EV charging infrastructure is growing – but it must grow more
Look, we just saw a charging station at a bank in Akron, Ohio! That must be a sign that these things have got to be darn near popping up everywhere at this point, right? Not quite. Honestly, though, the numbers aren’t terrible. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, there are 46,286 locations in the
Global EV sales up 109% in 2021, half in Mainland China
In new research on the global electric vehicle market, Canalys estimates that 6.5 million electric vehicles (EVs) were sold worldwide in 2021, up 109% over 2020. EVs include fully electric and plug-in hybrid passenger cars. The total global car market grew just 4% in 2021 as it continued to struggle with COVID-19 restrictions and chip
Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV makes European debut
Fisker, Inc. debuted its Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV to the European market at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The five-passenger Fisker Ocean Sport features a range of 440 km (approx. 273 miles, WLTP estimate) with a starting price of $37,499 in the U.S. (excluding taxes and incentives) and €41.900 in Spain (incl. VAT, excluding subsidies).
EV charging infrastructure is growing, but it must grow more!
Look, we just saw a charging station at a bank in Akron, Ohio. That must be a sign that these things have got to be darn near popping up everywhere at this point, right? Not quite. Honestly, though, the numbers aren’t terrible. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, there are 46,286 locations in the
Global EV sales continue to surge
Sales of EVs globally hit the 6.6 million mark in 2021, representing roughly 9% of global car sales in that year, according to data projections from BanklessTimes. Additionally, it’s double the 3 million EVs sold in 2020 and triple the 2.2 million units sold in 2019. BanklessTimes’ compilation shows that China is the largest EV market globally.
Electric truck market to hit $3.8B globally by 2030
According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, the global electric truck industry generated $392.3 million in 2020, and is anticipated to generate $3.8 billion by 2030, witnessing a CAGR of 26.4% from 2021 to 2030. Prime determinants of growth Increase in government initiatives for the promotion of e-mobility, stringent emission norms imposed
Stellantis plans 50% of U.S. sales to be EV by 2030
Stellantis N.V. has unveiled Dare Forward 2030, its strategic plan for the coming decade that the company says commits it to becoming the industry champion in the fight against climate change, reaching carbon net zero emissions by 2038. Stellantis says these are Dare Forward 2030 Key Facts: Global BEV sales of 5 million units in
Ukraine crisis hurts Germany’s ability to hit 15M EVs by 2030
Due to the Ukraine-Russia crisis, Germany may not be able to meet its target of 15 million EVs on the roads by 2030, says the data analysts at GlobalData. Increasing the number of EVs on the roads was an important element for how the country was to achieve this target. The crisis has led to
Russian EV chargers hacked to say ‘Putin is a dickhead’
In the category of “you can’t make this stuff up” comes news from the east, as, according to the fine folks at Vice.com, Russian EV chargers have been hacked so screens read “Putin is a dickhead.” (I know what you’re thinking – no, I’m not just reporting this story to include the word “dickhead” in
Apollo Tyres Deploys Indian EV Charging Stations
Apollo Tyres has entered into a strategic partnership with Tata Power for the deployment of public charging stations across India. These charging stations will be deployed at Apollo Tyres’ commercial and passenger vehicle zones spread across the country. The companies say Tata Power has deployed types of chargers including DC 001, AC, Type2, Fast DC
Beyond Protocol gives EV drivers crypto when they charge
Blockchain startup Beyond Protocol has unveiled its latest use case, rewarding EV owners when they charge their cars. The program comes with a hardware wallet that will be installed inside the cars. All of the cryptocurrencies earned from charging activities are sent to this wallet, which the owner can access. These tokens can then be
Nearly 7 of 10 consumers think next vehicle will have ICE powertrain
According to a recent global study by Deloitte, internal combustion engine powertrains dominate future U.S. intentions, with 69% of U.S. consumers looking to retain the technology for their next vehicle. Despite a growing interest in sustainability globally, more than half (53%) of U.S. consumers are unwilling to pay more than $500 for alternative engine solutions, Deloitte says. Deloitte’s report,
