Should You Wait For The 2019 Nissan LEAF?

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Nissan unveils a new Leaf-based electric car to be mass-produced in China.

Nissan unveils a new Leaf-based electric car to be mass-produced in China.http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIwkMqm3jY Strong government programs and market conditions have led to rapidly growing electric vehicle demand in China and now automakers are launching vehicles exclusive to the market.Nissan is the latest to get in on the trend with a new Leaf-based electric car.The vehicle is called the ‘Sylphy Zero Emission’ and Nissan presents it as its ‘first mass-production electric car in China.’José Muñoz, Nissan’s chief performance officer and chairman of the Management Committee for China, unveiled the vehicle at the Auto China 2018 show in Beijing today:The new Sylphy Zero Emission is the next step in our electrification strategy for China. The new Sylphy Zero Emission will be Nissan’s first mass-production electric vehicle for the China market and one of the 20 electrified models that we plan to introduce over the next five years.The Japanese automaker says that the Sylphy “inherits the LEAF’s core technologies while offering the stability and reliability of a full-size wheelbase.”



Nissan didn’t confirm the specs of the powertrain, but it claimed: “an extended drive range of 338 kilometers, according to official Chinese standards.”Nissan says that the Sylphy Zero Emission will go on sale later in 2018 and more information about the specs and pricing will be available at that time.Electrek’s Take338 kilometers on the Chinese standards is 210 miles.Considering they said that it has the same “core technologies” as the Leaf, I assumed it has the same 40 kWh battery pack and the same electric drive unit. Therefore, the EPA-rated range is likely closer to the 150 miles of the latest Leaf.We would need to see the full specs to confirm that, but it sounds likely to me.Either way, it looks like the Chinese market is going to have a lot more EV options in the next few years than the rest of the world thanks to their ZEV mandate and the fact that they have an attractive growing market for automakers.

New 2018 Nissan Leaf

Battery capacity increases by 30 % from 30 to about 39 kWh.
Not surprising, considering that if we look at the new Eaton Nissan xStorage battery capacity, the math points to 38,4 kWh. However, Nissan has always reported the total battery capacity, but I’ve been told that from now on, only the usable battery capacity would be advertised – the same way Renault does with its electric cars. If this proves to be true, it would mean that the 38,4 kWh would be usable capacity. Yet, it’s better to count with 38,4 kWh of total capacity, to not be disappointed with the unveil.
http://pushevs.com/2017/06/09/new-details-2018-nissan-leaf/

What keeps killing electric cars?

Many people think that the electric vehicle’s time has finally come, with the roughly 300,000 orders for Tesla’s Model 3 providing a boost to advoca... - Forbes

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Facts On Solar Powered Cars

Solar powered cars are great vehicles that really anyone can purchase. These are actually believed to be the cars of the future, solar powered cars impressing with their numerous benefits. Since there are many great benefits to buying a solar powered car, there is no wonder after all that the popularity of these vehicles has increased so much. If buying a solar powered car is something you are considering, as well, you are making a great choice.

Here you can read some interesting facts on solar cars, which may determine you make up your mind about buying such a vehicle much sooner.

• Solar cars have impressive speed and distance records;
• Toyota Prius is one of the most appreciated solar powered car models at the moment. This vehicle features a solar roof that powers the car’s heating and cooling system.
• Solar powered cars have higher limits of endurance than what people commonly believe.
• Venturi Electric is the company who shocked the world in 2006 when this firm presented the first car powered by both solar and wind power. This vehicle is capable of traveling more than 30 miles per hour.
• The fastest solar car in the world is believed to be the Holland Nuna 2. One of the most curious things about this vehicle is that it actually has been built by some Dutch students.
• The longest distance that has been traveled by a solar car in a day is 300 miles, over hilly terrain.
• Solar cars are not as new as people commonly think.
• The concept of solar cars first appeared in the 1970s. The first completely powered solar car was developed in 1984.
• Solar powered cars are believed to be the cars of the future, as they use solar energy, which is a renewable, free of costs source of energy that anyone can access and use.
• Solar cars are environmentally friendly vehicles. This means that no matter how much you use these cars, you will never have to worry about the effects it will have on the environment.
• Solar powered cars will only be able to function in the presence of sunlight. They charge themselves as you drive.

