Electric Vehicles
I wrote a piece on France and renewable energy just now that reminded me of the first French-American EV conference (Long Beach, CA, in December, 2010); it was such a riveting event that I thought it would be followed by …
Automotive Engineering and the Electric Vehicle Adoption Curve Read More »
Fuel prices have been on the rise over the past decade. In the UK, drivers can expect to pay 60p more than ten years ago, while US drivers have seen a price surge of 47 cents in the past year …
From Guest Blogger Hanna: Green Car Rentals are Taking Off Read More »
It looks like Europe continues to embrace electric transportation. According to my colleague Fritz Maffry, the Renault Twizy is selling very well on The Continent. The doors are optional, and windows are unavailable. Good thing it never rains in Europe. …
In an email conversation I had with a reader I noted my surprise that General Motors seems to be headed in the direction of hydrogen, and I expressed my belief that the “hydrogen economy” is not a solid idea. I’m …
Here’s a supposed breakthrough in fuel cells on which I thought readers may want to comment. I’ve always believed that the cost and longevity of the fuel cell itself is really not the gating issue here, but rather the creation …
Perhaps the largest impediment to the adoption of electric vehicles is owners’ worry about the battery, i.e. what happens when it reaches the end of its life and needs to be replaced. When you think about it, there are no …
Overcoming an Objection To Prospective Electric Vehicle Owners: Battery Life Read More »
Given the recent bankruptcy of battery-swapping innovator Project Better Place, it may appear unlikely that battery-swapping has any chance of success – even in the long-term. Yet I’m not sure that’s true – especially in regions with small footprints and …
While the electric car is commonly seen as a future technology, the late 19th to early 20th century saw peak popularity for this mode of powering engines. At the time, electricity was easier to use, and electric cars easier to …
I often shake my head when I read articles about the alternative-fuel movement in the automotive industry and the constant proliferation of clean-burning fuels. Last week, Volvo Trucks became the first manufacturer to announce plans to commercialize dimethyl ether (DME)-powered …
Comment on the Alternative-fuel Movement in the Automotive Industry Read More »
I thought readers might be interested in a conversation I’m having with my colleague Jon Lesage, alt-fuel auto industry guru: Jon (in his newsletter): Hybrid electric vehicles are doing much better at retaining their market value than are plug-in electric …
Examining the Resale Market for Electric Vehicles Read More »
