Electric & Autonomous Vehicle Newsletter 2/10/2021

States Policies on EV’s

It is estimated that by 2050, 90% of light-duty vehicles on the road will need to be electric in order to meet emission targets.  The American Council for An Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) conducted a state by state scorecard to see how each state is preparing for electric goals.  The bottom line, there is work to be done.

States Show Limited Progress With Electric Vehicle Policies

EV Headlines

• U.S. Electric Vehicle Market Poised for Record Sales in 2021, According to Edmunds
• Electric vehicles could be ‘imperfect substitutes’ for gas-powered cars, new study suggests
• Florida’s Electric Vehicle Market Is Geared For Exponential Growth But Awaiting Takeoff
• Electric Vehicle Market to Reach USD 985.72 Billion by 2027
• Study evaluates the electric vehicle use needed to meet Greenhouse Gas emission goals in Nevada

Autonomous News

• California County Welcomes Autonomous Vehicle Testing
• Army Corps of Engineers Plans Next Moves for Autonomous Vehicle Research Testbed
• A better intelligence test for autonomous driving systems
• Autonomous Vehicle Market is Projected to Surpass USD 65.3 Billion by 2027

All About Charging

• JD Power Study: Electric Vehicle Owners Prefer Dedicated Home Charging Stations
• Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Network Coming to Tennessee
• Circle K Charged Up for Electric Vehicle Adoption
• Level Up: Electric Vehicle Owners with Permanently Installed Level 2 Chargers Reap Benefits from Their Investment, J.D. Power Finds
• EU electric vehicle push needs 80 billion euros for chargers: industry group
• Grant Helps College Upgrade Fleet of Electric Vehicle Chargers

EV & AV Podcasts, Videos, & Webinars

• February 25th Webinar: Autonomous vehicles and the photonics that make lidar work
• Why Electric Vehicle Sales Are Surging in Europe
• AVID Learning: EV Technology (Podcast)

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