Gas stations OK, electric-car chargers too ugly?
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 22, 2018
Delays in rolling out new electric-car charging infrastructure may not just be about economics.
BT Group Converts Telecom Infrastructure to EV Chargers
Cars That Think
JANUARY 22, 2024
One of the knocks on the potential of electric vehicles has been the paucity of charging stations compared with the near-ubiquitous presence of gas stations. The standard question posed by EV naysayers is, “What if an EV’s battery is nearly depleted and the nearest charging station is too far to reach?” government.
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BMW is planning to ditch gas-powered car production from German plant
Teslarati
JANUARY 10, 2024
German automaker BMW is making a major move toward EV production by ditching gas-powered vehicle manufacturing from its plant in Munich, Germany. By the end of 2027, Munich will produce exclusively all-electric vehicles in what executives call its “parent plant.” I’d love to hear from you!
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With gas phase-out in view, Europe could lose $160 billion in fuel taxes
Teslarati
JANUARY 30, 2024
With Europe’s gas phase-out plans now within view, the countries there could be set to lose significant funding from fuel taxes in the coming years. Still, the change could have some latent effects, especially as most countries get crucial revenue from taxes on gas. What about in other countries?
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Changes in overseas markets of charging pile companies
Setec Powerr
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
In order to reduce dependence on oil resources, improve the global energy structure, and reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, vehicle electrification has become a major trend. Along with independent new energy vehicles, there are also charging facilities companies.
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Shell pledges half a million charge points in it’s network by 2025
Green Charging
MARCH 8, 2021
Add a charge point to your home with Greencharging. It plans to attain this by increasing its number of global public EV charge points from 60,000 to at least 500,000 by 2025. About Shell charge points. All Shell public EV charge points are rapid chargers, and thus they reflect the needs of all drivers who go to a fuel station.
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UK delays petrol and diesel car ban by five years
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
The United Kingdom (UK) has delayed a ban on diesel and petrol cars by five years, officially pushing the initiative back to its original deadline. Because the upfront cost for families is still high, and to give us more time to prepare, we’re easing the transition to electric vehicles.
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U.K. Government Pushes Gasoline Car Ban to 2035
The Truth About Cars
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
The scheme was to have the United Kingdom restrict citizens from purchasing new combustion vehicles by 2030. greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. The United Kingdom has introduced a lot of unpopular ideas of late and the public doesn’t appear to be overjoyed with leadership. just needed more time.
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Toyota highlights gas engine project as ‘practical’ path to carbon neutrality
Teslarati
JANUARY 14, 2024
Toyota has had a long history of speaking out against an all-out transition to electric vehicles (EVs), continually pointing to hydrogen technology and continued gas vehicle production as important pieces of the puzzle. Battery electric vehicles do not represent the only way to achieve carbon neutrality,” Toyoda added.
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UK chooses to axe electric vehicle grant programs as popularity skyrockets
Teslarati
JUNE 14, 2022
Effective immediately, the United Kingdom has announced it will no longer supply EV grants for most consumer purchases. However, with inflation and gas prices at record highs globally, this could affect quite a large group of consumers. The press release also highlights the DfT’s new focus on charging stations.
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EV Smart Charging Regulations Protect the Grid and Optimize the Charging Experience
Driivz
DECEMBER 20, 2022
EV smart charging regulations in the EU , the UK , and the US play a number of roles in the electrification of transportation; from investing in the expansion of EV smart charging infrastructure and battery cell production to funding buyer incentives to help increase the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road. .
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Hyundai Offering Free Chargers to EV Buyers, Swelling Industry Incentives
The Truth About Cars
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Hyundai is offering customers willing to buy an all-electric vehicle a Level 2 home charger for no extra cost. That makes the $33,550 (before any federal tax credits or state incentives) Kona Electric the most affordable way to take advantage of the deal. or from a free-trade agreement partner. “At
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FedEx Express and Nissan to begin testing e-NV200 battery-electric van in DC
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 22, 2014
and Nissan will begin testing the Nissan e-NV200 battery-electric compact cargo vehicle under real world conditions in Washington, D.C. FedEx Express and Nissan have conducted similar e-NV200 tests with fleets in Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Brazil. FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp.,
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IEA: Decisive action by governments is critical to unlock growth for low-carbon hydrogen
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 4, 2021
This requires either large amounts of electricity to produce it from water, or the use of carbon capture technologies if the hydrogen is produced from fossil fuels. Global capacity of electrolyzers has doubled over the last five years, with about 350 projects currently under development and another 40 projects in early stages of development.
