The Colorado legislature passed six different bills supporting electric vehicles in the 2013 session, boosting the state to an A- ranking in a report card comparison of six southwestern states’ government policies designed to push the cars from showrooms to roads. The report card was released on May 15, the same day that Gov. John … Continue reading Colorado Gets An
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Electric vehicles provide electricity to the U.S. power grid
U.S. power company NRG Energy Inc said on Friday a technology it developed with the University of Delaware has sold power from electric vehicles to the power grid for the first time. The University and NRG said in a statement that they began work on the so-called eV2g program in September 2011 to provide a … Continue reading Electric vehicles provide electricity to the U.S. power grid
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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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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
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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Electric 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
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
Continue readingAeroVironment Integrates Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Technology into Electric Vehicle Charging Systems
AeroVironment, Inc. and the United States Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), managed by Battelle, announced a commercial license agreement for a technology that supports widespread adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) by helping to stabilize the electrical grid — the network of electricity generation, transmission and distribution that powers the nation.
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Tesla Test-Drive Controversy Misses the Big Picture
The past few weeks have seen a Wimbledon-worthy back and forth between EV advocates and detractors as they discussed the fairness of a disastrous road trip in a battery-powered Tesla Model S that was written about in the New York Times. The dispute centers on the writer
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Variable Utility Rate Plans for Electric Vehicle Drivers Will Have Little Impact
For electric utility companies, the increasing market adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) represents both a significant business opportunity and a series of challenges. Many observers have suggested that variable rate plans specific to PEV owners could be a lucrative business model for utilities. According to a new report from Pike Research, a part of … Continue reading Variable Utility Rate Plans for Electric Vehicle Drivers Will Have Little Impact
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For electric utility companies, the increasing market adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) represents both a significant business opportunity and a series of challenges. Many observers have suggested that variable rate plans specific to PEV owners could be a lucrative business model for utilities. According to a new report from Pike Research, a part of … Continue reading Variable Utility Rate Plans for Electric Vehicle Drivers Will Have Little Impact
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Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Market to Surpass $3.8 Billion by 2020
Although sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) to date have been lower than previously forecast, the PEV market is expected to continue to grow, and to see stronger growth when the worldwide economy improves and as battery prices come down. A key enabler, and a direct result, of that growth will be expanding sales of … Continue reading Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Market to Surpass $3.8 Billion by 2020
Continue readingFor Nissan LEAF owners in the Netherlands, charging is about to get faster and easier
Nissan LEAF owners can follow the development of new stations on a dedicated website (www.leafhebbers.nl) and will be pleased to hear they can use the quick chargers free of charge until May 31, 2013. This latest initiative follows a similar project in Belgium, where Nissan also partnered with The New Motion to help extend the … Continue reading For Nissan LEAF owners in the Netherlands, charging is about to get faster and easier
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New York’s Bloomberg Calls for More Electric Vehicle Charging
In his twelfth and final State of the City address, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg called to make the city a national leader in electric vehicles. He will start with a pilot for curbside Level III fast chargers. More importantly, Bloomberg will change the building code so that up to 20 percent of new … Continue reading New York’s Bloomberg Calls for More Electric Vehicle Charging
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Nissan wants one-stop shopping for its electric vehicles and home chargers
More than three years ago, Nissan (NASDAQ: NSANY) chose AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) as the preferred home charging station of choice for its all-electric Leaf. On Thursday, the integration between purchasing a car and using an AeroVironment charger has been significantly streamlined. AeroVironment has a new dealer program that allows for residential charging packages for car … Continue reading Nissan wants one-stop shopping for its electric vehicles and home chargers
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Obama Launches Electric Vehicles Everywhere Challenge
As part of the EV Everywhere Grand Challenge, the new Workplace Charging Challenge aims to expand access to charging stations in cities across the U.S. At the Washington Auto Show, Secretary Chu announced the Workplace Charging Challenge. The Challenge aims to increase the number of U.S. employers offering charging tenfold over the next five years. … Continue reading Obama Launches Electric Vehicles Everywhere Challenge
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Quebecers are among the most likely to consider buying an electric vehicle
According to a recent cross-Canada survey conducted by Harris/Decima for the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), 42% of Quebecers say they are likely to buy or ready to consider buying an all-electric vehicle for their next purchase. This makes them among the most likely consumers in Canada to get this type of vehicle, just behind British … Continue reading Quebecers are among the most likely to consider buying an electric vehicle
Continue readingElectric Vehicle & Infrastructure
Pike Research Senior Research Analyst Dave Hurst will participate in the following discussion: Overview and Forecast for the EV Battery Market and What it Means for EV Sales at 8:45 am on Wednesday. To schedule a meeting at this event, Please Contact Us. The Electric Vehicle & Infrastructure Summit is the second major event of … Continue reading Electric Vehicle & Infrastructure
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Worldwide Electric Vehicle Sales to Reach 3.8 Million Annually by 2020
Since the launch of the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt, in late 2010, plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) have become more widely available in Asia Pacific, North America, and Western Europe. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), which first appeared a decade earlier, are now selling steadily in those regions as well. According to a new report from … Continue reading Worldwide Electric Vehicle Sales to Reach 3.8 Million Annually by 2020
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