Guest Post: Things You Should First Consider Before Buying An Electric Vehicle

With the high prices of gasoline, the amount of people willing to purchase an electric vehicle is climbing steadily. On paper, an electric vehicle looks like a sure thing, but there are other factors to consider before purchasing one. Factors can be: cost, availability of charging stations, size, and distance. The best way to predict the cost, and how much money may have to be taken out on a loan is to use an auto loan calculator. An auto loan calculator will give you a payment predictor, which can be helpful in deciding to buy or not. The biggest selling feature of an electric vehicle is the idea that an individual would never have to buy a tank of gasoline again. With the steady rise of gas prices, it seems to be a situation where everyone would want an electric car, but they are not for everyone just yet.

The cost is biggest thing to consider when thinking about buying an electric vehicle. Right now, being fairly new, electric vehicles are pretty expensive. Now, electric vehicles are eligible for some very nice tax breaks when it comes time to do taxes, but a person will still have to put up some money. The best thing to do when considering an electric vehicle is to call a bank to see what credit options may be available to you.

Another area of concern to think about before purchasing an electric vehicle is the area that you live. Electric vehicles run on a charge, and those charges are good for a certain amount of miles. Within that travel, you must be able to recharge your vehicle at a recharging station. If you live in an area that does not have charging stations readily available, it could make the purchase of an electric vehicle a difficult proposition. Also, the mileage on your daily commute must be taken into consideration. An electric vehicle charge runs for so long and then runs out. If you live in a very rural area, and drive a good distance to work or school, then an electric vehicle could be out of the question for a few more years.

Electric vehicles are a great option for those who drive short distances daily. These vehicles can more than pay for themselves due to the fact that no more gasoline needs to be purchased. Electric vehicles are also not new. The electric vehicle technology has been available for some time, and that means that the technology has had time to have the kinks worked out. Find an electric car dealer in your area, and go have a test drive. Who knows, an electric vehicle may be just the thing for you and your family.

AUTOMOTIVE WORLD 2012 was held with great success in Tokyo! -Show Highlights-

Tokyo, Japan– AUTOMOTIVE WORLD 2012, held at Tokyo Big Sight from January 18^th through 20^th, has concluded in complete success.

Now we invite you to experience some of the highlights which attracted particular attentions at the industry leading event which gathered a record-breaking 349 exhibitors and 21,151 visitors.

<1> Opening Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

It was “Opening Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony” that represented AUTOMOTIVE WORLD, the central hub of the Asian automotive industry.

39 executives from almost all the leading OEM & Tier 1 companies from home and abroad such as TOYOTA, HONDA, MAZDA, MITSUBISHI, BMW, FORD, GM, VW, BOSCH … have　celebrated the opening of AUTOMOTIVE WORLD 2012. It has become a major event which symbolizes the prosperity of bothAsia’s automotive industry and AUTOMOTIVE WORLD 2012.

>> Click here for the list of Ribbon-Cutting Dignitaries

<2> Exhibition： Leading companies in 3 fields holding the key for the future of the automotive industry exhibited under one roof.

<4^th CAR-ELE JAPAN> is the leading exhibition gathering all kinds of automotive electronics technologies becoming increasingly important as a key for greater safety, improvement of fuel efficiency, etc. One of its core technologies, semiconductors were showcased here by all the major manufacturers such as INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES JAPAN, RENESAS ELECTRONICS, STMICROELECTRONICS, FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR JAPAN, LINEAR TECHNOLOGY, INTERSIL, etc. There are very few exhibitions that are able to collectively bring all the semiconductor manufacturers together who work in the automotive semiconductor industry.

At <3^rd EV JAPAN>, the core technologies for EV & HEV such as motors, inverters & drive system were presented by major companies like YASKAWA ELECTRIC, MEIDENSHA, NIDEC, TAMAGAWA SEIKI, HITACHI, FUJI ELECTRIC and many others. Among them, NIDEC had exhibited for the first time in 10 years and entered the large motor drive market for EV. It had been brought to the attention that NIDEC chose EVJAPAN to launch their new product “rare earth-less motor” into the market, which grabbed the attention of many specialists. There were many admiring comments from OEM and Tier 1 companies like ”EVJAPAN has become ‘the’ exhibition which gather the automotive industry top leaders”.

