EV Report

This is definitely something you don’t see everyday…an electric Jeepney or as filipinos refer to it as an e-jeepney. Looks like they’re doing test runs to see if they can hold up with the regular usage that jeepney’s get which is quite a lot. If your from the western world and didn’t know…Jeepney’s are a [...]

According to ‘the register’ Honda will be using an ultracapacitor in their new Honda FCX Fuel cell vehicle. The reason they opted for ultracapacitors over batteries is because ultracapacitors can provide a higher discharge of voltage at peak usage than their battery cousins. The life expectancy of ultracapacitors is also much higher because its not [...]

It looks like Zenn Motors has purchased a 2.3% stake in eeStor. Not a bad bet if they can produce the mysterious ultra capacitors that they say they’re working on. If all is true ultra capacitors could be the next big thing but right now its hard to tell with so much skeptics and so [...]

Cameron Motor Work’s Electric VW Beetle is a definitely a slick conversion. It kinda makes you wonder why all Beetle’s aren’t designed this way. They explain the reasoning of this project is for EV research and advanced battery systems but we really think its to be the coolest kid on the block with the EV [...]

This is where cars become real works of art. When singers like Neil Young spend the big bucks to get them converted to electric biodiesel hybrids. In this case a 19 Foot long 1959 Lincoln Continental. When they get done with this rig it’ll get 100 Mpg. Not bad for a tank ‘o’ steel. This [...]

The Auto Show is in Los Angeles again and I have to say I wasn’t that impressed. I was more wowed by the neat display technologies for the show booths and all the lcd displays than I was about the cars. As far as new technologies went the main hype was fuel cells. Only a [...]

Shaun’s Toyota Echo conversion took roughly 10 Months to complete. The project involved extensive removal of stock parts, reconnecting of instrument gauges and on-board computer system. Shaun’s electric conversion is beautifully documented in his online journal complete with photos, schematic drawings and a parts list. Specs: Model: 1999 Toyota Echo Motor: 23 HP (nominal) DC [...]

The Miles XS500 comes from a company who is very passionate about electric cars. Compared with other up-and-coming EV’s the XS500 could pass as a regular car. Its like an EV in disguise! The specs are rather impressive 120 Mile range, up to 80 Mph top speed and at 30K you just can’t go wrong. [...]

The smart car (european version) has an electric version. Made by Daimler Benz this car has some neat battery / fuel cell technologies packed inside that require only electricity and air! Range is about 200 KM 0-100 KM in about 10 Seconds

Think Electric Car was hurtin’ for a while but now they’re back with a shot in the arm in the form of new raised capital. Think’s car looks like it has the charm of a VW bug and has that european ‘look and feel’. It has a range of 110 miles and is available right [...]