The Rotterdam, Nissan e-NV200 = € 5,000

The Nissan e-NV200 built in the city of Barcelona costs about 25% of the MSRP for an electric van and that is about $6500. The Nissan Leaf was awarded the best-selling vehicle in the region at the time of its release. The grant for vehicles to access bus and HOV lanes duly helps the company achieve a world of good.
When the Leaf released, Nissan sold about 2,300 units in Norway alone.  The cost of the vehicle was around $47,000. Unlike many European countries, where electric cars carry a huge price premium, there is no import tax or 25% VAT tax on EVs in Norway. Less population in the region, abundant and free charging and fast-charging stations with access to bus lanes were major perks for EV owners in Norway.

Nissan as a company have come far from the time they released the Leaf. The major advantage of the Nissan e-NV200 is the cost factor. It still possesses the advantages the Leaf enjoyed. Rotterdam is the city walking into a new and improved mode of transport. The city officials are scraping about 5,000 older and more pollution vehicles of the city roads. This program includes some of the most generous EV incentives in the world which includes an immediate €3,000 rebate with €7,000 local incentives off of the list price. 

The Netherlands is becoming a hotbed for electric cars with efforts from companies making a difference to the quality of life. US politicians have to take a right step in introducing and supporting similar programs to the general good and well being of the citizens.

Overwhelming Public Support For Australian Renewable Energy Target

After the Australian government, the entire the country is rallying behind the country’s renewable energy target (RET). New surveys conducted by Crosby Textor (Research firm) confirms this overwhelming support.

The survey conducted through August concluded that out of 1000 residents, 82% of respondents believe that Renewable Energy Target should be kept intact. There was a certain percentage that was undecided regarding this issue. There has been an increase in awareness concerning the environment. This is evident in the Australian politics poll of 2013 and the latest being of August of 2014. The environment concern has gone up from 3% in 2013 to 13% in 2014. 

Renewable energy industry leaders have come in support of the recent polls, which is against the liberal government’s attempt to abolish the Renewable energy target. Clean energy council acting executive was quick to point out the results, which indicated maximum number of residents who wanted the RET to remain intact. Leaders such as Andrew Richards, executive manager external affairs for pacific hydro, made clear what he though of Tony Abbot’s current policy. 

He believes that the people of Australia want more renewable energy. He insists that the people want the current government to aim higher and ensure the Australia is a world leader on renewable energy.