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Norway Electric Car Sales Hit 12% Of Total Car Sales In November
By: AGelbert Date: December 5, 2013, 5:04 pm
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Record: :o Norway Electric Car Sales Hit 12% Of Total Car Sales
In November ;D
Originally published on EV Obsession.
Norway-Loves-Electric-Vehicles
Norway crushes it in market penetration of electric cars,
already hitting about 4% of the market (primarily through the
availability and sale of just 2 electric car models).
Slide credit: Francisco Carranza, Manager of Corporate Planning
at Nissan Europe.
Photo credit: Zachary Shahan / EV Obsession / CleanTechnica
You may have caught my story the other day pointing out that the
top-selling car in Norway two months in a row was an electric
car (the Tesla Model S in October and the Nissan Leaf in
November). Unfortunately, they didn’t top the list again in
November; however, the overall share of electric car sales was
the highest to date.
1,434 of Norway’s 12,079 new vehicle registrations in November
were for electric cars. That amounts to a 12% market share, even
considerably more than in September (8.6%) and October (7.2%).
Furthermore, the Nissan Leaf and the Tesla Model S did both make
it into the top 10. The Model S was #2 at 527 registrations and
the Nissan Leaf was at #5 with 512 registrations (just a 15-car
difference). The Volkswagen (VW) Golf took the top spot with 666
sales, an apt number for the slightly downbeat news.
2014 should be a very interesting year. The BMW i3 and the VW
e-Up! are coming to the Norwegian market, and I think also the
Renault Zoe and Renault Fluence ZE, and the i3 and e-Up!
reportedly already have over 1,000 orders each!
Note that electric car sales in the US are still far below 1% of
total car sales.
Stay tuned for some even more uplifting Norway electric car
news, including some exclusive interviews with EV leaders in
Norway.
Read more at
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Mitsubishi i-MiEV now priced ridiculously low at $22,995, before
incentives
By: AGelbert Date: December 5, 2013, 8:48 pm
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Mitsubishi i-MiEV now priced ridiculously low at $22,995, before
incentives
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The Mitsubishi i-MiEV has long be the Spartan contender in the
US plug-in vehicle scene. It's basic electric transportation
with a low-ish price tag. If you don't want any frills with your
zero-emission car, the i was the way to go.
The i started its sales life in 2011 with a $27,990 price tag,
but that was jacked up by $1,135 a few months later because of
"unforeseen changes in market conditions." Even with the
increase, the i was on the lower end of the available EV price
list and there were times when the Mitsubishi i was an even
better electric bargain. Earlier this year, some dealers put
$10,000 rebates on the hood, but that wasn't a national program.
2013, though, was the year for plug-in vehicle price drops, with
the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt both losing thousands from their
MSRPs. So, it really shouldn't come as a surprise that the i is
also shedding dollars: Mitsubishi has announced that the 2014 i
will starts at a price that's $6,130 less than the outgoing 2012
model. The new, pre-incentive price? $22,995. Factor in the
$7,500 federal tax credit and you can be looking at a brand new
EV for $15,495.
To go along with the price drop, Mitsubishi is adding many
standard features, making the plain car a little less difficult
to enjoy. Heated front seats, a charge port lamp, leather
steering wheel and "numerous decorative color/trim upgrades"
should make the i more comfortable. On the technology front, a
Chademo DC quick charge port and a battery warming system should
help with range questions. You can see a full list of upgrades
in the press release below.
Oh, and the company is now calling the i the i-MiEV in the press
release, so we should assume that shortened name is finished,
then?
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Global electric vehicle sales will jump 48% each year through 20
20
By: AGelbert Date: December 5, 2013, 8:51 pm
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Global electric vehicle sales will jump 48% each year through
2020
By Danny King RSS feed
Posted Oct 11th 2013 7:50PM
If ABI Research is correct, our monthly math fest that is the
green car sales report will soon take longer to add up. That's
because ABI's recent report says that almost 2.4 million
battery-electric vehicles will be sold worldwide in 2020,
estimating that EV sales (excluding plug-in hybrids and
extended-range plug-ins) will jump 48 percent a year through the
end of the decade. That means that the estimated 150,000 EVs
expected to be sold globally this year will increase to 2.36
million in 2020, with Asia Pacific representing the fastest
regional growth rate.
While EV sales have been what ABI calls "disappointing" so far,
governmental support in the form of subsidies, infrastructure
funding and concessions such as free parking, solo driving in
high-occupancy vehicle lanes and congestion-zone toll exemptions
will start boosting EV adoption during the next few years. The
broader adoption of wireless charging and smart-grid usage will
also move things along for the battery-electric driving set.
