The European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO) is pleased to highlight the latest data release from Eurostat, which provides a granular look at the adoption of
READ MOREEstonia''s strategic efforts in promoting electric vehicle adoption and developing a supportive infrastructure are shaping a sustainable future for transportation. The country''s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint through electrification aligns
READ MOREThe 2022 update of ACEA''s comprehensive overview shows the fiscal measures for buying electric vehicles that are currently available in the 27 EU member states, looking at tax benefits (related to vehicle acquisition and ownership, as well as company cars) and purchase incentives, such as bonus payments or premiums for
READ MOREal., 2019). Universal adoption of smart meters in the Estonian distribution grid has offered insights into user behavior, consumption patterns, and use predictive analytics to evaluate impacts from higher EV adoption. Prior to that, in the early 2010s, Estonia pioneered the adoption of country-wide electric vehicle infrastructure,
READ MORECSE FACT SHEET The transportation system is the largest source of climate-altering U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, making it critically important to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). The Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE), a national nonprofit that designs and administers state, local and utility EV and EV charging
READ MORERussell Hensley: If you take the global lens, electric-vehicle adoption differs quite significantly by region. Europe and China have similar adoption rates as a percent of volume, running somewhere close to 20 to 25 percent of new vehicles sold. But then, in the US, we have tended to be slower in terms of adoption, with something like 5
READ MOREOur analysis of the International Energy Agency''s EV Data Explorer shows that countries where EV sales reached 1% in the past five years have grown at a faster
READ MOREThe Global EV Outlook is an annual publication that identifies and discusses recent developments in electric mobility across the globe. It is developed with the support of the members of the Electric Vehicles Initiative (EVI). Combining historical analysis with projections to 2030, the report examines key areas of interest such as
READ MOREBehind China, Europe had the second-highest electric vehicle electricity demand in 2021, requiring over 6,700 gigawatts of electricity (approximately 6.75 terawatts). This demand is a small share
READ MOREIn hindsight, EV adoption in Estonia has been slowed by a number of challenges, ranging from technological (short driving range), to economic (high upfront
READ MOREConsiderable progress in the uptake of electric cars and vans in the EU was made in 2022, with 21.6% of new car registrations being electric vehicles. Totalling close to two million electric car registrations in one year, up from 1,74 million in 2021. The number of electric vans on European roads also continued to grow, reaching a share of 5.5%
READ MOREEstonia with its 165 fast chargers now has the world''s largest operational public fast-charging network providing a universal nationwide service. There are 619 all-electric cars registered in the
READ MOREIn response to the requirement to address the global climate crisis in urban areas caused by the logistics sector, an increasing number of governments around the world have begun aggressive strategic actions to encourage manufacturers and consumers to adopt electric vehicle (EV) technology. One of the most beneficial aspects of driving an
READ MOREEstonian distribution grid has o ered insights into user. behavior, consumption patterns, and use predictive. analytics to evaluate impacts from higher EV adoption. Prior to that, in the early
READ MOREIn an exciting collaboration, the Swedish clean technology company Elonroad and Estonia''s Smart Mobility company Elmo are teaming up to develop a cutting-edge stationary charging track for electric vehicles
READ MOREGovernment incentives are among the key elements to greater battery electric vehicle adoption. Estonia. EV Incentives. A state subsidy is available up-to €5000 for a BEV or electric van < €50000, however this is done in fixed phases, and
READ MOREAs of July 2022, the Estonian government offers subsidies of up to €5,000 for electric car purchases. Charging stations. As of October 2022, there were about 400 public charging
READ MOREBattery-electric vehicles (BEVs) have surpassed a tipping point of making up 5 percent of overall automotive sales in 31 countries, up from just 19 in 2022, according to data shared by Bloomberg
READ MOREThese air quality improvements, in turn, reduce health costs, saving US$12.6, US$6.24, US$3.00, US$2.82 and US$2.02 billion across those metropolitan regions. Widespread adoption of EVs therefore
READ MOREEven before the mainstream media started to write about EV mass adoption and the need to build infrastructure to support the cars, the Estonian government decided that EV''s were here for good. In 2013, Estonia became the first country in the world to build a countrywide EV charging network.
