The European Environment Agency has produced a very good briefing on the potential impact of electric vehicles in Europe. Electric vehicles will help the shift toward EU's green transport future A large scale roll-out of electric cars on European roads would result in significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions and lower levels of certain air … Continue reading Large-scale roll out of electric vehicles will bring many benefits to Europe
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Electric vehicles and the grid of the future
The energy transition is bringing forward many interesting challenges. While many grid managers may be anxious about what latest trends mean for their industry, Chris Mooney writes in the Washington Post that there could be many positive benefits. What do you think? Why the Tesla boom could actually be very good news for the … Continue reading Electric vehicles and the grid of the future
With all the enthusiasm for electric vehicles, car dealers are more hesitant
It is hard to know if this is only an American phenomenon but Matt Richtel writes a good article in the New York Times about the scepticism of car dealers to get solidly behind the electric vehicle bandwagon. Would this also be the case in Europe and elsewhere? A Car Dealers Won’t Sell: It’s … Continue reading With all the enthusiasm for electric vehicles, car dealers are more hesitant
Setting up the infrastructure for electric vehicles
The Guardian provided a good article on the Australian state of Queensland’s first solar-powered fast-charging station is to be built in Townsville, and the government is offering small businesses a plan to help reduce costs. Queensland plans 1,600km string of fast-charging stations for electric cars Queensland wants to build a string of charging stations … Continue reading Setting up the infrastructure for electric vehicles
Has the demand for electric cars reached the tipping point?
Andy Sharman writes a good article in the Financial Times about recent market developments that show that there is much optimism that electric cars are now becoming mainstream. Electric car sales ready to move out of the slow lane Fear of running out of battery has not held back the smartphone market. But it … Continue reading Has the demand for electric cars reached the tipping point?
Norway revising incentives for electric cars
The Daily Telegraph reports on latest developments in Norway over electric vehicle incentives. Norway’s eco sweeteners turn sour Norway plans to cut some of the incentives offered to drivers of electric cars – which now account for almost a quarter of the country’s new vehicle registrations – because the government is missing out on too … Continue reading Norway revising incentives for electric cars
The wireless way to make it easier to charge electric vehicles
If there is going to be a greater deployment of electric vehicles in cities, a more effective way than we current see will be necessary. Jim Motavalli writes in the New York Times about a new wireless charger. Finding Easier Ways to Charge Electric Vehicles Jeremy McCool is convinced there is a better way … Continue reading The wireless way to make it easier to charge electric vehicles
Even during austerity, British government opting for electric vehicles for ministers
Fiona Harvey writes in the Guardian that the UK government is embarking on a £5m investment in the government’s fleet of vehicles that will result in electric cars and vans being used more widely across the public sector. With the government always seeking value for money, this obviously means that such vehicles are fully competitive … Continue reading Even during austerity, British government opting for electric vehicles for ministers
Electric vehicles and our transmission grids
What does the increased interest in electric vehicles mean for our electricity systems. Chris Mooney writes a good article in the Washington Post about why Americans have little to worry about. Is this true in Europe as well? Some people worry that Teslas will jam the power grid. Here’s why they’re wrong The world … Continue reading Electric vehicles and our transmission grids
Fuelling vehicles will never be the same again
The electric car is here and it is going to become more and more common. Diane Cardwell writes a very good article about how electric utilities are getting into the vehicle charging business in the US. Is this the model for the future? Will we see this in Europe? Or is it already on the … Continue reading Fuelling vehicles will never be the same again
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