Realizing India’s EV potential is not without its challenges. The journey towards widespread EV adoption in India is slow and plagued with hurdles to overcome. In the following sections, we examine the key challenges hindering EV adoption in India. We also explore possible solutions that can help the country overcome these obstacles to enable a … Read more
As one of the world’s largest automobile markets, India’s country-wide electrification will be a turning point for the entire world and the country itself. Driven by the Indian government’s push towards sustainable mobility, growing consumer demand for new technologies, and the emergence of private players with an interest in EV technology, the future of electric vehicles … Read more
The year of the EV: What 2025 holds for electric vehicles and emobility Describing 2025 as the “year of the EV” might feel superfluous for industry veterans like Virta, who have been shaping the future of electrification for over a decade. Yet, there’s no denying that something transformative is happening in the industry. Analysts predict that … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already changing the game in industries like healthcare and finance, and now it’s starting to do the same for EV charging. Whether it’s predicting when a charger might break, helping balance energy use, or making charging more convenient for drivers, AI is opening up new possibilities. So, how exactly is AI … Read more
Even though the EV charging market has evolved over the years, charging remains complex for many drivers, with manual authentication and payment processes being the norm. Offering seamless charging experiences is essential, especially for CPOs investing heavily in DC charging infrastructure. That’s why the industry has been looking for technology that could simplify these manual processes … Read more
Megawatt Charging System (MCS): The future of EV charging is here The Megawatt Charging System is no longer just a dream of the future. At Virta, charging beyond the 1,000 kW mark is currently being under development and planned to be deployed in 2025 as part of a pilot project in Sweden. The 1.2 MW system … Read more
Beyond their high electric vehicle uptake through 2019, the electric vehicle capitalshave set strong ambitions for future growth which drive city planning and policy toaccelerate the transition to electric vehicles. This section summarizes the goals andtargets of the electric vehicle capitals in terms of share of electric vehicle sales, electricvehicle shares of on-road vehicles, and … Read more
The 25 electric vehicle capitals are selected based on cumulative plug-in electricpassenger vehicles from 2010 to 2019. illustrates these cumulative sales,distinguishing between battery electric vehicles (BEVs, blue) and plug-in hybridelectric vehicles (PHEVs, green). It also shows the electric vehicle sales share of newpassenger vehicle sales in 2019 for these cities (points, right axis). The total … Read more
Prepared by Dale Hall, Hongyang Cui, Marie Rajon Bernard, Shuyang Li, Nic LutseyThis briefing provides an update on the 25 largest electric passenger vehicle marketsworldwide, which together represent 40% of global cumulative electric vehicle sales.The paper examines electric vehicle uptake, charging infrastructure, planning, goals,and policies among the top electric markets to discern lessons on the … Read more
Electric vehicles are rapidly making their way into our lives – from car manufacturers announcing their plans to electrify their fleets, energy companies and utilities understanding the importance of EVs for the energy system, to retail stores, hotels, destinations and real estate companies answering the ever-growing demand of their customers for effortless EV charging possibilities. … Read more