The Green & Energy Consulting Group

EV frustration in Japan…

Thomas Rasilier — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:41:26 +0000

The experiences of Japan’s first EV users are quite balanced. One third of them are happy with their electric cars and their advantages. Yet, as a new survey of McKinsey shows, there is also another third of those users who wouldn’t go for this technology again. This frustration mainly emerges from the reduced financials savings dueRead the Rest...

Smog dome cities

Thomas Rasilier — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:41:35 +0000

Do you remember the headlines about air pollution in chinese cities? The air, that seemed to be too thick for cutting and like an obscure wall of frosted glass. Say nothing of the fatal and scientifically proven effects on the health of the population. Haven´t you also thought about how glad you are not toRead the Rest...

Range Extender – yes or no?!?

Thomas Rasilier — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 07:00:58 +0000

At the moment electric mobility is worldwide behind the set goals. Surely, one of the main reasons for this is that the customer thinks that he gets a lass attractive package for a more in respect of investments costs. But why does this feeling emerge? In terms of design the currently available models are noRead the Rest...

New iEV webpage is online!

Thomas Rasilier — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 07:13:08 +0000

Great news…the new iEV page is online since 7:45 am. Check it out and get the basic information and always the latest news about the app! And most important, get an idea of how iEV is able to support your transition to a greener mobility.

iEV for Android

Thomas Rasilier — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:54:15 +0000

Finally it is available in the google play store – the longed for iEV for Android version! The iEV app puts a selection of electric cars directely in your pocket, ready to be tested for their ability to suit your mobility needs. Therefore iEV (for iPhone and Android) is really a must have for everybodyRead the Rest...

Waiting for electric cars

Thomas Rasilier — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:29:02 +0000

The progress of electric mobility in Germany is rather slow and there are a couple of reasons for this. In addition to the still prevalent range anxiety and the absence of public charging infrastructure, mainly the lack of electric vehicles has a major negative impact. Yet, the example of the Smart ed shows that thereRead the Rest...

Efficient taxi – concepts for improvement

Thomas Rasilier — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 08:49:28 +0000

Ways to increase the energy efficiency of taxis How to increase the energy efficiency in terms of using a taxi or using a car in general? In reference to the last article about efficient taxis, there are two main ways. Either you substitute the current used technology by a more efficient one, or you useRead the Rest...

Efficient Taxi – actions to take

Thomas Rasilier — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 06:00:28 +0000

As already described, taxis are the “mile-eater” in city traffic. Therefore this relative small group of users is responsible for an unproporsional amount of energy consumption and emissions. Yet, this fact also offers the opportunity to achieve an enormous effect in reducing the fuel consumption as well as the negative environmental impacts with little effort.Read the Rest...

Effcient Taxi – an overview

Thomas Rasilier — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:00:14 +0000

They are still driving at night, when buses and trains are already in the depot. They are essential for night owls as well as for businessmen and tourists, wherefore they are indispensable for the german and the worldwide (innercity) mobility infrastructure. The number of taxis operating on German roads is estimated at over 50,000, europe-wideRead the Rest...

First Renault ZOE delivered

Thomas Rasilier — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:44:33 +0000

First ZOEs drive in France Today Arnaud Montebourg, the french minister for industrial development, has received the keys of the first Renault ZOE. After Montebourg had ordered his ZOE on the Paris Motor Show in September, now he receive the key to the very first Renault ZOE from Carlos Tavare. The people in France willRead the Rest...