• Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 15th, 2014
Solar-Powered EV Charging Station Installed in Japan's Aichi Prefecture

Solar-Powered EV Charging Station Installed in Japan's Aichi Prefecture

The power cars get from this station can be used as backup energy in case of emergency

In Early 2014, Global Roads Accommodated for 400,000 Plug-in Cars

In Early 2014, Global Roads Accommodated for 400,000 Plug-in Cars

New report shows that plug-in cars are steadily gaining popularity on a global scale

Ford Company Facilities in North America to Get EV Charging Stations

Ford Company Facilities in North America to Get EV Charging Stations

The goal of this initiative is to promote the use of green cars among its staff

UK Must Install 70,000 EV Charging Points by 2020, EU Rules

UK Must Install 70,000 EV Charging Points by 2020, EU Rules

Germany and Italy must install 86,000 and 72,000 such stations, respectively

In 2025, 1 in 4 New Cars Sold in Germany Will Be an Electric One

In 2025, 1 in 4 New Cars Sold in Germany Will Be an Electric One

Study predicts that electric vehicles will soon become a common sight in this country

All-Electric Cars Expected to Soon Account for 1% of Norway's Entire Fleet

All-Electric Cars Expected to Soon Account for 1% of Norway's Entire Fleet

By comparison, such vehicles are estimated to only account for 0.07% of the US' fleet

EVs Must Be Fed “Small Chunks” of Power to Avoid Straining the Grid

EVs Must Be Fed “Small Chunks” of Power to Avoid Straining the Grid

Researchers claim that so-called smart meters are key to supporting the EV market

Nissan Will Help the Kingdom of Bhutan Electrify Its Fleet

Nissan Will Help the Kingdom of Bhutan Electrify Its Fleet

The company will also aid the country in developing its charging infrastructure

Wacky Coloring Book Promotes the Use of EVs

Wacky Coloring Book Promotes the Use of EVs

The book answers weird questions about such cars, pins down the benefits of owning an EV

Global EV Production Will Up by 67% in 2014, Report Says

Global EV Production Will Up by 67% in 2014, Report Says

This increase is documented when compared to global EV production in 2013

EV Sales in France Upped by 55% in 2013

EV Sales in France Upped by 55% in 2013

The increase was documented in comparison to EV sales reported in 2012

A 10% Increase in São Paulo's EV Fleet Would Cut Yearly Emissions by 1.3%

A 10% Increase in São Paulo's EV Fleet Would Cut Yearly Emissions by 1.3%

On the other hand, it translates into a 2% increase in electricity demand, study finds

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 13th, 2013
$150M (€108.9M) in Clean Energy Tax Credits Announced in the US

$150M (€108.9M) in Clean Energy Tax Credits Announced in the US

The investments are expected to create thousands of job opportunities across the country

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 13th, 2013
42% of US Households Could Switch to EVs Without Telling the Difference

42% of US Households Could Switch to EVs Without Telling the Difference

This is because 70% of all Americans drive under 60 miles (96.5 kilometers) per weekday

Leonardo DiCaprio Co-Founder of New Venturi Grand Prix Formula E Team

Leonardo DiCaprio Co-Founder of New Venturi Grand Prix Formula E Team

Venturi Grand Prix is the tenth team in the Formula E championship

Meet the Revolutionary Copenhagen Wheel for Your Bike

Meet the Revolutionary Copenhagen Wheel for Your Bike

This will make pedaling through the city a lot easier

IKEA Wants to Install EV Charging Stations at All Its Stores in the UK

IKEA Wants to Install EV Charging Stations at All Its Stores in the UK

The stations are to become operational by the end of this year

 
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