While automakers continue to add EV models, just two – the
Nissan Leaf and the Tesla Model S – are sold in the US with any
sort of substantial numbers. Through the first nine months of
the year, Nissan tripled year-earlier sales to 16,076 units. And
while Tesla doesn't report monthly sales, the Model S moved
about 9,900 units during the first half of the year. The company
is expected to release third-quarter results early next month.
Check out ABI's press release below (at link).
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$12,000 Colibri EV Set For Launch In Germany
By: AGelbert Date: December 7, 2013, 2:06 pm
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$12,000 Colibri EV Set For Launch In Germany ;D
Originally published on Gas2.
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Buying a car anywhere isn’t cheap (except maybe for India),
though there is a growing market for cheap transportation in an
increasingly expensive world. It is notoriously expensive to buy
a new car in Europe, though a small electric car company plans
to launch a $12,000 city EV sometime in 2015, and if such a car
can succeed anywhere, it’s Europe.
The Colibri is a German-built electric car with a goal-price of
just 8,831 euros, or about $12,000 U.S., as well as a $74
monthly battery rental fee. Equipped with a tiny 6 kWh battery
pack, the Colibri is strictly a city commuter, with room for a
single person and a few bags of groceries. Weighing in at less
than a thousand pounds, the Colibri claims a range of 68 miles
per charge, and can scoot from 0 to 60 mph in less than 10
seconds. Despite its size, the designers claim it can
comfortably fit people up to 6 feet 3 inches tall.
While the top speed is limited to 74 mph, most drivers probably
won’t even come close to maxing out this miniscule EV. A full
charge takes just two hours from a Level 2 charger, and you can
supposedly squeeze two of these tiny cars into a normal parking
space. There are no plans to sell the Colibri in the U.S., and a
planned 2014 launch date was pushed back to 2015.
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Though a car seems difficult to find a market for, Europe’s
best-selling EV is similarly designed and priced. I am talking
about the Renault Twizy, which doesn’t even have a fully-closed
cockpit, but has found plenty of urban buyers looking for an
alternative to mass transit. If the Colibri makes it to market,
it could find a decent following, though America is still many
years (and much higher gas prices) from embracing such a small,
limited-use vehicle.
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All about EV batteries
By: AGelbert Date: December 8, 2013, 9:18 pm
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Informative and educational video on EV batteries. He talks slow
but he is very knowledgeable. He explains the differences in
weight and power output discharge slope between a Lithium Ion
and a lead acid type battery. The lithium, for the same amount
of power and a very flat, reliable discharge slope, weighs half
as much. This is a big deal because the lead acid package weighs
in at over 700 pounds! :o
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This is video 6 of a several videos on a conversion of a Karmann
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Re: Electric Vehicles
By: AGelbert Date: December 17, 2013, 1:12 pm
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Electric Car Leader Accepts California’s Highest Honor
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Paul Scott
Paul Scott is one of the standout leaders in the EV revolution.
He is the co-founder of the highly regarded organization Plug In
America, and he has done a tremendous job hitting the ground to
an even greater degree and selling Nissan Leafs at the Nissan of
Downtown Los Angeles dealership.
Last week, Paul accepted a 2013 Governor’s Environmental and
Economic Leadership Award (GEELA) from the state of California
on behalf of the LA Nissan dealership. The dealership was one of
13 winners for this prestigious environmental award.
I think the director of “Who Killed the Electric Car?” and
“Revenge of the Electric Car” summarizes the general consensus
on Paul quite well:
“Paul is one of the most dedicated activists and educators I
have ever met for both electric cars and solar,” said Chris
Paine, said. “He knows the issues, he’s passionate and takes
personal risks, he puts his money where his mouth is, he’s
tireless even when exhausted, and he walks the walk. He truly is
one of California’s finest assets and I’ve met a lot of people
in my 20 years here. He not only believes, he’s making it
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The press release adds more noteworthy comments on Scott and the
associations he is a critical part of: “A founding board member
of Plug In America, the nonprofit organization widely credited
as critically instrumental in bringing EVs back into auto
showrooms, Scott helped bring about installation at Nissan of
Downtown L.A. of one of the area’s first EV quick chargers,
which LEAF and other EV drivers may use for free around the
clock. He helped organize several EV ride-and-drives at large
local corporations, and trains the dealership’s staff—which
boasts one of the nation’s highest LEAF ownership rates—about
the environmental, economic and national security benefits of
EVs outlined in the documentary about his ill-fated lunch with
President Barack Obama.”
Nissan of Downtown LA is apparently planning to install a large
solar carport for charging its EVs. No doubt, Scott was a
critical part of that move. As he says, the dealership can now
sell all of its EVs on a “full tank of sunshine.”
You can find more details about the honor and more comments from
Paul in the Plug In America press release.
