The Global Sales of EVs are up again!

A snippet from the article that caught our eye at SeekingAlpha:

"Global electric car sales finished September 2017 with over 123,000 sales for the month, up 55% on September 2016. This was a record for the industry easily beating the previous record of 103,746 sales from last December. Year to date sales are up about 50% on the same period last year. Of note, 64% of all global electric car sales in 2017 are pure electric."

It looks like the EV revolution is growing faster than some expected as another article, from a1alimo, has shown that previous estimations have been smashed and the best one to look at is Bloomberg's latest change in their estimates!

So it seems EV's are also better to produce!

In an independent research effort, a study has revealed that the life cycle of an electric vehicle's production, from raw materials to the finished product and then on to where the energy needed to run it comes from, all has up to 50% fewer emissions than the life cycle of an ICE. The Guardian has summarised the study's outcome, but the study itself can be found online too. So we are even more convinced that an electric mobility future is a right way forward. If you would like to read more have a look here.

For the report have a look at this link:

Life Cycle Analysis of the Climate Impact of Electric Vehicles

How much does it really cost to charge an electric car at home?

As the sales of EVs grow, ripple effects are beginning to surface and it's a good idea to keep on the pulse. One of these effects is how your energy supplier charges you and what tariffs are available if you do or don't own an EV. The website thisismoney has published an article that examines this very area and shows some interesting comparisons. This leads one to think more about green energy as a whole and the impact the likes of solar panels and battery storage can have on the monthly energy bill. Why should one be thinking about green energy supplicants for the home when one owns an EV - energy companies are going to charge you more money for charging your EV at home!

Read the full article here.

The Leaf has conquered the Mongol Rally!

If you ever thought an EV could not stand up to some of the hard tasks out there that its rivals, the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles have overcome, then think again. The Nissan Leaf has been taken through the Mongol Rally, what an achievement and no doubt only more like these to come as we see an increase in range across the board for new EVs entering the market.

Read more on the ZapMap website here.