Probably everyone who owns an electric vehicle knows the best way to get others interested in and inspired by electric vehicles — get them to test drive one. But it’s also about a little more than that for many people. Ride & drives are nothing new and have been a … [continued]
By Simon, The Millett Road Maker Disclaimer: I’m not an electric vehicle or sustainability expert. I’m a baker and a small business owner talking about my experiences. As such, please do your own research and independently verify any facts or figures in this post before relying on them! Anyone who … [continued]
Electric vans may not be as “sexy” as Cybertrucks or electric roadsters, but they sure are effective at cutting emissions. And they sure are effective at delivery goods. We’ve got a few positive stories about electric vans to share to give you a mid-week enthusiasm boost.
If you buy a new Renault Zoe Van or Renault Kangoo Z.E. in the UK, you get a nice little bonus at the moment — a home charging wallbox worth £450. You have to order this month for the deal, though. You also have to get the vehicle(s) through Renault Contract Hire.
We just love hearing about EV conversions. This is an industry that promises to play a major role in accelerating the transition to electromobility. At the right scale and when applied to the right segments best fit for the target markets, what was once a niche product for collectors’ items such as restored classic cars and a badge of honor for a merry band of hobbyists could be a game changer. EV conversions will allow a broader consumer base to afford decent electric vehicles.
Greenspoon, Kenya’s first artisan online food store, has partnered with Drivelectric, Kenya’s e-mobility solution provider, to electrify its fleet of delivery vehicles.
In this episode of our CleanTech Talk podcast interview series, Zach Shahan sits down with Tomek Gac, Co-Founder of Tesla Shuttle and founder and CEO of Quriers.pl and Energia Słonca, to discuss the successes, challenges, and future of electric delivery vehicles.
Just few years ago, zero-emission deliveries in cities did not exist at any scale. They were only possible via bicycle couriers, which, of course, were limited the capacity of the backpack. Then at the beginning 2011, things started to change. The first popular EV (electric vehicle) — the Nissan Leaf — reached dealerships and heralded the start of new era. But it wasn’t really ideal for courier deliveries.
Renault is moving ahead with its Smart Island program, which is designed to bring the benefits of renewable energy to places that have to rely on expensive and highly polluting diesel generators for power.
Our friends at top electric vehicle (EV) data collection and analysis firm EV Volumes have just published European plug-in vehicle sales results for the first half of 2018. The most notable stat is probably the one in the headline — 42% market growth year over year (YoY). Additionally, in total, the number of plug-in vehicles on the street in Europe passed 1 million.
