Posts by: FleetCarma Staff
June 4, 2018
What the IEA Global EV Outlook 2018 Report says about electric vehicles
Around the world, electric vehicles are generating quite the buzz. In 2017, for the first time ever, the number of electric vehicles worldwide surpassed 3 million, representing an increase of more than 1 million from the year before. This is according to the International Energy Agency (IEA) Global EV Outlook 2018 report. Released on May 30, the IEA report looks at the factors behind[…]
May 30, 2018
How soon is wireless electric vehicle charging coming?
Wireless vehicle charging is one of the many cutting-edge technologies that is being fiercely developed and it could be a game changer for the electric car industry. It’s estimated that by 2040 up to 50% of new car sales will be electric vehicles. Consequently, the demand for revolutionary technologies like wireless electric vehicle charging will grow. What is wireless electric vehicle charging? The technology[…]
May 23, 2018
What is cobalt? And how are OEMs using less of it?
It’s no longer in doubt, electric vehicles (EVs) are the future of transportation. Growth has been significant, by the end of 2017 Norway had 39.2 percent market share, and analysts tell us that global EV market share is set to increase significantly in the coming years. Electrification offers many advantages such as fewer toxic emissions, and cheaper transport. However, there is room for improvement.[…]
May 22, 2018
7 steps to get your electric vehicle summer ready
If you’re the proud owner of an electric vehicle (EV), then congratulations, you’re doing your part for the environment. However, if you’re looking for a way to minimize your global footprint and think an electric car is a way to do it, then this article is for you as well. This ‘get ready for summer’ guide outlines how simple it is to maintain an[…]
May 14, 2018
The rise of electric vehicles and the world’s changing oil demand
When we sit in traffic and wait to pull away at the lights, the damage we’re doing to environment can’t escape our attention. Cities like LA and Beijing are some of humanity’s greatest cities but are shrouded in air pollution. It’s mostly the result of our love affair with gas-powered vehicles over the last hundred years. They’ve made the world smaller, but are they[…]
May 9, 2018
20 percent of Americans say their next car will be electric
According to a new survey conducted by AAA, 20% of Americans said that they will probably choose electric options for their next vehicle purchase. What’s impressive is that this a 15% jump from just last year. Results are attributed to lower maintenance costs than comparable internal combustion engine counterparts, improved vehicle range with recent models, and advanced safety features and technologies that are included[…]
May 7, 2018
Are electric vehicles too quiet?
Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining traction like never before, and new models are being announced continually. We all talk and get excited about the benefits of EVs, from their environmental benefits to the savings you see when recharging versus refueling and reduced maintenance costs. However, there is one drawback to EVs that we’ve been hearing about for a while now, and that is that[…]
May 2, 2018
Energy market schemes – how utilities make money from trading electricity
In the past, electric utilities were what economist would call natural monopolies, dominating all parts of the value chain from electricity production to retail supply. Energy service providers buy from a third party and sell electricity to individual households. While, energy marketers trade future contracts that enable power-hungry businesses to secure power at a fixed price, all of which has supported strong utility balance[…]
April 23, 2018
Why electric vehicles are waitlisted
Electric vehicles are the future of the auto industry, but if you’re looking to get one right now, you might have a bit of a wait. EVs are more popular than ever before, especially now with the huge investment by the top car manufacturers in the industry. With an increase in popularity and heavy investment from automakers, there is a lot of promise for[…]
April 18, 2018
Are you charging your EV with clean or dirty energy?
It feels like the long tailpipe argument never goes away. Simply put, full life-cycle emissions of electric vehicles (EVs) are no different to that of a conventional vehicle. But, this is no longer the case. Fresh research tells us that 75 percent of people in the US live in places where driving on electricity is cleaner than a 50 MPG gasoline car. In the[…]