Solar powered cars are great vehicles that anyone should consider. Even though nowadays there are still few models you will be able to choose from, in time this field will surely know an amazing development. As technology advances, more manufacturers will release solar powered cars which will become more easily accessible to all of us.

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Are electric cars safe to drive? Exposure to their electromagnetic fields could cause cancer?

Experts dismiss fears !

• Flow of electrical current to motor produces electromagnetic fields (EMF)
• EMF has been linked with serious health issues, including a higher risk of cancer, miscarriage, depression, headaches and memory problems
• Highest values of electromagnetic exposure in electric cars were measured near the floor, close to the battery itself and when starting the cars
• Study found EMF exposure was lower than 20% of the value recommended by the International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection

Electric cars have been silently taking over our garages, streets and cities.

But while the vehicles may be good for the planet, some people are concerned their magnetic fields may not be good for a driver’s health.

Now a seven-country study argues that these concerns are unfounded with evidence to suggest electric cars do not generate electromagnetic fields higher than the dose recommended.

When electric cars first began appearing on our roads, some people were worried about the dangers of electromagnetic fields (EMF) that might affect drivers. Now a seven-country study has found that the magnetic fields in electric vehicles pose no danger as their EMF levels are below recommended standards

The dangers of electromagnetic fields in hybrid and electric vehicles began emerging on internet forums as soon as the first car began appearing on our roads.

The flow of electrical current to the motor that moves a hybrid vehicle produces electromagnetic fields (EMF). 

number of studies have linked EMF exposure with serious health issues, including a possible risk of cancer, miscarriage and a higher risk of leukaemia among children.

Batteries and power cables in electric and hybrid vehicles are usually placed close to the driver and passengers, meaning that prolonged exposure to electromagnetic fields is unavoidable.

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The highest values of electromagnetic exposure in electric cars were measured near the floor, close to the battery itself and when starting the cars. In all cases, exposure to magnetic fields was lower than 20 per cent of the value recommended by the International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP)

‘Some members of the public have attributed a diffuse collection of symptoms to low levels of exposure to electromagnetic fields at home,’ according to the World Health Organisation.

WHAT ARE THE SAFETY CONCERNS SURROUNDING ELECTRIC CARS? 

The flow of electrical current to the motor that moves a hybrid vehicle or electric produces electromagnetic fields (EMF).

A number of studies have linked EMF exposure with serious health issues, including a possible risk cancer, miscarriage and a higher risk of leukaemia among children.

Batteries and power cables in electric and hybrid vehicles are usually placed close to the driver and passengers, meaning that prolonged exposure to electromagnetic fields is unavoidable.

‘Some members of the public have attributed a diffuse collection of symptoms to low levels of exposure to electromagnetic fields at home,’ according to the World Health Organisation. 

‘Reported symptoms include headaches, anxiety, suicide and depression, nausea, fatigue and loss of libido, sleep disorders, headaches, tiredness, concentration and memory problems.’ 

‘Reported symptoms include headaches, anxiety, suicide and depression, nausea, fatigue and loss of libido, sleep disorders, headaches, tiredness, concentration and memory problems.’

According to a report by Jim Motavalli in the New York Times, a number of hybrid owners tested their cars for electromagnetic fields using hand-held meters and were alarmed by the results.

But the latest study, led by Norway-based Sintef, argues these concerns have been blown out of proportion.

EMF levels in seven different electric cars, one hydrogen-powered car, two petrol-fuelled cars and one diesel-fuelled car were measured in the laboratory and during road tests.

The highest values of electromagnetic exposure in electric cars were measured near the floor, close to the battery itself and when starting the cars.

In all cases, exposure to magnetic fields was lower than 20 per cent of the value recommended by the International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).

Sensors picked up a burst of radiation that same level, when the cars were started.

Measurements taken at head-height - using a test dummy with sensors located in the head, chest and feet - were shown to be less than two per cent of the recommended value
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The flow of electrical current to the motor that moves a hybrid vehicle or electric produces electromagnetic fields (EMF). A number of studies have linked EMF exposure with serious health issues, including a possible risk cancer, miscarriage, depression and a higher risk of leukaemia among children

In the case of petrol and diesel powered cars, exposure was measured at around 10 per cent of the exposure levels considered to be safe.

