is currently still a niche business, but after 2020 it could very well become … Continue reading Electric vehicles will have a range of at least 300km by 2020, Bosch CEO Volkmar Denner predicted
Continue readingZSW produces Lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, solar power storage systems with 10,000 charge cycles
Scientists at the Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg, ZSW (Germany) have developed top-class lithium-ion batteries. In terms of the cycle stability – an important parameter for the lifetime – the high-performance cells now exceed the current international state of technology: more than 10,000 full cycles have been achieved so far, ZSW reports … Continue reading ZSW produces Lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, solar power storage systems with 10,000 charge cycles
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Tesla Repayment Shows the Strength of Energy Department
Tesla Motors repaid the entire remaining balance on a $465 million loan from the Department of Energy nine years earlier than originally required. U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz made the following statement: “When you’re talking about cutting-edge clean energy technologies, not every investment will succeed — but today’s repayment is the latest indication that the … Continue reading Tesla Repayment Shows the Strength of Energy Department
Continue readingTesla’s Model S set to bring electric vehicles into the mainstream
Tesla, a US state-supported electric car manufacturer, published dazzling first-quarter financial results for 2013, suggesting the era of the plug-in car may have arrived in earnest. With almost 5,000 delivered worldwide, the Silicon Valley company’s Tesla Model S luxury electric sedan outsold the German top-three, the Audi A8, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S Class. … Continue reading Tesla’s Model S set to bring electric vehicles into the mainstream
Continue readingWorldwide Capacity of Lithium Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles Will Multiply More than 10-Fold by 2020
Improvements in lithium ion (Li-ion) battery technology are helping to accelerate the worldwide market for electric vehicles (EVs). In the last few years, automakers have shifted from nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries to Li-ion batteries. This shift represents a major endorsement of Li-ion chemistry and its ability to perform consistently in an automotive environment. According to … Continue reading Worldwide Capacity of Lithium Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles Will Multiply More than 10-Fold by 2020
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