California Sells its 500,000th Electric Car
According to tracking by Veloz, a first-of-its-kind public-private coalition of major electric car industry stakeholders, California hit its 500,000th electric car sales milestone in November.
Study Reveals Barriers to Electric Car Adoption in the U.S.
Capgemini has released a study showing that battery capacity and availability of charging stations for electric cars are the two biggest concerns of U.S. consumers that might deter the purchase of EVs.
California on Cusp of Half-Million Electric Cars
Veloz, a first-of-its-kind public-private coalition of major electric car industry stakeholders, reported this week that California is close to achieving its 500,000th electric car sale.
Volkswagen Aims to Sell 150,000 Electric Vehicles as Early as 2020
Volkswagen has announced plans describing how its new I.D. electric vehicle series will allow for more consumer affordablilty and in turn help accelerate the global growth of the EV market.
Electric Vehicle Mileage Share to Exceed 20 Percent by 2030
According to a report by ABI Research, electric vehicle mileage share will exceed 20 percent by 2030, but urban charging and grid challenges loom large.
More Than 70M Battery-Electric Vehicles Will Be Sold Globally In 2032
More than 70 million light-duty battery-electric vehicles will be sold across the globe in 2032, compared to less than a million sold in 2017, according to a market research report published by Information Trends.
Tesla to Open Body Shops in Top 10 Metro Areas by End of June
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he hopes the new body shops will reduce the cost and time spent on repairs after customer complaints of excessive wait times.
Electric Cars Top Record High of 3 Million in 2017
The International Energy Agency has reported a record number of 3.1 million electric vehicles worldwide in 2017 – a number that is projected to triple by 2019.
Automotive Lightweighting Materials Will Be Focus of August Summit in Detroit
“With an agenda based on extensive research with more than 40 OEMs, the summit will provide an unrivaled mix of new in-depth technical sessions, case-study-led presentations and panel discussions on the hottest issues, enabling greater interaction between speakers and delegates than ever before,” show organizers said.
NTSB Investigating Another Fatal Crash Involving a Tesla, But Won’t Focus on Autopilot
The investigation’s primary focus will be on “emergency response in relation to the electric vehicle battery fire, including fire department activities and towing operations,” the agency said.
Learn About Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair at ASA Massachusetts/Rhode Island Seminar
The Massachusetts and Rhode Island affiliate of the Automotive Service Association (ASAMARI) is sponsoring a seminar tonight (Feb. 28) that will focus on the repair and maintenance of advanced hybrid and electric vehicle technology.
ASA Massachusetts/Rhode Island to Host Seminar on Electric-Vehicle Repairs
The Massachusetts and Rhode Island affiliate of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) is hosting a seminar on the repair and maintenance of electric and hybrid vehicles.