Research and Markets: Chinese Electric Vehicle Charging Station Market 2010-2014 - Government Initiatives Biggest ...

Press Release Source: Research and Markets On Wednesday June 22, 2011, 5:05 am EDT

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ffc178/chinese_electric_v) has announced the addition of the "Chinese Electric Vehicle Charging Station Market 2010-2014" report to their offering.

Research conducted by Technavio reveals, that the Chinese Electric Vehicle Charging Station market is expected to grow rapidly. The report, which focuses exclusively on China indicates, that the market is currently driven by the various green initiatives under taken by the government to promote the use of electric vehicles.

China, the largest automobile market in the world, has been witnessing increased pollution. As a result, the government has been promoting electric vehicles by providing grants and subsidies. This in turn has been driving the growth of electric vehicle charging stations, reports Technavio analyst.

In spite of the need, the lack of standards and infrastructure hinder the growth of this market. However, the scarcity of oil reserves is another factor that will drive growth in this market.

The Electric Vehicle Charging Station market is marked by several energy companies entering the charging station segment. This makes the study an important one for companies to fully understand the potential in the market and formulate its own strategy.

The report, Chinese Electric Vehicle Charging Station Market 2010-2014, is based on an extensive research from inputs by industry experts, vendors and end-users. It examines the factors- including the key trends, drivers and challenges, impacting the evolution of this market. Further, it contains an in-depth understanding of the key vendors including their SWOT analysis. Companies mentioned in this report include: NARI, XJ Electric, Rongxin Power Electronic and Henan Senyuan Electric.

TechNavio's analysts forecast the Chinese Electric Vehicle Charging Station market to grow at a CAGR of 153.2 percent over the period of 2010-2014. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is scarcity of oil reserves in China. The Chinese Electric Vehicle Charging Station has also been witnessing government initiative to build the infrastructure required for Electric Vehicles. However, lack of standards and infrastructure could hinder the growth of this market.

Key vendors dominating this market space include Nari, XJ Electric, Rongxin Power Electronic, and Henan Senyuan Electric.

TechNavio's Chinese Electric Vehicle Charging Station Market 2010-2014 has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. The report focuses on the Chinese market; it covers the Electric Vehicle Charging Station market landscape and its growth prospects.

Key questions answered in this report: What will the market size be in 2014 and at what rate will it grow? What key trends is this market subject to? What is driving this market? What are the challenges to market growth? Who are the key vendors in this market space? What are the opportunities and threats faced by each of these key vendors? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each of these key vendors?

Companies Mentioned:

NARI Sinopec XJ Electric China Southern Power Grid Co

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Research and Markets: Strategic Technology and Market Analysis of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Europe ...

Press Release Source: Research and Markets On Wednesday June 1, 2011, 7:18 am EDT

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dc17d9/strategic_technolo) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Strategic Technology and Market Analysis of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Europe" to their offering.

Prospect of Over 2 Million Public Charging Points by 2017 Bode Well for European EV Charging Infrastructure Market

Electric vehicles (EVs) have gained significant attention over the last few years from various European governments as they look to promote the deployment of EV charging infrastructure. There are strong indicators that the EV market will take off in an unprecedented way - over 2 million public charging points are anticipated by 2017 in Europe with 3 per cent of this being accounted for by DC-DC rapid and inductive charging concepts. The market is poised to grow from less than 10,000 public charging points in 2010 to close to 2 million public charging points by 2017. This will largely be motivated by local government initiatives, including several incentives, aimed at boosting the expansion of public charging infrastructure for EVs. European governments are expected to budget about 700 million over the next seven years for charging stations, notes the analyst of this research. This will be one of the main drivers behind the exponential growth in public charging infrastructure for EVs. The approximate investment over the next seven years is likely to be about 5 billion for building EV infrastructure in Europe in relation to charging. The ratio of the number of cars to charging stations in Europe stands currently at 2.5, dropping to 1.8 by 2017.

The rate of growth of public charging infrastructure in Europe is very high, principally due to local government initiatives in different countries. Local governments are granting customers a variety of incentives to purchase an EV, remarks the analyst. Such incentives include discounts on the purchase price, tax reduction or exemption, and other advantages such as no congestion charge, free parking, and use of exclusive lanes, among others. There are many other initiatives such as initiating infrastructure deployment, which can be financed by governments. For instance, the French Government has allocated 400 million for infrastructure. Other approaches include playing a role as a partner in different projects, such as the Portuguese Government partnering with Renault-Nissan. Providing funding to private projects for infrastructure installation is another method being adopted by governments to encourage EV adoption.

