Showing posts with label Electric Car News. Show all posts
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Electric Car News; 64 Percent of Electric Vehicle Charge Points in the United States to be Residential Units, Says Pike Research

Electric Car News;  64 Percent of Electric Vehicle Charge Points in the United States to be Residential Units, Says Pike Research


BOULDER, Colo.--(http://www.investorideas.com/ clean energy stocks blog )--The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) over the next several years will be accompanied by a significant buildout of EV charging infrastructure including public, private, workplace, and residential charging equipment. A recent report from Pike Research forecasts that a total of 4.7 million charge points will be installed globally during the period from 2010 to 2015, however the cleantech market intelligence firm expects that the mix of charging station types will vary significantly by region. Unique among EV markets, the United States will be led by residential charging units, which will represent 64% of the country’s 974,000 charge points to be installed by 2015.

“In Asia Pacific and Europe, where multi-family housing is more common, just 35% of charge points will be residential, and EV drivers will rely much more heavily on public or private charging equipment for their primary recharging locations.”

.“Compared to the rest of the world, a greater percentage of U.S. electric vehicle owners will live in single-family homes,” says senior analyst John Gartner. “In Asia Pacific and Europe, where multi-family housing is more common, just 35% of charge points will be residential, and EV drivers will rely much more heavily on public or private charging equipment for their primary recharging locations.”



Gartner adds that North America will also see a higher percentage of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), which require less charging infrastructure due to smaller battery packs and gasoline engines that extend their range. In addition, he says, utilities outside North America will more frequently serve as operators of public charging stations. These factors will result in a higher ratio of charging equipment to electrified vehicles in Asia Pacific and Western Europe, compared to the United States and Canada.



Pike Research’s study, “Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment”, analyzes technology and business issues related to the buildout of EV charging infrastructure in global markets. It examines the market for residential, public, private, and workplace charging stations as well as reviewing the key operational and technological impacts of plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles on the grid. Analysis includes an in-depth assessment of market drivers and barriers, along with profiles of charging infrastructure vendors and utilities. Detailed forecasts for EV charging equipment are included through 2015. An Executive Summary of the report is available for free download on the firm’s website.



Pike Research is a market research and consulting firm that provides in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets. The company’s research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research and demand assessment, and deep examination of technology trends to provide a comprehensive view of the Smart Energy, Clean Transportation, Clean Industry, and Building Efficiency sectors. For more information, visit www.pikeresearch.com or call +1.303.997.4619.


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Friday, September 10, 2010

Electric Car News; Top Things You Don't Know About the Electric Car (But Should)

Electric Car News; Top Things You Don't Know About the Electric Car (But Should)


September 10th - (Clean energy stocks blog)

1. HOW THE HECK IT WORKS

In a (layman's) nutshell...Rechargeable batteries provide electricity to a controller, which powers a motor, which, in turn, spins the wheels. Yup, that's it. Instead of filling up with gas, batteries are "filled up" with electricity. Recharging can be done by plugging into a normal 120- or 240-volt electrical outlet and takes anywhere from 4–10 hours.

2. HOW FAR CAN IT GO

Though driving range might vary depending on the type of vehicle and batteries, most EVs can go 80–100 miles on a single charge. And while that's not sufficient for a Thelma & Louise-type adventure, for the general population, it's plenty of power to get to work and home again with a few errands in between. Plus, similar to fuel-powered cars, the way you drive an electric car can affect battery efficiency.



3. HOW SAFE IT IS

Because there are 3 different categories of electric cars – Highway Capable, 3-wheeled "motorcycles," and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV) – safety standards vary somewhat. Low-speed NEVs and 3-wheeled vehicles are currently subject to different requirements, but all highway-capable electric vehicles are regulated by the same standards as gas-powered vehicles. And in fact, in March of this year, 41 countries met in Geneva and agreed on international safety standards for fully electric vehicles.



4. HOW MUCH IT COSTS

Until recently, the Tesla Roadster was one of the few highway-worthy EVs on the market. And at $110K a pop, it was about as accessible as a NASA space shuttle. But with the Chevy Volt expected to hit showrooms later this year at the high end of $30K, and the Nissan LEAF scheduled for a December release at around $28–35K, electric cars are becoming more and more affordable.