Hear Paul and another noted EV advocate, Nicolas Zart, talk
about EVs and autonomous cars in this recent interview at
National Plug In Day 2013 in Los Angeles:
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Read more about or from Paul Scott on our Paul Scott channel.
Keep up with all the hottest EV news here on CleanTechnica, and
subscribe to our free EV newsletter if you like getting your
news in your inbox.
Btw, [b]here’s another special treat
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from the PR
person who sent me the above press release. Enjoy!
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Agelbert NOTE:That Nissan Nitmo has the same Leaf drive train
but weighs only 2,000 lbs versus 3,400 for the production Leaf.
The Nitmo can turn 90 DEGREES at 50 MPH!
For the fossil fuelers that question my "parabolic to
exponential" projection of Renewable Energy growth to 2035,
listen to Paul provide a (just one tiny part of my projection
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Re: Electric Vehicles
By: AGelbert Date: December 24, 2013, 2:20 pm
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CURRENT Spread Sheet EVs available in the USA
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Are Electric Vehicles Already Halfway to Market Dominance?
By: AGelbert Date: December 27, 2013, 1:39 pm
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Are Electric Vehicles Already Halfway to Market Dominance? ;D
Tam Hunt, Contributor
December 16, 2013
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Re: Electric Vehicles
By: AGelbert Date: January 3, 2014, 2:27 pm
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Trucks Alternative Power Hybrid Electric
Reposition Your Fleet
You stop. You go. You generate power along the way. You save
fuel. Freightliner Trucks’ Business Class® M2 106
diesel-electric hybrid trucks are a perfect solution for
stop-and-go and high-idling vocational operations. Whether using
the hybrid system’s electric motor to launch the vehicle or its
electronic power take-off (ePTO) capability, you’re adding green
to your bottom line, while going green through reduced fuel
consumption.
Day Cab: Hybrid
Specs
GVW up to 55,000 lbs
Horsepower 200 to 325 HP
Torque 520 to 750 lb/ft
When you invest in our M2 106 Hybrid trucks, you not only
benefit from the powerful combination of product knowledge,
resources and service/support systems—you're also backed by
the advanced technological expertise of Daimler Trucks North
America, LLC and global parent company, Daimler AG. Daimler is
shaping future transportation through hybrid electric truck
initiatives focused on providing greater fuel economy and lower
emissions.
The Performance You Need
Powered by the Cummins ISB 6.7 liter engine with a variety of
horsepower/torque ratings up to 325 hp/750 ft lb torque, the M2
106 Hybrid comes with the Eaton parallel-electric hybrid system.
This system features a 6-speed UltraShift transmission, coupled
with an electric motor that provides up to an additional 60 hp
and 310 ft lb torque at peak.
The M2 106 Hybrid with the Eaton® parallel-electric hybrid
system is a proven business tool that positions your company as
an industry and environmental leader.
Standard Advantages—and then Some
Available in truck and tractor configurations, Freightliner M2
106 Hybrid trucks not only give you the standard advantages of
the Business Class M2 106 like superior maneuverability,
visibility, and body builder friendliness, but also a business
solution that reduces fuel consumption and adds to your bottom
line.
This versatile, hardworking hybrid electric truck is perfect
for:
High stop-and-go applications including pick-up and delivery and
food and beverage
Vocational applications such as dump, HAZMAT, utility and towing
Reduce Idling Time
Optional electronic power take off (ePTO) capability makes M2
106 Hybrid trucks ideal for high-idling applications such as
utility and tree trimming. Idle time is reduced up to 87% and
fuel consumption up to 60% in ePTO mode.
Add the optional 5 kW auxiliary power generation (APG) unit and
realize additional savings. The APG unit provides AC power for
lights, tools or refrigeration units using only the power stored
in the lithium ion batteries.
How Do Hybrid Electric Trucks Work?
1.The Eaton parallel-electric hybrid system enables these
electric trucks to operate using the diesel engine alone, or in
combination with the hybrid-electric motor.
2.The hybrid system’s electric motor provides additional power
(up to 60 hp) to launch the vehicle, improving fuel economy in
stop-and-go operations.
3.The hybrid system’s lithium-ion batteries are recharged
through a process called regenerative braking. During braking,
the hybrid electric trucks’ kinetic energy is captured and
regenerated to charge the hybrid battery. Regenerative braking
captures up to 44kW (or 60hp), power that normally is absorbed
by the foundation brakes and lost as heat.
4.The all new engine-off-at-stop feature provides up to 8%
additional fuel savings. When the service brake is applied, at a
stop light for example, the engine turns off. When the service
brake is released, the engine restarts.
