An example of the energy transition in two countries

Electric vehicles are really changing the automobile markets globally. Keith Bradsher provides a good article in the New York Times comparing China and the United States in how they are addressing electric vehicles. China Craves Electric Cars, While U.S. Flirts With Ending Tax Credit In the United States, politicians voted on Thursday for a … Continue reading An example of the energy transition in two countries →

Positive interest in electric vehicles but where to charge them is less obvious

Andrew Warren, chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation and a regular contributor to EiD, questions why EU member states - including the UK - are blocking attempts to require new buildings to be equipped with fast charge points for EVs. This article first appeared on the Business Green website. EV charge points are … Continue reading Positive interest in electric vehicles but where to charge them is less obvious →

Thoughts about grid modernisation

Our energy transition has many implications for our electrical systems, as we are increasingly aware of. Peter O’Connor, a Kendall Science Fellow, writes an important article on the Union of Concerned Scientists website about grid modernisation and the role of electric vehicles. What Is Grid Modernization—and What’s the Role of Electric Vehicles? Utilities around … Continue reading Thoughts about grid modernisation →

The environmental impact of mining the materials for electric vehicle batteries

We have given much attention to the developments in batteries for electric vehicles as we try to increase their range. Max Opray provides an important article in The Guardian about the environmental impact from nickel, one of the major materials used in lithium ion batteries. Having grown up in a mining community and having seen … Continue reading The environmental impact of mining the materials for electric vehicle batteries →

Electric vehicles in Norway

Lars Bevanger writes on the Deutsche Welle website about latest developments in Norway. It is encouraging to see how the country is promoting electric vehicles. With more than 100,000 electric cars already on the road, oil and gas-rich Norway aims to phase out fossil fuel cars altogether by 2025. How electric cars take over oil-rich … Continue reading Electric vehicles in Norway →

Innovative approach to re-charging electric vehicles

As more and more electric vehicles are deployed, there is a greater need to find effective ways to have them re-charged. Harry Hoster, Director of Energy Lancaster and Professor of Physical Chemistry at Lancaster University writes on The Conversation website about recharging possibilities through the wireless transmission of power. Wired-up roads will soon charge … Continue reading Innovative approach to re-charging electric vehicles →

The pace of innovation in electric mobility is having an impact

Regularly we are reading about the new advances in electric vehicles. Stephen Hall, a Research Fellow in energy economics and policy at the University of Leeds, writes on the Conversation website about the pace of change will lead to significant impact sooner than many expected. What do you think? Five reasons why you might … Continue reading The pace of innovation in electric mobility is having an impact →

Large-scale roll out of electric vehicles will bring many benefits to Europe

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 →

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 →