Posts Tagged: Electric Vehicles
September 22, 2016
How Electric Vehicles Provide Relief for Japan’s Delicate Grid
Since the Fukushima crisis, Japan has struggled to balance its grid. So how could the addition of more electricity demand in the form of hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles help? As a highly industrialized, densely populated island nation with limited domestic energy production, it should come as little surprise that Japan has faced energy constraints for more than 50 years. What is impressive[…]
September 20, 2016
7 Automakers with Major Electric Vehicle Programs in the Works
It seems that every week another automaker is announcing a shift toward electric vehicles. Considering industry trends and increasingly strict clean-air regulations, it is not surprising that major manufacturers are headed in a greener direction – and 2016 has been a landmark year on that front. Of course, Tesla is still pacing the pack as the only major company that sells cars without tailpipes.[…]
July 7, 2016
4 Fleet Safety Tips for Electric Vehicle Fleets
Last week, we looked at how electric vehicles can improve overall fleet safety, debunking the myth that gasoline cars are safer and less likely to ignite vehicle fires. We also looked at how electric vehicles can save businesses money on insurance costs and losses due to accidents. Now that we have a better understanding of how EVs can impact fleet safety, it’s time to[…]
May 10, 2016
Previewing the Next Generation of Electric Vehicles
Fleet owners interested in electric vehicles have had to compromise with first-generation products. Putting the most affordable EVs in service means dealing with ranges that do not top 100 miles in most cases. Tesla Motors has the solution to this problem. It looks like this: Unfortunately, at a starting price of $70,000, the costs have proven too high for most fleets, even when[…]
July 12, 2012
Oregon: An Emerging Electric Vehicle Market
The state of Oregon has emerged as a leader in clean and alternative fuel initiatives. The state has one of the highest hybrid ownership rates per capita in America and has become a hotbed for electric vehicle projects and tests. The state was selected as part of the ECOtality’s EV Project, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy; one of only six states[…]