READ MOREAccording to our Annual Energy Outlook 2023 (AEO2023), we project that electric vehicles (EVs), including both battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), will account for between 13% and 29% of new light-duty vehicle sales in the United States in 2050 and between 11% and 26% of on-road light-duty
READ MOREAccording to the auto car shopping guide, Edmunds , the average new EV car costs USD61,000 globally in 2022 compared with USD46,000 for all new cars irrespective of fuel type. With many households already priced out of buying a new car, the prospect of purchasing an EV is out of the question.
READ MOREThe widespread adoption of V2X technologies is gaining increasing attention from researchers and industry professionals because of the numerous benefits it offers to EV owners and society as a whole. V2X enables the more efficient and flexible use of energy resources, as EVs can function as distributed energy resources (DERs) that
READ MOREBy understanding the nuances of EV adoption at the regional level, stakeholders can better strategize and implement measures to promote sustainable mobility across Europe. Check the data directly at Eurostat here. More News. France''s Electric Vehicle Registrations Surge in May 2024.
READ MOREEven before the mainstream media started to write about EV mass adoption and the need to build infrastructure to support the cars, the Estonian government decided that EV''s
READ MOREAs of July 2022, the Estonian government offers subsidies of up to €5,000 for electric car purchases. Charging stations. As of October 2022, there were about 400 public charging stations in Estonia. Starting in 2025, all new public parking lots constructed must be equipped with infrastructure for electric car charging.
READ MOREThe Norwegian fleet of plug-in electric vehicles is the largest per capita in the world. In December 2016, Norway became the first country where five in every 100 passenger cars on the road were plug-in; attained 10% in October 2018, and reached 25% in September 2022. The Norwegian plug-in car segment market share has been world''s highest for several
READ MOREThis strategy can be beneficial for regions with lower overall EV adoption but needing efficient and quick charging solutions. Widespread Network Necessity: Western European countries showcase the importance of a widespread charging network to support a larger EV fleet. This approach ensures accessibility and convenience, crucial for
READ MOREMonday, August 14, 2023 4:29 PM. Bolt, the Estonian mobility company, and Wallbox, the Barcelona-based provider of smart electric vehicle charging and energy management solutions, have unveiled a strategic partnership aimed at promoting the adoption of electric cars in the Netherlands. Starting from Monday, August 14th, Bolt drivers in the
READ MORETALLINN – The Estonian Environmental Investment Center (KIK) has endorsed 55 applications for the purchase of 232 brand new electric vehicles in the total
READ MOREIn other words, neither financial incentives nor charging infrastructure ensure high electric vehicle adoption rates. Estonia deciding to buy 500 MiEVs in 2012 or Belgium offering high financial
READ MOREIt was a far from the Chinese government''s vision of "new energy vehicle sales reaching about 20% of total vehicle sales in China by 2025," which is proposed in the New Energy Vehicle Industry Development Plan (2021–2035). Especially in 2019, China''s annual EV sales fell by 4% compared with 2018.
READ MOREEstonia. No grants towards the purchase of Plug-In or Electric vehicles as of 2016. Electric vehicles are exempt from the city public parking fees and can use bus lanes. An incentive scheme to promote plug-in electric vehicle adoption was approved in April 2016 with a budget of €1 billion (US$1.13 billion). A total of €600 million
READ MOREIn the Stated Policies Scenario, the global EV stock across all transport modes (excluding two/three-wheelers) expands from over 11 million in 2020 to almost 145 million vehicles by 2030, an annual average growth rate of nearly 30%. In this scenario, EVs account for about 7% of the road vehicle fleet by 2030. EV sales reach almost 15 million in
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