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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

EV Connect

Cost (and Cost Comparison) A recent study showed 67% of would-be purchasers claim cost is a primary concern. Fleet Charging It’s not just individual drivers who are exploring the tax benefits (and navigating the legal changes) around EV ownership.

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Japanese carmakers still ‘most sustainable’

Green Cars News

However, while issues such as fleet consumption and CO2 emissions have been firmly put on the public agenda, the equally considerable environmental impact of the production phase of car manufacturing has as yet been largely ignored. Its sodium oxide value contributions show the worst level of resource efficiency in the entire study.

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Zytek Shows Electric A-Class Demonstrator with Uprated 55kW E-Drive; Developed in 10 Weeks

Green Car Congress

Power is provided by two air-cooled sodium nickel chloride battery packs, integrated under the floor of the vehicle so they don’t compromise luggage space or vehicle stability. Performance of the Zytek electric A-Class is brisk, even though the power output is electronically limited to 40kW to increase battery life. “

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