<2^nd Automotive Weight Reduction Expo> took place greatly expanding its scale from the previous show. TORAY INDUSTRY showcased a car made from new fiber materials, as well as many other companies exhibiting light-weight car body and car parts at their booths. Even though it is only the second opening of the show, this exhibition has already established its position as the indispensable business platform to work on the industry’s important challenge “weight reduction”.

<3> Technical Conference： Asia’s largest scale – 3,235 professionals attended in total.

Inviting the top key persons from TOYOTA MOTOR, VOLKSWAGEN and FORD MOTOR COMPANY as keynote speakers, total 33 sessions have been held featuring ‘’Automotive Electronics’’, ‘’EV & HEV’’ and ‘’Weight Reduction’’. Total 3,235 industry professionals and newspersons attended the conference and enjoyed building up their knowledge on the cutting-edge trends and technologies on the hottest issues.

Next year, AUTOMOTIVE WORLD will come back with even larger scale from Jan 16th to 18th in 2013 at Tokyo Big Sight. We are looking forward to seeing you at the show in 2013.

For more information: www.automotiveworld.jp/en/

Contact us:

AUTOMOTIVE WORLD 2012 Show Management, Reed Exhibitions Japan Ltd.

TEL: +81-3-3349-8502 / Email:car-pr@reedexpo.co.jp

Attn: Kyoko Nagakusa (Ms.), Sangmi Jong (Ms.), Yuki Ohmichi (Ms.), Ge Lan (Ms.)

Guest Article: How Will Electric Vehicles Change the World Automobile Industry

Consumers all over the globe are becoming more conscientious about conserving precious energy resources, and automobile companies are coming on board as well; specifically, electric car manufacturers. Five models of electric vehicles (EV) are already changing the automobile industry for good. No more will gas guzzling vehicles with their toxic emissions be on the streets and highways in the future. Also, for automobile buyers, purchasing an electric car is an affordable investment, so if in the market for a new car, one can access all the necessary information by using the online “Auto Loan Calculator” service.
The first electric vehicle that is going to change the world automobile industry is the Vauxhall Ampera (Chevy Volt).This stylish car runs on lithium-ion batteries that are rechargeable, although there is a low emission gasoline engine that works similar to a generator to keep the batteries charged. The driver then may travel further distances than if running on batteries alone. If using the gas engine is not conducive to conserving energy for some individuals, the vehicle may be driven approximately 35 miles before recharging the batteries. Additionally, there is a tank full of gasoline at the ready to transport the driver for up to 300 miles if so desired. At 175mpg, a speedy take-off of 0-60mph in 9 seconds, and a 100 mph speed capacity, this car is a dream for any age driver.

The next vehicle that stands out against the crowd is the new Prius, a plug-in car that when using gasoline gets 60 miles to the gallon. Several models are expected to be released to the public by the summer of 2012, and like the Chevy Volt, once the batteries die down, the gasoline engine will kick in to keep the driver from being stranded. One of the benefits of this vehicle is any electrical outlet can accommodate the battery charger, but when using the gasoline engine, emissions fall way below the safe range at just 49 gkm.

The third electric vehicle in the lineup for 2012, is the Model S a stunning sports car that evokes envy in anyone who loves a fast, but sleekly designed car. The main attraction is that this beauty is all electric. Grouped into a class like the BMW of cars, the buyer will be offered an array of battery packs. For example, the first will allow a distance of 160 miles, the second 230 miles, and the third, 300 miles before recharging. No other sporty vehicle comes close to the attractions of the Tesla Model S with release date for this summer.

The fourth EV is the Fluance. Although nor a sporty car, it is still quite pretty to look at. And the added plus is its affordability. The drawback to its cheap cost is, no batteries are included. Batteries must be leased from the dealer at a minimal cost under a 12 or 60 month contract according to the drivers mileage needs. This car also will be released this summer.

