"Full electrification" means to completely switch from using non-electric power sources, such as fossil fuels, to using electricity as the primary source of energy. It involves using electric power for various purposes like transportation, heating, and industries instead of relying on traditional non-electric methods.
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In late September 2016, Narendra Modi announced that the existing targets of
full electrification of all villages and households in India would be brought forward.
«We will phase out cars with only an internal combustion engine, with petrol hybrid versions as a transitional option as we move
towards full electrification.
A movement
for full electrification of passenger railways is also emerging, which has thus far been hindered by the extravagant cost of infrastructure — $ 6 million to $ 8 million per mile, says Arnold Miller, president of Vehicle Projects, a company developing prototype fuel - cell vehicles.
It was, they argued, yet more evidence that Nissan and other legacy automakers are dragging their heels
on full electrification.
This is far from surprising, but interestingly enough, Marchionne wants Maserati to lead this offensive
with full electrification from 2019 onward.
But
reaching full electrification becomes progressively more challenging, since those who remain without access typically live in the most difficult places to reach — often in remote communities or on smaller islands.
Håkan Samuelsson, president and chief executive of Volvo Cars said, «We will phase out cars with an internal combustion engine with petrol hybrid versions as a transitional option as we move
towards full electrification.
After all, even in its gas form, the Smart car always felt to me like a platform experiment that was just waiting
for full electrification to become viable.
DS Automobiles has committed to
full electrification for its model rage, with its first pure EV due in 2019.
Kerssemakers also noted, «To me, the ultimate Polestar car is a combination of a combustion engine and electrification, or
full electrification.»
He added that hybridisation was a more likely scenario, and global sales chief Britta Seeger told Auto Express: «We are looking at different scenarios for different models — 48v, plug - in hybrid,
full electrification.»
The firm says it is its «first step towards
full electrification», and it lines up alongside W12, V8 and V8 diesel versions of the Bentayga.
Full electrification would be the ultimate goal as we try reduce our carbon footprints down to acceptable levels with respect to the global environment.
«We will phase out cars with only an internal combustion engine, with gas hybrid versions as a transitional option as we move towards
full electrification.
Just one lamp can transform the fortunes of an entire family and is the first step on an energy ladder to
full electrification.
Kyle Field over at Cleantechnica thinks he sees some hints of
full electrification on the horizon...