Three ridiculous (but very cool) uses for EVs
EVs are an intriguing alternative to their gas-guzzling counterparts when it comes to getting us from Point A to Point B. But, there are some very smart people out there who have figured out how to use EVs in a few very smart ways that are… maybe a bit weird – but very cool. Like this
Where global EV sales are surging
Sales of EVs globally hit the 6.6 million mark in 2021, representing roughly 9% of global car sales in that year.
For the first time, over half of global car buyers seek EVs
The number of consumers looking to buy electric vehicles has hit a global tipping point, according to the latest EY Mobility Consumer Index, which shows that 52% of respondents looking to buy a car want to buy an EV. This is the first time the number has exceeded 50%, representing a rise of 22 percentage
Are trucking fleets on pace for widespread zero-emissions adoption?
Take a bird’s eye view of any of America’s city streets or highways and chances are good that it won’t be long for you to see a commercial vehicle like a delivery van or heavy-duty truck. But, chances are slim, at least as of today, that that vehicle will be a fully-electric vehicle. Very few
Americans are more likely than ever to buy an EV
Auto shoppers in America are more likely than ever before to consider buying a fully electric vehicle, and new EV entries are responsible for much of the added consideration. These new entries, many from long-established vehicle manufacturers, are turning EV skeptics into likely EV considerers, according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration
Electric car models projected to double by 2024
Americans will soon have a wider pool of EVs to choose from, according to a StockApps.com analysis, as the current EV offering will more than double by 2024. The analysis suggests that Americans will be able to choose from 134 different models by then. The move by legacy automakers is in response to the growing
Study names Tesla as the cheapest EV to charge & drive
Zutobi has released its new study that calculates the cost of running over 100 different electric vehicles, revealing the most affordable models to run. The company ranked the vehicles according to how much it would cost to drive them 100 miles. Energy rates vary by state, so national energy prices were used to calculate the
UK car sales leap 28% in January thanks to surging EV demand
UK car sales jumped 28% in January 2022, the biggest rebound in seven months thanks to rising demand for battery-powered vehicles. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, one in five buyers opted for a car with a battery, with shipments of fully electric vehicles more than doubling and plug-in hybrids rising 47%.
Tesla records the highest R&D per car sold at $2,984
Tesla spends more on R&D than any other automaker, according to data presented by StockApps.com. The data indicates Tesla spends $2,984 on R&D per car produced, thrice the industry average and higher than the collective R&D budgets of Ford, General Motors and Chrysler per car. While Tesla spends $0 on advertising per car, the industry
EV charging infrastructure may surpass $62B by 2025
The global electric vehicle (EV) charging market is poised for an unprecedented boom, according to a recent MoneyTransfers.com analysis that shows that the global EV charging market will surpass $62 billion in 2025. What’s driving investments in EV charging? MoneyTransfers’ analysis cites several factors pushing the expected growth in investments in charging infrastructure. One of
Is faster EV charging worth the price?
Charging speeds for electric vehicles vary, from as little as 15 minutes using an ultra-rapid 350 kW charger, to as much as 24 hours when relying on a domestic wall outlet. OEMs are working on extending the charging rate up to 3 C (or even beyond), such as by using optimized cell cooling to allow
Are inventory shortages changing EV interest?
Many Americans say their next vehicle may be an EV and auto manufacturers are ramping up production.
