Electric Vehicles – Seeing the Big Picture
The burgeoning electric vehicle EV industry cannot be understood by simply looking at cars. The complete market value is, and will remain, about double the market for cars. The leaders such as Toyota, Honda and Nissan make electric vehicles for many applicational sectors. Indeed, many of them also control the manufacture of the component that most affects price and performance – the battery. For example, Nissan has a major program to put next generation lithium batteries from its battery joint venture into its forklifts as well as its cars. Toyota makes heavy and light industrial EVs from forklifts to buses and mobility for the disabled, not just electric cars, and the knowledge in these different divisions is shared between them all. Much is written about hybrid cars but there are substantial sales of hybrid military trucks, buses and even motorcycles now.

New report
IDTechEx has therefore launched a new report on the whole subject called “Electric Vehicles 2010-2020″. It is based on ten years of researching the subject, intensive desk research, visits and interviews. There are chapters on Heavy Industrial, Light Industrial and Commercial, Mobility for the Disabled, Two Wheelers, Golf Cars, Cars, Military, Marine and Other vehicles. That even extends to electric mobile robots, surveillance jellyfish and other Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), bats and electric aircraft. Detailed forecasts for these vehicle categories by numbers and value and the key components are provided for 2010-2020. The trends, technology and planned vehicles are clarified in 185 figures and 58 tables including the historical context. Winning and losing strategies are evaluated. Timelines are given of events to come.

At last the full picture of China
IDTechEx does not make the common mistake of reporting primarily on vehicles from the well known Western and Japanese manufacturers. 66% of the manufacturers of electric vehicles in the world are in China. Over 90% of the world’s electric vehicles are made in China, mainly for use in China. It has the largest potential market for electric vehicles. It mines and controls 95% of the World’s rare earth reserves used in the hybrid car batteries, motors and other key components of today’s electric vehicles. Of the 420 EV manufacturers covered in this new report, an appropriately high proportion are Chinese. This is particularly true of the chapters on Heavy Industrial, Light Industrial and Commercial, Mobility for the Disabled, Two Wheelers, Golf Cars and Cars, where the Chinese heavily participate, as yet little publicity, because so much of it is for the domestic market.

Unique forecasts
New ten year forecasts for the whole EV market are only available from IDTechEx. The company finds that the electric vehicle industry will continue to exhibit strong growth for the next decade, though some sectors were impacted by the global financial meltdown and have yet to fully recover. Those participating in only one sector need to keep a wary eye on those with a broader vision: they must frequently review their strategy and avoid dangerous tunnel vision.

Good volume growth but greater value growth
The 29 million EVs sold in 2010 will rise 69% to 49 million in 2020 but the value of the market will grow by far more because larger and more expensive vehicles are now rapidly adopting the technology. Motorcycles, military vehicles, buses and earthmovers are among them. Hybrids will rise from about 50% to about 60% of the value market through the decade. In ten years from now, a far higher percentage of the global output of light industrial vehicles, commercial vehicles and cars will be EVs.

The new report gives the detail, forecasting numbers, unit value and total market value for each applicational sector with many original tables giving subsets of the data and a large number of profiles of current and planned activities of the participants. Some EV sectors were hit by the global financial meltdown but are recovering. Many sectors now benefit from the tsunami wave of government benefits, technical innovations and new models becoming available. We evaluate these aspects and the market drivers, including what users really need. Battery, motor and other technology is explained and forecasted as well.

This report “Electric Vehicles 2010-2020″ is a sister report to IDTechEx reports about the two most important subsectors of the EV business – “Hybrid and Pure Electric Cars 2010-2020″ and “Car Traction Batteries – The New Gold Rush 2010-2020″. The report comes with one hour of free telephone or email consultancy to fill in any information you still require after having read it.

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What is the difference between Hydrogen cars and electric cars?

I’m doing a project on Hydrogen cars V.S Electric cars!

If anyone has info please tell!

Car Charging Group Partners With Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design to Incorporate Electric Vehicle Charging …
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Car Charging Group, Inc. , an owner and provider of electric vehicle charging stations with the mission to build-out a nationwide infrastructure, announced a strategic partnership to incorporate electric vehicle charging stations into both existing projects as well as future design offerings of Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design , located at 2915 Biscayne Boulevard …

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I m building an electric car from scratch for my college project and i need to know how to build one in detail, were to start, how to build the frame, and what parts, components i need.

The first electric cars to arrive in Australia from Japan might cause a shock. They cost $70,000 each.

The tiny mites are made by Mitsubishi and are here for tests by Australian government departments before being made available to the public. A few thousand have already been sold in Japan .

The big price for the little car makes DIY electric car kits an even bigger attraction. Instead of buying the expensive new hybrids you can simply convert your existing vehicle with an electric car kit.

Professional conversions cost $3000 or more but DIY totals about $300. – a saving of  $69,700 over the Mitsubishi tot.

With no fuel bills  you soon get your money back. It costs about $1 to charge your car from your electric plug at home. You can travel up to 100 miles (160.9 km) on a simple charge. And don’t think electric cars are slow. You will get up to 55mph (88.5 kph)

The DIY conversions are quick to do and require no special mechanical knowledge. All you need is a conversion manual. Conversions can be done on any type of vehicle in any country.

There are various manuals on the market but the one I recommend costs under $50, which I think, is the cheapest manual currently available. It also comes with numerous bonuses and a money-back guarantee.