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Tesla bull calls battery cost declines “good deflation” that could boost EV sales
Teslarati
AUGUST 9, 2021
Battery cost declines could decrease EV production costs and improve range, which may boost electric vehicle sales in the long run. An increase in electric vehicle sales could lead to growth in the EV market. The MMR did not differentiate between used gas-powered vehicles or second-hand cars. Credit: Manheim Index ).
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Eliminate fuel vehicles in the UK to enlarge the move
Setec Powerr
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
From then on, electric cars will drive the streets of Britain. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday that the installation of electric car chargers for new buildings in England will be mandatory from 2022. At present, 250,000 charging station s have been installed in homes and workplaces across the UK.
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Exploring the adoption of EVs in the US, Europe and China; charging scenarios and infrastructure
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 6, 2013
Aspirational targets among seven countries participating in the Electric Vehicle Initiative would see growth from just under 2 million EV and PHEVs to just under 20 million by 2020. Source: “Electric Vehicle Grid Integration”. Within the EU, it cites examples from France, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Denmark.
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After global milestone, where will Tesla Supercharging expand to next?
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
Tesla recently announced they had placed their 40,000th Tesla Supercharger, making them the world’s most extensive DC fast charging network. Like all other companies currently producing electric vehicles, Tesla has always faced the issue of offering charging to its buyers. Tesla Charging (@TeslaCharging) November 22, 2022.
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Tesla upgrade specialists plan first-ever EV-only track day in the UK
Teslarati
JULY 25, 2021
And that’s including gas or petrol cars. He is excited to see a Model 3 with a Taycan on the track during Tevo Solutions’ EV-only track day at the Llandow Circuit in the United Kingdom. As more car owners transition to electric cars, events like Tevo Solutions’ track day may become common in the automotive industry.
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IEA: Electric vehicles posted strong gains in 2016; 2M now in global parc
Green Car Congress
JUNE 7, 2017
With more than 750,000 units sold over the year, the number of electric vehicles in the global parc—primarily Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)—surpassed 2 million units in 2016, following a year of strong growth in 2015, according to the International Energy Agency’s Global EV Outlook 2017.
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car brings EVs to 11th SoCal location; introduces EV owners discount program
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
rental office at 20625 Hawthorne Blvd as the 11 th location in Southern California offering electric vehicle (EV) rentals, providing customers throughout Southern California with the opportunity to experience EV technology with the addition of Nissan LEAF EVs and an on-site charging station.
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The European electric vehicle market continues to grow
Setec Powerr
AUGUST 11, 2022
According to data released by BloombergNEF, Europe now accounts for 34% of global electric vehicle sales and is the second largest worldwide market after China. million electric vehicles will be sold in Europe in 2021, up 66% year-over-year, accounting for 19% of all new vehicle sales and only 3.6%
Ford Mustang Mach-E becomes British Police preference
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
British Police Forces in the United Kingdom are examining the advantages of adding electric cars to their fleets. The Mach-E present at the event was outfitted with the typical yellow and blue emergency vehicle design, and Metro Police Forces in London are requesting a unit for evaluation, as it could be added to the fleet.
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Solar and Battery Companies Rattle Utility Powerhouses
Cars That Think
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
All eyes these days may be on Elon Musk's space venture—which has just put people in orbit —but here on Earth you can now get your monthly electric bill courtesy of a different Musk enterprise. kWh battery wall unit. kWh battery wall unit. For bigger national grids it gets more complicated. "It
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UK Government Updates Its Anti EV FUD Website
Teslarati
JULY 13, 2022
The government of the United Kingdom updated its anti-EV FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) website recently. Building EVs create more greenhouse gas emissions than it saves. EVs can’t be driven or charged in the rain. There are not enough charging stations to meet demand. It takes too long to charge.
How is the transition to EVs coming along in Europe?
Plug in America
AUGUST 10, 2022
Over the past decade, consumer demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States has increased exponentially, with consideration for EVs amongst prospective drivers reaching an all-time high. There are currently over 330,000 public charging stations in the EU, compared with just under 120,000 ports in the United States.
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Why Businesses Should Adapt EVs to Their Fleet?
Get Electric Vehicle
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Automakers are continuing to ramp up the production of electric vehicles worldwide. Subsidies, tax breaks, and other incentives for electric vehicles are being offered by an increasing number of governments around the world. So it is pretty clear that the future of personnel transportation would be electric.
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FUSO eCanter electric truck delivering gas bottles in London?s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)
Green Car Congress
JUNE 8, 2020
Daimler Trucks continues deliveries of the FUSO eCanter, its fully electric light-duty truck. Among the new customers is Calor, one of UK’s best-known gas suppliers. A single charge gives the eCanter an effective operating range of approximately 100 km (62 miles), which is ample for many urban delivery applications.