Last, but certainly not least, the fifth electric vehicle is the Fiskar Karma. To claim this electrical powerhouse is a stunner is an understatement. The sleek, bold look, the double electric motors, a sufficient battery pack of 20kWh, top speed of 143 mph, in addition to the 118 miles to the gallon this car gets, and a fuel injected engine with the capacity to drive safely up to 300 miles, makes this car one of the favorites in the lineup. There are many more electric vehicles making their debut soon. Each one will definitely change the world automobile industry and the environment in a positive way.

Kathleen Hubert is a blogger who writes on a variety of different sites. Check out more of her work atcar loans

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Events: 3rd Annual Green Fuels & Vehicles China 2012 15-16 May, 2012 Shanghai, China

The third annual Green Fuels & Vehicles China 2012 will be convened on May 15-16 inShanghai,China, This year’s event will highlight the roadmap of new energy vehicles, policy incentives, infrastructure, power supply, advanced technologies and successful business models, connected vehicles and telematics, and so on.

As China’s premier gathering solely dedicated to new energy vehicle industry, the event has been successfully held twice, attracting more than 300 industry practitioners from across the value chain which include IBM, Panasonic Industrial China, United Automotive Electronic Systems Co,. Ltd, JOHNSON CONTROLS, Ford Motor, SIEMENS, dSPACE Mechatronic Control Technology, MarkLines Co., Ltd., Fiat Powertrain Technologies Shanghai, Nissan China, Novelis Korea Limited, Mitsui & Co., Ltd., CIE Automotive China, DSM Engineering Plastics, A&D Technology Inc, GM China, ArcelorMittal China, Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.  GHSP(Shanghai)  Automotive Co,. Ltd. Lyondellbasell Industries, Bayer MaterialScience Limited, etc.

This year, the summit is expected to gather 150+ decision makers from the global green fuels and vehicles fraternities including policy makers, automobile manufacturers, component suppliers, grid/ charging utilities, OEMs, raw materials suppliers, battery manufacturers, semiconductor manufacturers, technology vendors, system integrators, solution providers, software developers, distributors, testing bodies, rental and fleet companies, analysts, consulting firms, research institutes, etc.

Why is it a can’t-miss event?
• Hear the policy makers’ interpretation of national plan and analysis of latest charging standards
• See the hardware and software developers demonstrate their technology. Learn and discuss the specifics with them.
• Understand the recent opportunities and meet potential clients by networking and partnership building
• Learn the status quo of battery swap stations; evaluate the profitability of E-bus or E-taxi
• Major players share successful experiences and talk about suggestions.

The 3rd Green Fuels & Vehicles China 2012, asChina’s leading international networking and information exchanging platform for new energy vehicle industry, is an excellent choice for decision makers to acquire insights and deeper understandings of the opportunities, challenges and strategies inChinagreen fuels and new energy vehicles industry.

To inquire detailed event information, please contact: Ms. Tina Tian
Tel: +86 21 5181 5373                        Email: tina@igvision.com
Or visit the official event website: http://www.greenfuels-vehicles.com

Guest Articles: Europe versus India – A Solar Power Showdown

As India has developed economically over the last decade, many people are starting to realise that it has great potential for using solar energy. India has a high population density of 368 people per square kilometre, and so meeting everyone’s energy requirements is an ongoing challenge, which could be helped greatly through the introduction of domestic or commercial sized solar panel installations. India is already reaping the benefits of power generated from wind energy, both environmentally and in terms of developing a reliable energy infrastructure; power shortages are a significant problem in India – losses peaked at 24.7% in 2010, due to problems with transmission and distribution, such as the theft of electricity.

India also has a lot of sunshine, with the greatest solar radiation being to the west of the country, around Ahmadabad, producing over 2,000 kWh of energy per square metre each year. To put that into context, that is enough energy per square metre to run a 40W bulb for just under 6 years!