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babies on BIODIESEL, that would be THAT for fossil fuels, now
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SunPower and Ford Team on Gridless EV
By: AGelbert Date: January 4, 2014, 12:47 pm
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SunPower and Ford Team on Gridless EV
01/06/2014
Clean Edge News
Ford Motor Company has announced the C-MAX Solar Energi Concept,
which it says is the first-of-its-kind sun-powered vehicle.
Instead of powering its battery from an electrical outlet, Ford
C-MAX Solar Energi Concept harnesses the power of the sun by
using a special concentrator that acts like a magnifying glass,
directing intense rays to solar panels on the vehicle roof.
The result is a concept vehicle that takes a day’s worth of
sunlight to deliver the same performance as the conventional
C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid, which draws its power from the
electric grid. Ford C-MAX Energi gets a combined best miles per
gallon equivalent in its class, with EPA-estimated 108 MPGe city
and 92 MPGe highway, for a combined 100 MPGe. By using renewable
power, Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept is estimated to reduce
the annual greenhouse gas emissions a typical owner would
produce by four metric tons.
C-MAX Solar Energi Concept, which will be shown at the 2014
International CES in Las Vegas, is a collaborative project of
Ford, San Jose, Calif.-based SunPower Corp. and Atlanta-based
Georgia Institute of Technology.
The C-MAX Solar Energi Concept debuts as Ford caps a record year
of electrified vehicle sales.
Ford expects to sell 85,000 hybrids, plug-in hybrids and
all-electric vehicles for 2013 – the first full year its six new
electrified vehicles were available in dealer showrooms.
C-MAX Energi is Ford’s plug-in sales leader, with sales of more
than 6,300 through November. Ford sold more plug-in vehicles in
October and November than both Toyota and Tesla, and it outsold
Toyota through the first 11 months of 2013. Plug-in hybrids
continue to grow in sales as more customers discover the
benefits of using electricity to extend their driving range.
C-MAX Hybrid over the last year has been a key driver in helping
Ford sell more hybrids than any other automaker in the United
States, second only to Toyota. C-MAX Hybrid continues to bring
new customers to the Ford brand, with a conquest rate of 64
percent and drawing nearly half of its sales from import brands.
Conquest rates are even higher in key hybrid growth markets like
San Francisco, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
Breakthrough Clean Technology
SunPower, which has been Ford’s solar technology partner since
2011, is providing high-efficiency solar cells for the roof of
Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept. Because of the extended time it
takes to absorb enough energy to fully charge the vehicle, Ford
turned to Georgia Institute of Technology for a way to amplify
the sunlight in order to make a solar-powered hybrid feasible
for daily use.
Researchers developed an off-vehicle solar concentrator that
uses a special Fresnel lens to direct sunlight to the solar
cells while boosting the impact of the sunlight by a factor of
eight. Fresnel is a compact lens originally developed for use in
lighthouses. Similar in concept to a magnifying glass, the
patent-pending system tracks the sun as it moves from east to
west, drawing enough power from the sun through the concentrator
each day to equal a four-hour battery charge (8 kilowatts).
With a full charge, Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept is estimated
to have the same total range as a conventional C-MAX Energi of
up to 620 miles, including up to 21 electric-only miles.
Additionally, the vehicle still has a charge port, and can be
charged by connecting to a charging station via cord and plug so
that drivers retain the option to power up via the grid, if
desired.
After C-MAX Solar Energi Concept is shown at CES, Ford and
Georgia Tech will begin testing the vehicle in numerous
real-world scenarios. The outcome of those tests will help to
determine if the concept is feasible as a production car.
Off-the-Grid Car
By tapping renewable solar energy with a rooftop solar panel
system, C-MAX Solar Energi Concept is not dependent on the
traditional electric grid for its battery power. Internal Ford
data suggest the sun could power up to 75 percent of all trips
made by an average driver in a solar hybrid vehicle. This could
be especially important in places where the electric grid is
underdeveloped, unreliable or expensive to use.
The vehicle also reinforces MyEnergi Lifestyle, a concept
revealed by Ford and several partners at 2013 CES. MyEnergi
Lifestyle uses math, science and computer modeling to help
homeowners understand how they can take advantage of
energy-efficient home appliances, solar power systems and
plug-in hybrid vehicles to significantly reduce monthly expenses
while also reducing their overall carbon footprint.
The positive environmental impact from Ford C-MAX Solar Energi
could be significant. It would reduce yearly CO2 and other
greenhouse gas emissions from the average U.S. car owner by as
much as four metric tons – the equivalent of what a U.S. house
produces in four months.
If all light-duty vehicles in the United States were to adopt
Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept technology, annual greenhouse
gas emissions could be reduced by approximately 1 billion metric
tons.
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