A UC Berkeley study reports that their research predicts an at least 64% market share of electric vehicles if a battery swapping system is used. These systems rely on a subscription-based pay-per-mile sort of scheme where the car owner doesn't have to own the battery, lowering the cost of the vehicles. Read more about these sorts of systems in our <a href = "/Transportation/Charging-Stations/">Charging Stations section</a>.
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Vancouver, BC will begin requiring that developers of new condominiums and apartment complexes outfit 20% of available parking spaces with electric vehicle charging stations. The new regulations will take effect in 18 months and will also involve installing charging stations public parking lots.
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Toyota will begin selling recharging stations for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles this summer in Japan. The charging stations are designed to be used in commercial and public spaces, although a residential model will be coming out soon.
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The Cap and Trade bill in the House, HR 2454, includes provisions to increase transportation energy efficiency, including from heavy duty vehicles and airplanes as well as provisions for increasing electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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UK-based company Elektromotive has introduced a tool for monitoring and invoicing electricity drawn from vehicle charging stations called EBConnect. It will be installed at all Elektrobay charging stations, which there are already more than 160 of in the UK.
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Hawaii has partnered with project better place and expects to have multiple charging and battery swap stations in place by 2012.
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Coulomb is offering electricity for electric or plug-in vehicles through their subscription plans at 3 locations in San Jose.
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Better Place Unveils Design and Deployment of Charging Spot and Electric Parking Lots in Israel
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