DC- DC Fast Charging to Show Way Forward

Slow charging is the most widely available option at present. This method requires six to eight hours for a vehicle to fully charge (80 per cent) and represents an infrastructure problem. Manufacturing and installation of a single charging station can be as high as 6,000, implying the need for sizeable investments to equip an entire city with charging stations, states the analyst. Moreover, 6 to 8 hours of slow charging means more charging stations are required to ensure availability at all times.

Fast charging will help resolve this issue. However, at the moment, this method is expensive and not widely available. In addition, it is presumed not to be entirely safe for users to handle. The adoption of concepts such as DC-DC fast charging is critical to ensure the dramatic decrease of charging duration, concludes the analyst. A DC-DC charging station may eventually produce its own energy supply from renewable sources, offering an added advantage.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Definition and Scope

2. Executive Summary

3. Total European EV Charging Station Technology and Market Analysis

4. In-depth Analysis of Charging Infrastructure Market in Europe

5. Strategic Analysis of Level 1 (240V) Charging Station

6. Strategic Analysis of Level 2 (240V) Charging Station

7. Strategic Analysis of Level 3 DC-DC Charging

8. Strategic Analysis of Inductive Charging 9. Analysis of Vehicle to Grid Communication and Accessories for Charging Infrastructure

10. Competitor Profiling

11. Key Conclusions and Strategic Recommendations

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Pike Research Names Coulomb Technologies Top Company in Electric Vehicle Supply Market

Press Release Source: Coulomb Technologies, Inc. On Wednesday May 18, 2011, 1:15 pm EDT

CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Coulomb Technologies received the top industry ranking today as the industry’s top electric vehicle supply equipment provider by Pike Research. Coulomb attained the highest overall score in the report due to the company’s ‘successful technology partnerships, global sales network, and extensive product portfolio.’ Coulomb is rated highest in both the “Strategy and Execution” dimensions. The report can be downloaded here.

“Coulomb was first to market with a charging network, enabling businesses the ability to provide a distinctive new service, attract new customers and generate new revenue from EV charging. The ChargePointR Network provides the intelligence, tools and services for new EV applications,” said Pat Romano, president and CEO at Coulomb. “We are proud that Pike recognizes and distinguishes Coulomb’s achievements, accomplishments, innovations and market leadership.”

The Pike Research report evaluated ten EVSE suppliers and rated them on 12 criteria for strategy and execution, including go-to-market strategy, product portfolio, partnerships, innovation, reach, market share, pricing, and staying power. Using Pike Research’s proprietary Pike Pulse methodology, vendors were profiled, rated, and ranked with the goal of providing industry participants with an objective assessment of these companies’ relative strengths and weaknesses in the EVSE marketplace. Coulomb Technologies is quoted as being “a pioneer in promoting networked EVSEs – a model many companies have copied.”

“The market for electric vehicle charging equipment is poised for dynamic growth, and will reach more than 1.5 million annual shipments globally by 2015,” said John Gartner, senior analyst from Pike Research. “As the amount of power consumed by EVs grows, service providers such as Coulomb Technologies that manage demand through networks of smart charging stations will become essential to maintaining grid reliability and to optimizing the benefits of moving to electrified transportation.”

Coulomb’s ChargePoint Network is:

The largest and longest operating EV charging network in the world, comprising the most charging stations The only charging network with mobile apps providing EV drivers real-time station status, station reservations and vehicle charging notifications The world’s first fully open charging services network that supports charging stations from multiple manufacturers and works with all EVs The world’s first PCI-compliant charging services network, allowing flexible driver payment options The only EV charging services network providing 24x7x365 driver support

About Coulomb Technologies, Inc.

Coulomb Technologies is the leader in electric vehicle charging solutions, with charging systems and application services delivered by the ChargePoint Network. The ChargePoint Network provides multiple web-based portals for Hosts, Fleet Managers, Drivers, and Utilities. The open-system driver network went live in January 2009 and now operates in 14 countries with Network Operations Centers in the U.S., UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany and Hong Kong. Coulomb’s ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations range from 120 to 240 VAC charging up to 500 Volt DC fast charging with more than 4000 stations shipped worldwide. For more information go to: www.coulombtech.com. Follow Coulomb on Twitter: twitter.com/coulombevi. Download the ChargePoint iPhone App. Download the ChargePoint Blackberry App.

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CL&P Announces Electric Vehicle Research Study

Press Release Source: Connecticut Light & Power 16:28, Tuesday 3 May 2011

BERLIN, Conn.--(BUSINESSWIRE)-- UBS, Towns of West Hartford, Mansfield, Westport and Torrington are first customers to install EV charging stations provided by Northeast Utilities

Four municipalities and a global financial services leader are joining with Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P) to install charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) as part of a major research project with CL&P parent Northeast Utilities .

