article thumbnail

ICCT study details differences in fiscal policies to support uptake of EVs across 11 major markets

Green Car Congress

2012 and 2013 market share vs. per-vehicle incentive for battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric PHEV (where applicable, only company car market incentives shown here). To do so, it focuses on two representative vehicles, the Renault Zoe battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and the Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).

Market 253
article thumbnail

ICCT study finds state EV incentives playing a significant role in driving sales

Green Car Congress

As described in their white paper, “Evaluation of state-level US electric vehicle incentives”, the researchers found that some of the states with the largest electric vehicle incentives—i.e., Total benefit and electric vehicle sales share for the ten states with the highest sales share of BEVs and PHEVs. Source: ICCT.

Sale 374
article thumbnail

ARB Staff Posts Expert Review Reports of the ZEV Technical Analysis

Green Car Congress

ARB staff then published a white paper summarizing possible changes to the ZEV regulation along with attachments on ZEV technology status; a 2050 GHG analysis; and complimentary policies. ARB should initiate a drive to increase gasoline taxes nationally, in collaboration with interested political and environmental lobbying groups.

Hydrogen 170
article thumbnail

FIA policy paper outlines challenges for European E-Mobility, makes recommendations to encourage development

Green Car Congress

Consumers will not automatically make the switch to plug-in electric vehicles if running costs are high, a recharging station network is not in place, or if new technologies are not user-friendly, according to a new policy paper by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) European Bureau.

PHEV 186
article thumbnail

Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

Green Car Congress

During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. million electric-drive motors will ship in 2014: HEVs, PHEVs, and BEVs.

2014 346