With Europe’s green transit sector still in its infancy, some are arguing that more regulations are required to offset falling oil prices, which in turn may tempt drivers back to traditional gas-powered vehicles, and larger guzzlers at that. Certain analysts argue that renewable power has reached the point where it no longer affected, or affected […]
Greenlots, a global provider of open standards-based technology solutions for electric vehicles, and its partner EVSE LLC, a leading electric vehicle charging manufacturer, have announced support for a California Public Utility Commission-approved workplace EV charging pilot for Southern California Edison (SCE), one of the nation’s largest electric utilities. To conduct the pilot, SCE recently deployed […]
According to a recent analysis, more than 480,000 EVs are expected be sold globally in 2015 with Europe and China projected as particularly strong growth markets. What’s more, total EVs are likely to reach 10 million units by 2020 globally. With the automotive industry exploring magnetless traction motor solutions, potential of AC induction motors will […]
Nissan is taking the concept of a clean car to new heights with the testing of its all-electric, zero-emissions LEAF with a nano-paint technology that actually cleans itself. For real. Created to demonstrate its potential use in future vehicles, this Nissan LEAF’s exterior is treated with a specially engineered “superhydrophobic” and “oleophobic” paint that repels […]
Combining entrepreneurial drive with engineering know-how, Nigerian student Segun Oyeyiola has converted a VW Beetle into a wind- and solar-powered car. Oyeyiola is a student at Obagemi Awolowo University, and completed the project for just $6,000 using mostly scrap parts donated by friends and family. The retrofitted VW sports a giant solar panel on the […]
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has asked state regulators for permission to build an estimated 25,000 electric vehicle (EV) chargers at sites across its service area in Northern and Central California. If approved, this program would be the largest deployment of EV charging stations in the country. The chargers would be located at commercial […]
According to the latest research, electric drive trucks as a global “fleet” currently number approximately 20,000, with 10,000 sold in 2013 alone. What’s more, according to Navigant Research, the market is projected to grow to 350,000 globally by 2020. In terms of what’s going right, H=hybrids have made significant inroads in the transit bus sector. […]
The Electric Circuit, Canada’s first public charging network and the most extensive in Québec, has begun 2015 with a jolt. A good one, that is. It is a major initiative providing the charging infrastructure required to support the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles in Québec. Until now, charging is mainly done at home, where cars […]
Following a record-breaking sales year in 2014, the Nissan LEAF was named the best Non-Luxury Traditional Compact Car in the annual IHS Automotive Loyalty Awards. What’s more, the all-electric LEAF was the only plug-in vehicle to be included in the IHS Awards at the recent International Auto Show in Detroit. The IHS Automotive Loyalty Awards […]
With the race to dominate the EV market, Renault-Nissan Alliance plans to stay ahead of the game with innovation. Check out Alliance executive vice president Tsuyoshi Yamaguchi as he explains the company’s strategy from Davos, Switzerland. Click on Green Transit Video Feed or the photo above to watch.
