Posts Tagged: EV Sales
November 6, 2018
Electric vehicles sales update Q3 2018, Canada
Fast five EV sales facts: Nearly 35,000 plug-in electric vehicles have been sold in Canada by the end of September, an increase of 158% compared to this time last year. For Q3-2018, sales peaked at over 13,000 EVs, a 166% increase over Q3-2017. At current rates, Canada will see more electric vehicles (EVs) sold across the country in 2018 than the previous three years,[…]
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[…]
August 10, 2018
Electric vehicles sales update Q2 2018, Canada
EV sales in Canada were exceedingly strong in Q2. A number of factors have formed the ‘perfect storm’ for electric vehicle (EV) sales across Canada. The storm fronts in no particular order are; increased car buyer comfort and interest in the technology, new EV models are purpose-built to fill every nook and cranny of market segments to produce what is, the perfect vehicle for many consumers. A little car called the Tesla Model 3 was released into the Canadian market. Also, the concern about potentially losing the Ontario EV incentive had the effect of a shot-clock which had many in the Province rush to get an order in for an EV before the election took place. Indeed, shortly after the election, the EV incentive was indeed removed.
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 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[…]
June 8, 2018
Electric vehicles sales update Q1 2018, Canada
We’re off to a great start as we jump into a new year of electric vehicle (EV) sales in Canada. That’s no small statement considering all previous quarters in 2017 were record-breaking. By year-end, electric vehicle sales had climbed to 19,000 new electric vehicles for the year. Moreover, 10,000 of those EVs we’re fully-electric battery electric vehicles (BEV). The rest, 9,000 plug-in hybrid electric[…]
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 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[…]
