The only thing sure about electric cars is they will eclipse the internal combustion engine—one day. The timing, however, is the topic of fierce and wildly divergent speculation. At the moment, only one in 250 cars on the road is electric. Battery electric cars comprise 2.1% of new global auto sales (about 2 million passenger […]
Five Reasons Why India Won’t See Many Electric Cars Until 2025
If you think that your next vehicle could be an electric one, think again. India is not ready for electric vehicles and electric vehicles are not ready for India yet. A recent Bloomberg NEF report states that only about 6.6 percent of the total vehicles sold in the country would be electric by 2030. That’s […]
Despite sharp growth in electric cars, vehicle emissions keep rising
It is tempting to employ any number of puns when considering California’s transportation future: The state is at a crossroads, its policies could run out of gas, dangerous curves lie ahead. But keeping in mind that the state’s climate policies demand the wholesale electrification of transportation, here’s another: California must reinvent not only the wheel, […]
New home charger can charge two electric cars at once
I often get asked by current EV owners about what to do about charging two EVs at the same time when they get their second EV. Given household electricity supplies do have limits – the chances of fitting two 7.2kW EVSEs (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) in most homes is practically nil. The other options have […]
The real reason we’re not driving electric cars
Vehicles that appeal to consumers remain few and far between, and those on the road are still too expensive. Electric-vehicle sales are rising fast, and battery installation is climbing — largely thanks to China, where battery demand rose more than 175% in the first quarter. Before getting carried away with images of electric cars racing […]
Badge of approval will help buyers choose electric cars
Car dealerships that give good advice on electric vehicles will receive government approval under a plan to drive up sales and reduce air pollution. The electric vehicle dealer accreditation scheme, launched today, is aimed at increasing confidence among buyers by cracking down on poor guidance and sharp practice among salespeople. The Department for Transport said […]
New home charger can charge two electric cars at once
I often get asked by current EV owners about what to do about charging two EVs at the same time when they get their second EV. Given household electricity supplies do have limits – the chances of fitting two 7.2kW EVSEs (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) in most homes is practically nil. The other options have […]
Electric cars: Current trends make for a shocking change
While vehicle manufacturers invest in research, authorities are working to improve charging infrastructure to support consumers’ growing interest in the sector. The day when electric cars dominate the passenger transport market no longer seems quite so distant. Electric cars are rapidly moving from the periphery of the automotive sector in the European Union to the […]
Illinois proposes $1K annual registration fee for electric cars
Owners of all-electric vehicles in Illinois may get a huge shock to the wallet — thanks to a proposed $1,000 annual registration fee. The proposed hike is more than 57 times the current yearly fee of $17.50 for electric vehicle owners in the state. It’s part of proposed legislation that also targets the owners of […]
Tailor-made plastics protect the heart of electric cars
Trends such as climate and resource protection, but also increasing mobility, are spurring the development of alternative drive technologies, including electromobility. The core element of future mobility concepts is a powerful lithium-ion battery. It will be part of the powertrain but should also enable new forms of connectivity and autonomous driving. Resin supplier Covestro has […]
