There will be 130 million electric vehicles on Europe's roads by 2035, said Ernst & Young and the electricity industry trade association Eurelectric. The current total of 5 million will accelerate to 65 million over the next eight years but then double in the following five years. “It took us 10 years to install 400,000 chargers,” says … [Read more...]
Sparks of realism needed for electric and hybrid vehicles
Electric and hybrid vehicles must become more affordable for consumers and more profitable for producers, according to GKN. For that to happen, suppliers must find new and better ways to make electric propulsion more economically viable. GKN Automotive’s technology roadmap focuses on reducing the premium for e-mobility, while maximising the benefits. Lower … [Read more...]
EVs will spark boom in UK power and transport
Electric vehicles will be good for the UK's power systems and transport network, say experts. A Government-backed taskforce bringing together key players in the energy, infrastructure and transport sectors has demonstrated that an effectively managed integration of electric vehicles with the energy system can significantly improve electricity network … [Read more...]