‘There is absolutely no cause for concern,’ said Kari Schjolberg-Henriksen, a physicist at Sintef.

‘The difference between this research and similar earlier work is that we have taken into account what contributes to the magnetic fields.

‘The rotation of the wheels themselves generates considerable magnetic fields, irrespective of vehicle type.’

The EU-funded research project EM Safety is the most comprehensive study yet carried out to identify different sources of magnetic fields in electric cars.

- Daily Mail
http://www.dailymail.co.uk


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UK Is Testing Roads That Charge Electric Cars As They Drive

Imagine never having to pull over to fuel your car. This is exactly what Highways England is planning to implement for drivers of electric vehicles. Automobiles would be fitted with wireless technology and then driven on roads with special electromagnetic field generating equipment buried underneath. Trials will run for 18 months before a decision is made to move the project to public roads. This is not the first time such technology sees the light of day: in 2013, the South Korean town of Gumi switched on a 12km (7.5 miles) route that allows special buses to be charged with similar technology.

“Vehicle technologies are advancing at an ever increasing pace and we’re committed to supporting the growth of ultra-low emissions vehicles on England’s motorways and major A roads,” wrote Highways England chief highways engineer, Mike Wilson. “The off-road trials of wireless power technology will help to create a more sustainable road network for England and open up new opportunities for businesses that transport goods across the country.”

Highways England plans to test this technology over 18 months before a decision is made to move the project to public roads

Electric cables are buried under the road to generate electromagnetic fields which are caught by a coil inside the vehicle and converted into electricity

The government is already committing £500 million over the next five years to keep Britain at the forefront of this technology

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Robotic EV Charging Station Launched By VW

 Volkswagen, meanwhile, has a big crew with a bit of time on their hands, and they apparently did go ahead and build an automatic, robotic charging station, the VW e-smartConnect. Check it out:

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Nissan Leaf Taxi passes 160,000 km and still on 1st set of brake pads & rapid charged over 1,700 times yet retains near full battery health !

A Nissan LEAF taxi in Cornwall has clocked up its 100,000th mile (160,000 km) since entering service with C&C Taxis in 2013.

‘Wizzy’ as it was named by operators at St Austell-based C&C Taxis, hit the milestone in the course of more than 25,000 pure electric paying fares and having been rapid charged over 1,700 times yet retains near full battery health and is still on its first set of brake pads.

Inspired by Wizzy’s performance, C&C Taxis now operates five further 100% electric Nissan LEAFs and an all-electric Nissan e-NV200 Combi.

Mark Richards, fleet manager at C&C Taxis, estimates that each vehicle saves the business around £8,500 per year in fuel bills and maintenance costs.

"When we speak to other taxi operators they often tell us range and battery life are the biggest factors preventing them from considering an electric taxi," he said. "Then, when we tell them Wizzy’s done 100,000 miles and still has full battery health, they’re left speechless.”

“It’s no exaggeration to say Wizzy has transformed our business. We took a gamble when we bought her but she’ll have paid for herself in just 24 months and the savings we’re now making across the fleet are phenomenal,” he added.

- Electric-vehicle news

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Spark plants fast charger - First ever presented for Sri Lanka

The center for EV charging was declared opened on Cotta Road in the capital Colombo as the first step towards making 10 percent of all vehicles on the road electricity powered by 2020, compared to 100 percent fuel driven.

“We might have to go for 100 percent green energy driven power in the future due to dwindling oil stocks in the world.

"In this context, we are planning to save 5-10 percent on electricity and save 10 percent fuel,” Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Power and Energy said.

“We want to make Sri Lanka self-sufficient in energy by producing our own fuel. We are planning to develop the Manner based gas production and coal power production in the country,”

The Minister also said the government plans to introduced, electric driven trains in the Island in coming years.

Sri Lanka new rulers reduced the taxes for electricity cars in order to encourage people to purchase them.