Another big advantage of converting your own vehicle to electric is you will probably get a lot more space. The new Mitsubishi mite doesn’t have much room.

Then, of course, going electric is helping the environment and cooling down the planet.

Frost & Sullivan: Electric Vehicles Fuelling Demand for Battery Technology and Supply
The batteries used to propel electric vehicles can be derived from one of several chemistries, including lead acid, nickel metal hydride and lithium-ion . Â The rapidly developing and evolving market for EVs is boosting demand for new battery technologies and greater supply.

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Solo: Life with an Electric Car

It seems that more and more car makers are getting a bit sloppy with their long term plans these days, as Audi has just joined the group, with many of its surprises being spilled onto the Internet.

At first glance, it’s pretty clear that the Ingolstadt car maker will have a very exciting future, filled with entries for the small car segment but also electric vehicles, set to pave the way for growth in that specific niche.

2010 will be the year of the A1 city car, which has just been unveiled a few months ago. The compact model is already being pushed aggressively onto European markets with several marketing campaigns, starring Justin Timberlake and the short film series entitle ‘The Next Big Thing’.

The tiny car, coupled with the small but potent engine options is already experiencing an impressive demand. Audi executives have already claimed that almost all of the units set to be produced this year have been accounted for, and waiting lists are being made all over Europe.

Even though we saw the A1 e-tron concept at the Geneva Motor Show, the extended range electric vehicle won’t be joining the A1 range. According to the leaked plan though, a hybrid A1 isn’t ruled out. Considering the clean diesel push from Audi though, it isn’t that likely.

Still, the A1 range will expand, as a performance S1 version, possibly developing around 200 HP, will definitely arrive. If sales will confirm, a convertible (cabriolet in Audi terms) version of the city car will also be making an appearance.

Electric vehicle fans will also be pleased to hear that the A1 e-tron concept’s technology will be put to good use. Where? In the revived A2 compact. The model, like its name suggests, will bridge the niche between the A1 and A2, offering a bigger, five-seat alternative to its smaller brother. It will be marketed only as an electric car, and will definitely target BMW’s future Megacity EV, in terms of premium compact electric models.

Enough about city cars though, as Audi’s plans also contain details about performance sports cars. Because the TT is now becoming more expensive, the range now has a new opening, for an even more compact performance vehicle.

As such, in 2014, we can expect to see the R4 sports car, set to be slot in below the TT. The model will use small capacity engines, and with a price tag of around $27,000, will target a much younger audience.

The Audi e-tron concept we saw in Geneva will also make its way onto production as a limited series electric sports car. A concrete release isn’t given, but according to previous statements, you might want to get your check books ready around 2012, if development goes off without a hitch. Judging from the praise the concept received when it was unveiled though, you can be sure that the limited series will sell like hot (electric) cakes.

The technology from the production e-tron will then be used for an electric version of the aforementioned R4. This isn’t carved in stone though, as sales of the regular model need to justify the investment. If not, Audi is bound to find another way of recuperating the cost of the technology.

So, more and varied city cars, a new entry-level sports car plus electric performance models. Sounds like Audi knows where the growth will be in the next few years. Do you think the German company knows what it’s doing?

Andrey Dobra is the Senior Editor at RPMGO.COM, a car blog named “must read auto blog” by Forbes.com.

Electric vehicles are nothing new. They’ve been around since before I was born and that makes them really historical. As a boy I remember milk and bread delivery men using them instead of the hand push carts they used to haul.

There have been various types of battery operated vehicles around since the 1800s but nowadays we talk about the electric car like it’s some brand new invention. It’s not. It’s just the technology has got a bit better and they produce flashy looking vehicles that cost a lot of money.

It’s a sad reflection on technological achievement that over so many decades nobody has yet developed a really super battery that can handle a heavy load for longer. All electric cars still need to be charged quite regularly though they do have a range that is convenient for most motorists.

With the latest petrol and electric hybrids you don’t have to worry but they are, after all, not totally electric cars.

An all electric car is fine driven within its confines but you don’t have to buy one . You can convert your existing vehicle with a DIY electric car kit.

 Professional conversions cost $3000 or more but DIY totals about $300.

With no fuel bills or pulling in at service stations any more you soon get your money back. It costs about $1 to charge your car from your electric plug at home. You can travel up to 100 miles (160.9 km) on a simple charge. And don’t think electric cars are slow. You will get up to 55mph (88.5 kph)

The DIY conversions are quick to do and require no special mechanical knowledge. All you need is a DIY manual. Conversions can be done on any type of vehicle in any country.

There are various manuals on the market but the one I like best is by environmentalist Peter Millward who has personally converted numerous cars. His whole family drives electric cars.

To help the environment he is currently offering his 40-page manual for under $50, which I think, is the cheapest manual currently available. It also comes with numerous bonuses and a money-back guarantee.

As well as being totally clean for the world environment, electric cars help reduce noise pollution. They are quiet running and their lower maximum speeds – compared to current conventional cars – could mean less road deaths and accidents if more people had them.

Future advances in technology may see even greater improvements in environmentally friendly road vehicles but meanwhile it’s not a bad deal – save money and save the environment.

To get more details on going electric go to http://electric-car-kits.info > http://electric-car-kits.info

I doesn’t know much about the mechanics and I ve got a old car in my garage and want tro convert that to electric what are all the parts needed and how much will it cost to buy the tools and the accessories ?