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IEA report draws lessons from rapid uptake of EVs in Nordic countries

Green Car Congress

In proportion to its population, the Nordic region—Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden—is strikingly ahead of the rest of the world in adopting electric cars. Norway, Iceland and Sweden have the highest ratios of EVs per person, globally.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

Driivz

Tools for Fleets and Commercial/Industrial Buildings – vertical-specific tools to manage and optimize EV charging for fleets and in commercial/industrial buildings. Installation can be costly, but dramatically speeds at-home EV charging time, depending on the exact charger model and local power grid access.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

It makes sense that during their usable life, electric vehicles are better for the environment than their ICEV counterparts, as they aren’t powered by fossil fuels. In fact, an EV in the New Zealand fleet emits 83% fewer greenhouse gases than a comparable ICEV during its time on the road. The New Zealand Power Grid.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Partnering with Alcoa, Duke Energy, Google.org, Johnson Controls Indiana startup plans to unveil vehicle May 2009 at EVS-24 in Norway; mass production in 2012. Plans "large demonstration fleet" late 2009. Plans Cadillac Converj, Opel Ampera, other versions. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10. See Chevy Volt for latest.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

It makes sense that electric vehicles are better for the environment than their ICEV counterparts, as they aren’t powered by fossil fuels. In fact, an EV in the New Zealand fleet emits 83% fewer greenhouse gases than a comparable ICEV during its lifetime. The New Zealand Power Grid. THE BOTTOM LINE.