Many countries in Europe already have a lot of installed capacity, whereas total solar energy currently being produced in India is only 1% of total energy demand, with a mere 10 MW of installed capacity plugged into the grid (i.e. if the electricity isn’t used by the household, it gets sent into the main grid). This compares to an impressive figure of 24,800MW for Germany, with the next biggest European solar producer being Spain at 3,808MW. However, still less than 5% of Europe’s energy is met through solar panels, so there is still much room for improvement there.

In 2008, it was announced that the Indian government would announce an incentive of 80% of generation costs to encourage a greater amount of solar power, which would come in the format of a Rs 3.15 payment per kWh for photovoltaic and thermal power plants. This rate is to be paid out to the first 50MW of installed capacity, just below the current 75MW capacity of the UK, although it is clear that at the moment this target has not yet been reached. The theory supporting this state incentive in India is that large scale installations are the most efficient in terms of cost per kWh produced, and so large solar farms are the best method to establish a large power supply in the quickest way possible and at the lowest cost.

Why, then, has this offer not been taken up, and will India ever catch Europe? Large scale solar is cheap, costing almost nothing in ongoing expenses, but this is only in the long run. In the short run, a very large investment is required to install all of the solar panels, and so the fund-raising for these investments is a tricky process. However, the way that India has decided to invest in solar is very sensible, and is in line with Europe’s models for generating a long term investment in solar energy through subsidies per unit of electricity produced. The key in all of these countries has been for such schemes to be stable, in order to create an optimal environment for investing through increased confidence, and once the scheme in India has been running for a few years more, then hopefully this will help raise the level of photovoltaic power generation to start matching the solar achievements of Europe.

Written by James Hawkins, from a UK solar panels company.

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Buy Electronic Accelerator or Throttle for Electric Bikes

Electronic Twist Throttle for Electric Bikes

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Electronic Throttle / Accelerator for Electric Bikes

Technical Specifications

0.8V to 4.5V, Hall sensor based, high performance accelerator that suits standard handle bar of cycle, scooters and other two wheelers India.

Working of this throttle

The throttle has a hall sensor ( linear type ) and a semi circular magnet. As we twist the throttle, the position of hall sensor changes with respect to the throttle and the output voltage varies from 0.8V to 4.5V which will be given input to the micro controller for rotating of motor.

Best suits for Students / Professionals / Hobbyists who are executing electric vehicle projects for passion and academics.

Note:

* The Accelerator is suitable only for electric bikes.

* It does not include left hand grip.

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2nd Battery Safety 2011 Advances in Battery Systems Design, Integration & Testing for Safety & Reliability November 9-10, 2011

2nd Battery Safety 2011 Advances in Battery Systems Design, Integration & Testing for Safety & Reliability November 9-10, 2011 ( EVHUB.IN is Media partner to this event )

2nd Battery Safety 2011

Advances in Battery Systems Design, Integration & Testing for Safety & Reliability

November 9-10, 2011

Las Vegas, NV

http://www.knowledgefoundation.com/viewevents.php?event_id=253&act=evt

Widely publicized safety incidents and recalls of lithium-ion batteries have raised legitimate concerns regarding lithium-ion battery safety. Battery Safety 2011 is conveniently timed with Lithium Battery Power 2011 and will address these concerns by exploring the following topics:

• Application specific battery safety issues affecting battery performance
• Major battery degradation and reliability factors
• Battery management systems
• Commercial cells evaluation and failure analysis
• Advances in testing techniques and protocols
• High throughput testing, automation and modeling for better safety
• Regulatory issues

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Electric Bikes are growing exponentially since last 4 years and we have seen the potential of second’s sales of electric bikes.

Hence, we have initiated “Buy and Sell of Used Electric Bikes” .

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1. Existing E-bike user can placed an Ad on the page. For placing an Ad for free, click here

2. For those who are looking for buying a second’s e-bike, please place your requirement here.

* Note: EVHUB is just the platform to help buyers and sellers to meet and cannot assure the validity of the ads placed by our visitors. Hence buyer / sellers should be careful while transacting and dealing with others.  

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