Tesla Model 3 at launch (Image: K. Field/CC)

Perfect storm of factors speeding electric vehicle development

Even if you work the auto industry, you probably didn’t expect the current rush to develop, build, sell, and drive electric vehicles. But there’s no denying it. A series of technology developments, market disruptions, and wake-up calls are hastening an inevitable shift from fossil fuel engines to electric power in cars and trucks, according to

Charging at a rapid charger (Image: Go Ultra Low)

Norway considers ban on petrol and diesel cars by 2025

The four main political parties in Norway are debating a ban on fuel-powered cars; we look at how other countries are tackling harmful car emissions Norway is considering a ban on petrol and diesel cars by 2025 with the four primary political parties debating the action, according to Norwegian newspaper Dagens Næringsliv. The new law

A row of electric cars at a rapid charger station (Image: Ecotricity)

Major changes in Electric Highway as revolution continues at pace

After five years, 30 million miles and £2.5 million pounds worth of free travel – Ecotricity will finally begin charging electric car drivers for using Britain’s most comprehensive car charging network – the Electric Highway. A rapid charge of up to thirty minutes will cost £6, still significantly less than the equivalent cost of a

Global Electric Car Stock: PHEV stands for plug-in hybrid vehicles, and BEV stands for battery electric vehicles (Image:: IEA)

IEA: There are now more than one million electric cars on the world’s roads

In 2015, the number of electric cars on the road globally passed the one million threshold for the first time. The rapid growth of the industry means that it is now the only technology sector on track to meet the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) 2C scenario. This is the conclusion of the IEA’s Energy Technology

The installation comes as Nissan celebrates 30 years of manufacturing in the UK

Nissan switches on solar farm to power UK car production

Nissan has switched on a new solar farm at its plant in Sunderland, its biggest manufacturing site in Europe, and the latest landmark in the company’s journey towards Intelligent Mobility. Made of up 19,000 photo-voltaic panels, the new 4.75 MW facility is now fully operational at the Sunderland Plant, as Nissan strives towards its twin

Eric Brassard charges his new BMW i3 electric car in his garage (Image:: J. Schmelzer/WSJ)

Electric Cars Spark Growth in Home Charging Stations

As electric vehicles gain popularity, more homeowners and real-estate developers are adding this relatively low-cost amenity Self-described “car guy” Eric Brassard recently paid $846,000 for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom home in the Silver Lake area of Los Angeles. One big draw: It was wired to allow a charging station for vehicles. The 29-year-old TV-development executive didn’t