Approximately 20 municipalities and businesses served by CL&P are expected to participate in the research effort. Among the first to sign on to install and maintain charging equipment are UBS in Stamford, the city of Torrington and the towns of Westport and Mansfield. The town of West Hartford is expected to join the project shortly.

“We’ve worked hard to make Connecticut an early market for electric vehicles, so we’re excited to launch New England’s first comprehensive, hands-on EV study,” said Jeff Butler, CL&P’s president and chief operating officer. “By gathering information from municipal and business customers, we can gain tangible experience to help guide future decisions about our infrastructure, our policies and how we will ultimately serve all of our customers as EVs become more common.”

Dan Esty, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, commended the research initiative. “By anticipating and supporting the market for new plug-in EVs, we can all benefit from a cleaner, lower-cost and locally available fuel alternative,” said Commissioner Esty. “Connecticut is well-positioned to lead in the deployment of electric vehicles and related infrastructure, and this initiative is a step towards achieving our goal of being a national leader.”

Torrington Mayor Ryan Bingham said he is eager to test the new technology while providing an additional service for local residents. “We're happy to participate with CL&P and help research the topic of electric vehicle use,” said Bingham. “It's the technology of the future and it's a great opportunity that comes to us at a very minimal cost. It may also give someone who lives locally the incentive to purchase an electric vehicle.”

NU has already installed charging stations at company offices in Berlin and Hartford, Connecticut; Springfield, Massachusetts; and Manchester, New Hampshire. Additionally, NU’s Western Massachusetts Electric Company (WMECo) subsidiary has one customer site installed and another planned.

“By year-end, we expect to have a network of more than 30 charging stations in place and generating detailed meter data,” said Watson Collins, EV project manager for NU. “We’ll have a robust picture of away-from-home charging levels, to study along with home-based use as more EV drivers recharge overnight,” he said.

The NU companies are also testing Chevy Volts in collaboration with the Electric Power Research Institute of Palo Alto, California, according to Collins. “It’s all about understanding how EV recharging impacts the electric utility system under a variety of conditions,” Collins added.

To further raise awareness of plug-in EVs, NU developed a new grassroots theme, “Plug My Ride,” to connect consumers and other groups interested in electric transportation. Visit www.PlugMyRide.org for more information.

The Connecticut Light and Power Company (CL&P) has been part of everyday life in Connecticut for more than 100 years, providing safe and reliable electric service to homes, neighborhoods and businesses. With 1.2 million customers in 149 cities and towns, CL&P is improving the environments you live in, by offering programs in energy conservation, economic development and environmental stewardship. CL&P is a Northeast Utilities company . For more information, please visit www.cl-p.com and follow us on Twitter @CTLightandPower.

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Connecticut Light & Power
Katie Blint
Office: 860-665-2310
After Hours: 800-789-2290
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Mitch Gross
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After Hours: 800-789-2290

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Research and Markets: Electric Vehicle Traction Batteries 2011-2021

March 16, 2011 06:12 PM?Eastern Daylight Time?

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/642519/electric_vehicle_t) has announced the addition of the "Electric Vehicle Traction Batteries 2011-2021" report to their offering.

This comprehensive report has detailed assessments and forecasts for all the sectors using and likely to use traction batteries. There are chapters on heavy industrial, light industrial/commercial, mobility for the disabled, two wheel and allied, pure electric cars, hybrid cars, golf cars, military, marine and other. The profusion of pictures, diagrams and tables pulls the subject together to give an independent view of the future ten years. Unit sales, unit prices and total market value are forecast for each sector for 2011-2021. The replacement market is quantified and ten year technology trends by sector are in there too, with a view on winning and losing technologies and companies. This is the essential reference book for those who are anywhere in the hybrid and pure electric vehicle value chain. Those making materials, cells, battery sets or vehicles, researchers, legislators and market analysts will find it invaluable.

The whole picture With vehicle traction batteries it is important to look at the whole picture and this report does it for the first time. The rapidly growing market for traction batteries will exceed $55 billion in only ten years. However that spans battery sets up to $500,000 each with great sophistication needed for military, marine and solar aircraft use. Huge numbers of low cost batteries are being used for e-bikes but even here several new technologies are appearing. The largest replacement market is for e-bikes today and the value market for replacement batteries will not be dominated by cars when these batteries last the life of the car - something likely to happen within ten years. The trends are therefore complex and that is why IDTechEx has analysed them with great care. Vehicle manufacturers are often employing new battery technology first in their forklifts or e-bikes, not cars, yet there is huge progress with car batteries as well - indeed oversupply is probable in this sector at some stage. The mix is changing too. The second largest volume of electric vehicles being made in 2010 is mobility aids for the disabled but in ten years time it will be hybrid cars. The market for car traction batteries will be larger than the others but there will only be room for six or so winners in car batteries and other suppliers and users will need to dominate their own niches to achieve enduring growth and profits. Strategy must be decided now. In this report, researched in 2010 and frequently updated, we analyse the successes, the needs, the statistics and the market potential for traction batteries for all the major applications. This has never been done before. It is important to look at the whole picture because traction battery manufacturers typically sell horizontally across many applications and electric vehicle manufacturers increasingly make versions for many applications - heavy industrial, on road, leisure and so on. Indeed, the smarter putative suppliers will choose the sectors that best leverage their strengths rather than join the herd and be obliterated by corporations of up to $100 billion in size enjoying prodigious government support.

