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Bold, sporty, visually striking, the new BMW X1 (fuel consumption combined: 6.8 – 4.1 l/100 km [41.5 – 68.9 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 155 – 107 g/km*) adds another chapter to the Sports Activity Vehicle’s ongoing success story. The new model update makes the BMW X1 an even more desirable proposition. Key to its… Continue reading The new BMW X1.

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52% Of Consumers Likely To Buy An Electrified Vehicle In Canada Within 5 Years

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Published on May 27th, 2019 |

by Paul Fosse

52% Of Consumers Likely To Buy An Electrified Vehicle In Canada Within 5 Years

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May 27th, 2019 by Paul Fosse

Although we reported less than 3 months ago that more education is needed to accelerate EV adoption, a recent survey provides some encouraging news. In a survey commissioned by Toyota Canada this month, 36% said they had “seriously considered buying a more fuel efficient vehicle, such as a hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric, or fuel cell vehicle.”

Looking into the future, slightly over half (52%) “say they are likely to buy a more fuel-efficient vehicle in the next 5 years.”

Not surprisingly, those in the rural provinces are the least likely, while the more urban provinces are more likely. More interestingly, the study shows it is rising gas prices that is both prompting a change in summer travel plans and encouraging consumers to reconsider their choice of vehicle.

Although this research shows that older drivers are the least interested in electric vehicles and tend to view the technology as unproven, they are also the demographic most concerned about rising fuel costs. Younger drivers show an increased interest in performance. That suggests EV education targeted toward an older audience should focus on the practical aspects of the EV (low fuel and maintenance costs), while advertising targeted to the younger demographic should lead with the driving experience and improved performance.

It’s hard to say if Canada’s recently added EV incentives, described here, or the regional incentives described in this article have moved public opinion. It could simply be the result of the increased fuel prices. We continue to think the biggest influence on people’s behavior is awareness of both the existence of modern EVs and their advantages — by either advertising, a family member, or a close friend buying one and sharing their experience — but the role of fuel prices is one that should not be forgotten.

Photo of Vancouver downtown by Zach Shahan, CleanTechnica. Photo of Tesla Shuttle Indie Ryan R. Mitchell and his son by Sarah Mitchell.

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Paul Fosse A Software engineer for over 30 years, first developing EDI software, then developing data warehouse systems. Along the way, I've also had the chance to help start a software consulting firm and do portfolio management. In 2010, I took an interest in electric cars because gas was getting expensive. In 2015, I started reading CleanTechnica and took an interest in solar, mainly because it was a threat to my oil and gas investments. Follow me on Twitter @atj721 Tesla investor. Tesla referral code: https://ts.la/paul92237

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eDrive@VANs ecosystem: Transparent advice at any time – major update for the eVan Ready App from Mercedes-Benz Vans

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App determines practicability of switch to electric vans based on individual mobility characteristics Virtual test drive with the electric van from Mercedes-Benz Vans,
after the eVito now also with the eSprinter Numerous new functions such as charging station finder and route planning support the everyday work of commercial customers For the first time available in 24 countries in local language Stuttgart. Is electromobility already suitable for me today? This question is growing in face of the ever-increasing range of electric vehicles on offer. In particular in commercial applications, the key to selecting the appropriate drive system is, besides cost, looking at how the respective drive system type can be integrated into daily operations.
Mercedes-Benz Vans assists customers in this question and, with the eVan Ready App, offers the opportunity to individually and intuitively find out whether an electric van would also be practically suited to their daily routes. With the latest update, the eVan Ready App has been comprehensively overhauled and expanded with the addition of some new, useful functions.
Virtual test drive and detailed analyses for range and energy consumption
Completely irrespective of the current vehicle, the app can be used to record the user's real routes and subsequently analyse the individual mobility characteristics. Beside the length of the driven route, further criteria such as exterior temperature, altitude profile and driven speeds are all taken into account. At the end of each analysis, an eVan Readiness Score is provided to the user which informs them whether the recorded route or series of routes would also have been possible in an electric van. This is also supplemented by information on the theoretical energy consumption.
With the update to the eVan Ready App this will be the first time that besides the eVito, the eSprinter will also be available for virtual test drives. Thanks to the possibility of selecting different payload weights, the simulation can be adapted to individual driving scenarios with even greater realism.
In the new version of the eVan Ready App, there are even more detailed evaluations of the journeys analysed. The app can thus provide information about the driven speeds, the virtual charge state of the battery at the beginning and end of the journey, as well as the altitudes covered and the energy consumption over the entire route. In the newly designed dashboard, the information on all of the journeys analysed can be collated in a clear way
and the current eVan Ready Score obtained at a glance.
A true aid in daily electromobile life: Charging stations at a glance and predictive route calculation
The eVan Ready App isn't just a strong tool ahead of a purchasing decision for an electric van. The app also offers added value for all those who already drive an electric vehicle. An integrated overview of charging stations quickly and simply provides a map view of the charging infrastructure at the respective location. The view can also be filtered and searched to show only charging stations with a specific charging output or connector type. It also allows personal, local charging stations to be entered. What's more, the function also provides information about opening times, payment methods and the operator of the charging stations.
With the new “predict” function, even more information can be acquired about the individual day-to-day suitability of electric vans. Based on the starting address and destination, “predict” uses historical traffic data and information on topography and speed limits to calculate the predicted energy consumption along the route. In line with this, the tool shows at a glance the locations along the route at which charging stations are located. Thus, longer journeys can also be comfortably and reliably planned from the comfort of one's own home or desk.
With all functions of the eVan Ready App data protection is a major factor. All inputs and driving date are only saved and transmitted after the user’s express wish.
The latest version of the eVan Ready App is available now for Android and iOS devices and can be downloaded free-of-charge from the corresponding app stores. Now, for the first time ever, the app is available in the local language of 24 countries.
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