Posts Tagged: ev incentives
September 26, 2018
Is now the time to buy an EV?
For more than a century internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles have served transport demand across the world. However, not for too much longer. The push towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions is causing industry and policymakers to rethink the status quo. Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as the next technology to disrupt the transport sector, but, before EVs become widespread, various barriers require attention. Barriers[…]
September 24, 2018
The EU is playing ‘catch-up’ with China when it comes to electric car sales
Over the last 17 years, China has led the way for other nations and regions in terms of EV production. The production of EVs in China began in 2001 with the “863 EV Project”. This was the combination of a fuel cell, Hybrid Electric Vehicle, and a pure Electric Vehicle. The growth in the production of new energy cars in China has been evident[…]
August 22, 2018
What can we learn from Japan about EV adoption?
The motherland of Nissan Leaf and Toyota Prius is speeding ahead of the most of the countries when it comes e-mobility. What can we learn from Japan about EV adoption? Being one of the largest plug-in car populations in the world, the country has certainly a few lessons to teach. Dive in to learn what they are. Adopt early Plug-in cars are nothing new[…]
July 16, 2018
What Can We Learn from The Netherlands About EV Adoption?
What can we learn from The Netherlands about EV adoption? Being the fifth-largest electric-vehicle market in the world, The Netherlands definitely has a few lessons to teach. With a comprehensive zero-emission taxation policy combined with rapidly developing plug-in cars infrastructure, EV market is booming, and it does not show any signs of stopping. As of 31 December 2017, there were 121,542 light-duty plug-in electric vehicles registered[…]
July 5, 2018
What can we learn from Sweden about EV adoption?
What can we learn from Sweden about EV adoption? Saying that we can grasp a little would be a huge understatement! With all the taxations incentives, innovative electric vehicle solutions and breakthrough technology, Sweden is by far among the world leaders in EV adoption. From 2011 to December 2017, a total of 50,304 plug-in vehicles have been registered in Sweden. But here is the number[…]
June 28, 2018
The Multi-State ZEV Action Plan Lays Out a Bold, New Framework for Electric Vehicle Adoption
In an industry experiencing as much rapid global and domestic change as the electric vehicles industry, updating goals and targets every few years is critical for accelerating growth. The Multi-State ZEV Action Plan 2018-2021 is an attempt to do just this. The plan released last week by Multi-State ZEV Task Force — a coalition of nine US states that aim to reduce greenhouse gas[…]
June 21, 2018
Iceland: The EV juggernaut that you don’t hear enough about
When it comes to electric vehicles, the majority of the focus is on the big players around the world such as China, Norway, and the United States. However, over the past few years, there are emerging “smaller” countries that are making the switch to electric vehicles at a rapid pace. Iceland is one of those counties: as of 2017 Q4, 24.3% of all vehicles[…]
February 21, 2018
How Norway Became the Leading EV Market
The country of Norway only has 2.5 million cars, yet they own the largest share of electric vehicles in the world. Not only were they early movers, they were also early to market. Their incentive programs have sped up the introduction of electric vehicles to the population, but the buzz has been going on since the 1980’s. A brief history In 1989, Norway started[…]
December 6, 2017
Is it Too Early to Stop EV Tax Incentives?
When electric vehicles first hit the market, the fear was that their cost would be unaffordable to the general public. To offset this buyer’s anxiety, the federal government (US) began offering tax credits of up to $7,500 to incentivize people. The credit amount varies on the capacity of the battery used in the vehicle, but for the most part, it was a good chunk[…]
October 25, 2017
The Latest in Vehicle to Grid (V2G) Charging
Despite the positive impact energy policy has on the planet, it leaves some issues that must be immediately addressed. As of 2016, over 25% of Europe has quit coal-burning power stations, with plans to end the fossil fuel usage by 2020 in Austria and 2025 in Britain. Although the plant closures will have significant effects of lessening CO2 emissions, it leaves many countries wondering how[…]
