Germany electric cars Archives

EV Ownership & Rooftop Solar In Germany, France, Netherlands, & Norway — CleanTechnica Report

April 5, 20204 years ago Zachary Shahan 0 Comments

For our newest reports, Electric Car Drivers: Demands, Desires & Dreams — European Edition (2020) and Electric Car Drivers: Demands, Desires & Dreams, we were curious whether EV ownership/leasing correlated with rooftop solar panel ownership, and also whether driving an EV encouraged people to drive more efficiently or even conserve energy more at home, so we surveyed thousands of EV owners. The results are interesting in their diversity.

Angela Merkel: Germany Won’t Achieve Electric Vehicle Goals

May 16, 20177 years ago James Ayre 0 Comments

Authorities in Germany had previously stated publicaly that the country was working towards the goal of putting at least 1 million plug-in electric vehicles on its roads by 2020. It looks like this goal won’t be achieved, though, going by recent comments from German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

China Changing The Auto World, Germany Lagging

April 26, 20177 years ago Steve Hanley 0 Comments

A report by the Center for Automotive Research at the University of Duisberg-Essen in Germany predicts the market for new cars in China will exceed 30 million vehicles a year by 2025 and it expects EV sales to make up 30% of that figure. In 2016, EV sales in China amounted to 2.1% of sales. While that number is minuscule in the overall scheme of things, it is still double that of other countries. In China, plug-in hybrids and fully electric cars are known as “new energy vehicles.” The CAR report counts both types in its EV sales calculation, according to Forbes.

Germany Increased Electric Car Charging Points 27% In 2016

April 17, 20177 years ago Cynthia Shahan 0 Comments

The vitality and satisfaction of early EV adopters keeps on increasing. A vast market of electric car enthusiasts is prompting companies to offer more electric cars and more charging stations. Cleaner air, quieter roads, quieter neighborhoods, and precision autonomous features are where it’s at. With all the new varieties, growing ranges, and broadening styles of EVs, consumers see more charging spots at community places as important to their new lives.

Nope, Germany Not Banning Non-EVs

June 19, 20168 years ago Guest Contributor 3 Comments

Originally published on Renewables International. By Craig Morris (@PPchef) Translations of recent statements made by top German officials make it sound like the country is about to do the right thing. Reality is a bit messier. Google “all new cars mandated to be electric in Germany by 2030,” and you could be … [continued]

Electric Car Sales, History, & The Future (Cleantech Revolution Tour Highlights)

June 11, 20168 years ago Zachary Shahan 14 Comments

The initial Cleantech Revolution Tour conference that we held in Berlin was a lot of fun, and the presentations were packed with interesting facts, figures, charts, and jokes. We had a blast, and there’s no way to share all of the conversations, connections, and laughs (which is why I encourage you … [continued]

€900 Million Electric Vehicle Incentive Program Launched In Germany, Tesla & Tesla Buyers Snubbed

May 20, 20168 years ago Zachary Shahan 69 Comments

In recent months, we’ve reported a couple of times on what was rumored to become a new incentive program for electric vehicles in Germany. The federal government this week announced that the program plan and budget is finalized. Electric Vehicle Purchase Incentives (The Details) As we noted less than a month ago, … [continued]

€1.2 Billion For German EVs, Hybrids, & Chargers

April 28, 20168 years ago Jake Richardson 16 Comments

€1.2 billion in funding will be put towards electric mobility in Germany, with half coming from the federal government and half from the auto industry, according to a recent decision from Germany’s political leaders. Buyers of EVs will receive €4,000 and plug-in hybrids €3,000. There is a cap on the cost … [continued]

Germany Considering €5,000 Electric Car Subsidy, With Automakers Contributing 40%

March 1, 20169 years ago James Ayre 35 Comments

Originally published on EV Obsession. In order to achieve its goal of at least 1 million electric cars on the country’s roads by 2020, the government of Germany is apparently likely to approve new incentives, according to recent reports. Interestingly, the new incentives would see the auto manufacturers in the country provide roughly … [continued]

Germany Mulling €2 Billion Incentives For Electric Cars

January 16, 20169 years ago Jake Richardson 37 Comments

Originally published on Sustainnovate. Germany is considering providing 2 billion euros to subsidize the purchasing of more electric cars. German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel is behind the idea, which also includes adding more EV charging stations and supporting the acquisition of more electric vehicles for federal offices. One might expect … [continued]