Stay Updated with Free IDTechEx Research

In addition, all report purchases include one hour free consulting with a report author from IDTechEx, by email or telephone. This needs to be used within three months of purchasing the report.

Key Topics Covered:

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

2. INTRODUCTION

3. PROGRESS WITH NEW GENERATION LITHIUM TRACTION BATTERIES

4. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL EVS

5. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL EVS

6. MOBILITY FOR THE DISABLED

7. TWO WHEELED EVS AND ALLIED VEHICLES

8. GOLF EVS

9. CARS

10. PURE ELECTRIC CARS

11. HYBRID CARS

12. MILITARY

13. MARINE

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/642519/electric_vehicle_t

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Research and Markets: Electric Vehicle Traction Batteries 2011-2021

Press Release Source: Research and Markets On Wednesday March 16, 2011, 6:12 pm EDT

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/642519/electric_vehicle_t) has announced the addition of the "Electric Vehicle Traction Batteries 2011-2021" report to their offering.

This comprehensive report has detailed assessments and forecasts for all the sectors using and likely to use traction batteries. There are chapters on heavy industrial, light industrial/commercial, mobility for the disabled, two wheel and allied, pure electric cars, hybrid cars, golf cars, military, marine and other. The profusion of pictures, diagrams and tables pulls the subject together to give an independent view of the future ten years. Unit sales, unit prices and total market value are forecast for each sector for 2011-2021. The replacement market is quantified and ten year technology trends by sector are in there too, with a view on winning and losing technologies and companies. This is the essential reference book for those who are anywhere in the hybrid and pure electric vehicle value chain. Those making materials, cells, battery sets or vehicles, researchers, legislators and market analysts will find it invaluable.

The whole picture With vehicle traction batteries it is important to look at the whole picture and this report does it for the first time. The rapidly growing market for traction batteries will exceed $55 billion in only ten years. However that spans battery sets up to $500,000 each with great sophistication needed for military, marine and solar aircraft use. Huge numbers of low cost batteries are being used for e-bikes but even here several new technologies are appearing. The largest replacement market is for e-bikes today and the value market for replacement batteries will not be dominated by cars when these batteries last the life of the car - something likely to happen within ten years. The trends are therefore complex and that is why IDTechEx has analysed them with great care. Vehicle manufacturers are often employing new battery technology first in their forklifts or e-bikes, not cars, yet there is huge progress with car batteries as well - indeed oversupply is probable in this sector at some stage. The mix is changing too. The second largest volume of electric vehicles being made in 2010 is mobility aids for the disabled but in ten years time it will be hybrid cars. The market for car traction batteries will be larger than the others but there will only be room for six or so winners in car batteries and other suppliers and users will need to dominate their own niches to achieve enduring growth and profits. Strategy must be decided now. In this report, researched in 2010 and frequently updated, we analyse the successes, the needs, the statistics and the market potential for traction batteries for all the major applications. This has never been done before. It is important to look at the whole picture because traction battery manufacturers typically sell horizontally across many applications and electric vehicle manufacturers increasingly make versions for many applications - heavy industrial, on road, leisure and so on. Indeed, the smarter putative suppliers will choose the sectors that best leverage their strengths rather than join the herd and be obliterated by corporations of up to $100 billion in size enjoying prodigious government support.

Stay Updated with Free IDTechEx Research

In addition, all report purchases include one hour free consulting with a report author from IDTechEx, by email or telephone. This needs to be used within three months of purchasing the report.

Key Topics Covered:

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

2. INTRODUCTION

3. PROGRESS WITH NEW GENERATION LITHIUM TRACTION BATTERIES

4. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL EVS

5. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL EVS

6. MOBILITY FOR THE DISABLED

7. TWO WHEELED EVS AND ALLIED VEHICLES

8. GOLF EVS

9. CARS

10. PURE ELECTRIC CARS

11. HYBRID CARS

12. MILITARY

13. MARINE

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/642519/electric_vehicle_t

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