everyone likes EVs (me too)
I have already posted couple entries on EVs in this blog. The idea behind them was simple: electric vehicle is obviously a winner in transport cleantech; countries and companies across the world now compete for fastest transition locally and new market niches abroad.
However, this press release made me raise my eyebrows. Finally, there is a mention of ‘cleantech’!
Just like the Ministry states, benefits of joining EV trend are obvious for our fragile economy and beloved environment. Unfortunately, I get the feeling in this sector minister is ahead of our indigenous businesses. Is it actually dead silence in the private sector?
To large extend, we have overslept initial steps of electrification in the automobile industry. Better Place, a prominent private venture in the field, was founded in 2007 and by 2008 already had partnerships with Nissan Renault and Israel.
More than a year ago, UK government declared a £100m funding package aimed at encouraging the mass marketing of electric vehicles. In March 2009, Obama Announced $2.4 Billion for the development of Electric Vehicles. Even Spain’s government aims to have 1 million electric cars on the roads by 2014.
Right direction, but please – hurry!
