The surprising truth behind the world's electric cars
Mar 5, 2018 · According to BNEF’s data, electric vehicles in China produce 188.5 grams of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per mile, the most of any country globally. In comparison, electric vehicles in the United Kingdom produce just over 76 grams of CO2, while in France just 2.7 grams are produced per mile. The eco benefits outweigh the energy concerns.
The dirty secret of electric vehicles | World Economic Forum
Mar 27, 2019 · China is the world’s largest electric car market, accounting for 1.2 million - 56% of all electric vehicles sold in 2018. China also accounts for 99% of sales of electric trucks, buses, motorcycles and scooters. The US came a distant second with 361,000 new electric cars sold in 2018, almost half of which were the new Tesla 3 model.
The hidden cost of the electric car boom – child labour
Sep 24, 2018 · And with car ownership rates less than a quarter of those in Europe, the demand for electric vehicles in China looks set to explode. Image: Reuters/China Out People want electric vehicles for many different reasons, including ethical ones as we become increasingly aware of the impact of both climate change and air pollution.
Electric vehicle demand – has the world got enough lithium?
Jul 20, 2022 · Lithium is a non-ferrous metal known as “white gold”, and is one of the key components in EV batteries, alongside nickel and cobalt. But rising demand for Electric Vehicles is straining global lithium supplies. Global EV purchases jumped to 6.6 million in 2021 from 3 million a year earlier, meaning that EVs made up 9% of the market ...
Electric vehicle sales leapt 55% in 2022 - The World Economic Forum
May 11, 2023 · Listen to the article. Global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) increased by 55% in 2022 from the year before, according to data from the EV Volumes sales database. China remains the world’s largest EV market, with 59% of global sales. World Economic Forum estimates annual EV sales need to increase 18-fold by 2030 to meet global emissions targets.
Electric vehicles: The 3 main factors holding back sales
Oct 26, 2022 · Around 4.3 million new battery-powered EVs (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) were sold globally in the first half of 2022. BEV sales grew by 75% on the year and PHEVs by 37%. And more growth is predicted for the rest of 2022, with sales expected to rise by 57% on the year to 10.6 million. Policy-makers in several economies ...
Here's how to accelerate the electric vehicle revolution
Jan 31, 2022 · Globally, electric vehicle (EV) sales grew 80% in 2021 and companies like Toyota and Volkswagen announced $170 billion of investment into electrification. Besides eliminating exhaust emissions and tackling part of the 23% of global CO2 emissions contributed by the transportation sector, EVs also provide key flexibility to the grid as we ...
What’s stopping people buying electric cars? | World Economic …
Jul 8, 2021 · The IEA says that global electric car sales rose by 140% in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020. China led the way with half a million new electric cars sold in the period, followed closely by Europe (450,000) and even in the US, EV sales doubled compared to the first quarter of 2020.
These Countries Offer The Best Electric Car Incentives to Boost Sales
Jun 29, 2021 · Electric car incentives are helping to increase sales of electric vehicles (EVs) worldwide. New Zealand is the latest country to offer cash rebates for switching to EVs. Tax bonuses in Norway have closed the price gap between EVs and conventional cars. While the pandemic oversaw a global car sales drop of 16%, electric car registrations grew by ...
Electric car sales soar in Europe, but market barriers remain | World ...
Nov 13, 2023 · Andrea Willige. Electric vehicle (EV) sales are surging, especially in Europe, where the market grew by 62% in the past 12 months. Mass-market EV adoption still faces barriers such as their high cost and lack of charging infrastructure. Supply chain issues also need to be addressed to ensure the production and affordability of electric cars, a ...