5. HOW MUCH IT SAVES

Subtract from these prices the $7,500 federal tax credit you’ll get if you buy an electric car before the end of 2011, and the odds of being able to afford an EV in the near future jump from out-of-this-world to pretty-darn-good. And that’s without mentioning how much you can save on gas and maintenance.

5.1 HOW IT ALL ADDS UP

Electrical vehicles are 100% emission-free and 97% cleaner than gas-powered vehicles. According to Scientific American.com, the cost of charging an electric vehicle is equivalent to paying 75 cents per gallon in gas. Over the life of a vehicle, the total “fuel” savings are likely to be thousands of dollars. They’re also 3 times as efficient. It all adds up to a happier, richer you and a happier, richer planet.

Source: Esurance
http://www.esurance.com/Welcome/Home/home/blog/post/top-5-things-to-know-about-EVs.aspx


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Monday, July 26, 2010

Driving Green; Electric Car News; Battery Maker A123 Systems, Inc. (NasdaqGM: AONE) up over 13% on Upgrade

Driving Green; Electric Car News; Battery Maker A123 Systems, Inc. (NasdaqGM: AONE) up over 13% on Upgrade


Green Car Snapshot for EVCARCO (OTCBB: EVCA). Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA), A123 Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:AONE), Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCBB: CCGI)

July 26, 2010 Driving Green at Investorideas.com reports on recent news and developments for green and electric car stocks as battery maker A123 Systems, Inc.(NasdaqGM: AONE) trades up over 13% on an upgrade to Overweight from Equal Weight from Barclays. The analyst increased the target price from $12 to $16.


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Recent Electric and Green Car news and developments:

Car Charging Group (OTCBB: CCGI) Partners With Laz Parking to Provide Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Throughout the New York and New Jersey Metropolitan Areas
"As the Number of Electric Vehicles on U.S. Roads Increases, the Need to Create a Public Charging Infrastructure Increases" -- CEO Michael D. Farkas

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Tesla Roadster Arrives in Australia

World’s Only Electric Supercar Available for Purchase

SYDNEY--Tesla Motors (Nasdaq: TSLA) producer of the Roadster, the only highway-capable electric performance vehicle, announces the delivery of the first Roadster in Australia. The Tesla Roadster is now approved for Australian roadways and available for purchase.

Full news – go to http://www.teslamotors.com/

Green Car Stocks Snapshot:

EVCARCO (OTC.BB: EVCA) is the first automotive retail group dedicated to deploying a coast-to-coast network of eco-friendly dealerships and vehicles. EVCARCO is bringing to market the most advanced clean technologies available in plug-in electric, hydrogen fuel injection, and alternative fuel vehicles. EVCARCO has developed a dealer network allowing growth into most US States by 2012.

A123 Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:AONE ) develops and manufactures advanced lithium ion batteries and battery systems for the transportation, electric grid services and consumer markets. Headquartered in Massachusetts and founded in 2001, A123 Systems' proprietary nanoscale electrode technology is built on initial developments from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. www.a123systems.com.


Tesla Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA) designs, develops, manufactures and sells high-performance fully electric vehicles and advanced electric vehicle powertrain components. In addition to designing and manufacturing vehicles, Tesla sells and services them through its own sales and service network. Tesla has delivered over 1,000 Tesla Roadsters to customers in 22 countries. Tesla is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCBB: CCGI) is an owner and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations with the mission to build-out a nationwide infrastructure, enabling EV and PHEV owners to charge their EVs anytime, anywhere. As part of its strategy, the Company owns, provides, installs and maintains electric vehicle charging units and works with its landowner partners to identify appropriate locations for its charging stations. The Company seeks to provide convenient, safe and affordable charging stations away from home in customer-friendly public locations, including municipalities, shopping malls and parking garages.

An estimated 40 million plug-in electric vehicles, such as the Nissan Leaf, GM Chevy Volt, Fisker Karma, Tesla Model S as well as many others, are expected to be on the road by 2030. Car Charging Group and other companies in the EV industry realize the need to establish charging station networks throughout the transportation infrastructure to provide easy access to energy everywhere drivers live and work. By investing at the forefront of the electric car revolution, Car Charging Group seeks to become the leading provider of electric car charging services. The Company has launched its service in the South Florida market and is expanding its operations both nationally and internationally.

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