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What is the Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) Scheme?
Green Charging
MARCH 15, 2021
Together with the Energy Saving Trust (EST) and other partners, the National Franchised Dealers Association developed the EVA scheme to tackle poor advice and uncertainty in electric car ownership. The EVA scheme identified those two issues as the main barriers preventing many potential electric car owners from purchasing the vehicle.
Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
to vehicle fleets and shared mobility players, such as the ZITY electric car-sharing service. Electric vehicles batteries are at the heart of the transformation of the automotive industry because of their potential applications. To meet this demand the division will work on developing new services (renewal, heavy repairs, etc.)
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Smith Electric Vehicles US Selects Kansas City for Electric Truck Assembly Plant; Newton Model to Be First
Green Car Congress
MARCH 27, 2009
Smith Electric Vehicles US Corporation ( SEV US ) has selected Kansas City as the site for its US assembly plant. SEV US Corp will initially focus its production on battery-electric-powered vehicles for depot-based predictable-route delivery fleets. Tags: Electric (Battery) Heavy-duty. The SEV US Newton. Click to enlarge.
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What does 2023 have in store for electric vehicles?
Blink Charging
DECEMBER 29, 2022
It’s the perfect time to look into the future and see what the coming year has in store for electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging infrastructure. . Electric SUVs. While coupes have ruled the EV landscape so far with a few trucks and sports cars thrown in, 2023 is gearing up to be the year of the electric SUV. .
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Utilities Are Taking an EV-industry Leadership Role
Driivz
MAY 1, 2022
Utilities are emerging as dominant players in the global race to electric vehicle adoption beyond just the power supplier. They have insights to the customers’ electrical usage. These competitive advantages give them stronger insights into the market overall and into customer charging requirements. California as the EV Leader.
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DOE announces more than $65M in public and private funding to commercialize promising energy technologies
Green Car Congress
JUNE 26, 2021
Hot Shot Coanda-Stabilized Free Stream Gas Atomization (Hot CoSA) of Powders of Refractory Multi-Principle Element Alloys (RMPEA) for Extreme Environments, $250,000. Enhancement of PyARC for Westinghouse Electric Company’s Lead Fast Reactor design and modeling, $450,000. Westinghouse Electric Company (Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania).
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A military veteran for EVs
Electric Auto Association
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Strengthening our national security through energy policy BY TIM BENFORD, PRESIDENT OF DRIVE ELECTRIC DAYTON. I was in the United Kingdom Royal Air Force for many years, and this included a 3-year tour with the United States Air Force. Building, driving, and charging EVs in the U.S.
All you need to know about lithium miners & battery producers
Electric Vehicles India
JUNE 23, 2021
The internal combustion engine is a mature technology that’s being superseded by battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The BEVs are becoming cheaper than conventional cars and current technology could already electrify over 70% of transport energy demand and lead to a large reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Global EV sales.
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The EV Transition Is Harder Than Anyone Thinks
Cars That Think
MARCH 28, 2023
Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan boldly proclaims that electric vehicles will reach price parity with internal-combustion-engine (ICE) vehicles by 2025. EV owners should be urged to charge at night to save not only money and the power grid but “ the world ,” a news headline cries out. Join the crowd.
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Smith Delivers First Electric Trucks to Major US Corporations
Green Car Congress
JULY 28, 2009
Smith Electric Vehicles US delivered the first electric Newton trucks—the largest commercially available battery-electric-powered truck—to four Fortune 500 companies and two utility companies in an event hosted at the Capitol Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington DC. Earlier post.).
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Rejoice: The Tipping Point Has Been Reached!
Get Electric Vehicle
AUGUST 4, 2022
According to a recent study by BloombergNEF, the global ascendancy of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) has reached its tipping point. It is very important to note that everything changes once 5% of new-car sales switch to electric-only vehicles. Though EV acceptability differs from nation to nation, a trend has evolved.
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EV Fires: Reasons, SOPs, and The Science Behind
Get Electric Vehicle
APRIL 20, 2022
A car on fire isn’t exactly novel, but an electric vehicle in flames attracts a lot more attention than an ICE car on fire and it is understandable. According to sources at the Mumbai Fire Brigade, the cooldown and observation period for electric vehicles has been doubled from 48 to 72 hours. Fighting The EV Fire.
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World Earth Day & The Green Reset
My Energi
APRIL 13, 2021
From small steps like ditching single-use plastics and shopping local, to larger changes such as investing in solar panels for your home or switching to an electric vehicle, here’s ten suggestions to get you started for you and your family: 1. myenergi zappi electric vehicle charger. Don’t know where to begin? Energy saving hacks.
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