Currently about 51 percent of electrical energy is produced by coal and about 20 percent by diesel and furnace oil in the Island while about 20 percent of power is produce by hydro.

Original text:

http://www.lankabusinessonline.com/news/sri-lanka-launches-its-first-electric-car-charge-center/302278623

Tesla Almost Drove The Model S 1300km Without Touching The Wheel

When we tested the initial Autopilot features in the Model S, we were very impressed. The thing practically drives itself. Now the company is planning even more driverless functionality, revealing it almost drove the thing from Seattle to San Francisco without touching the controls.

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Road Trip: 3000km Around Australia In A Tesla Model S

Real-life Tony Stark and Tesla’s founder, Elon Musk, revealed on a press call today that the company has been testing its Autopilot functionality ahead of its release to the public.

He detailed how the company has been testing it between Seattle and San Francisco, saying that the testers have basically been “almost able to go without touching the controls at all”. That’s 1300km between the two: pretty goddamn impressive if you ask me.

   Tesla also promised an over-the-air software update to end the “range anxiety” some users feel when they take their Model S out for a run.

An updated satellite navigation app will warn the driver when it’s going out of range of a Supercharger and encourage them to return for some juice. It’s coming in version 6.2 of the car’s software which will launch in a few weeks.

Elon Musk said of the car that it’s now “impossible to run out unless you do so intentionally”. Those must be some warnings.

Original post: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2015/03/tesla-almost-drove-the-model-s-1300km-without-touching-the-steering-wheel/

Sri Lanka’s Power Ministry to set up island-wide charging centers for electric cars

Sri Lanka’s Power Ministry to set up island-wide charging centers for electric cars

 Sri Lanka’s Power and Energy Ministry plans to set up an island-wide network of charging centres for electric cars involving private businesses and households, the ministry said in a media release.

The ministry said that it plans to introduce a special tariff between the hours of 2200 and 0400 for charging cars.

Existing fuel pumping stations, supermarkets and also households could be part of the network, the ministry said.
Acceding to JB Securities analysis of data from Sri Lanka's motor vehicle registry data said 15 electric cars were registered in January 2015 up from 4 percent a year earlier.

The statement also said that attention will also be paid to electrify railways.

- Lanka business online 
Feb 17, 2015 (LBO) 

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Where would you like the 1st Electric Vehicle Fast Charger installed?

Spark Electric Vehicles would like to get your opinion about where would you prefer the Electric Vehicle Fast Charger to be installed.
When you select the location it's important to consider the convenience of fast EV charging during long distance travel. (Obviously the EV charges have to be all over the country.)

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Spot the error !

Can you spot the error in this Nissan Leaf service sheet ( produced at a service station in the UK ) ?

A book every entrepreneur should read

Compassionate capitalism
Compassionate capitalism? How could that be? Doesn't "capitalism" mean "dog-eat-dog, law of the jungle, every person for himself"? Rich DeVos, co-founder and former president of Amway, responds to this hard-nosed approach with a resounding "no." He offers more than a vision in this extraordinary book. It is a plan. A proven plan. A plan that has made him one of America's richest men, and that has made Amway one of the great corporate success stories of our time. Compassionate Capitalism spells out clearly and eloquently the guiding principles and concrete steps to making your life and your world better. Rich DeVos  shows how your energy, your ambition, and your spirit of enterprise can travel together down a path in which the spirit of capitalism and moral values inextricably merge. Interweaving his own amazing story with vivid personal histories of men and women around the world, Rich DeVos illustrates both how success is achieved and what it truly means. He demonstrates that compassionate capitalism is the only solution to the most crucial issues of our time, and to the many other challenges that face us in this decade of this century and in the beginning of the next.
-Amazon.com

EV service station at your service

Opening of the service station for Electric Vehicles we hope will enhance the confidence of our nation to promote environment friendly transport in Sri Lanka.

It's probably easy to sell and earn a quick buck than swimming in to unknown waters. But Spark team led by CEO Mr.Anuruddha Lihinikaduwa believe in swimming against the current - a passion to see smile on face, even after 10 years, when meet old customers, just like the day he drove his first EV, is just more than capitalising on capital gain.

More photos from the Spark EV service station openoing