The adoption of autonomous vehicles (AV) is inevitable. Before we enter the era of the driverless car, however, we must first understand what we gain from this advancement, what the risks are, and how to regulate this unfamiliar territory. The advantages of autonomous personal mobility Fully autonomous vehicles will not depend on the alertness of […]
Study: EVs will have 20% of global mileage share by 2030
Dive Brief: A report from ABI Research indicates that electric vehicles (EVs) will exceed 20% of global mileage share by 2030. The report estimates that only 2% of new consumer vehicles this year will be electric, but local governments will contribute to more widespread adoption through regulatory measures such as urban emissions zones. The report also predicts […]
Automakers Won’t Change EV Development Plans
EPA’s lower fuel efficiency standard won’t compel automakers or suppliers to change course. Despite a move by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to freeze automotive fuel efficiency standards, automakers and their suppliers are likely to continue down the existing path toward electrification, experts said. There are two big reasons for automakers to stay the course, […]
China builds world’s largest EV charging network with 167,000 stations
A total of 167,000 charging piles have now been connected to the telematics platform of the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), making it the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network. By cooperating with 17 charging station operators, the SGCC now offers more than 1 million kilowatt-hours of power each day. In addition, users […]
Team of rivals: Utilities, enviros unite to push electric vehicles
Old adversaries from the rooftop solar fights are finding common ground on transportation electrification. Opponents to EVs, often representing or funded by the oil and gas industry, remain. But they now have the electric utility industry to contend with rather than only a handful of disruptive startups. EV fees can often act as an alternative […]