EcoMove QBEAK goes for a test drive
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The QBEAK by ECOmove goes for a test drive in this video. In size it is very similar a smart car. The design is a novel concept. It has a modular frame layout that will allow for multiple designs, a Hub-motor system (in wheel motor) and an energy module system that can accept up to 6 different modules. The body is made up of light weight recycled composite materials and even has electric sliding doors! The topless feature makes it sexy and appealing making us want it even more. Will it be available in the U.S.? We don’t know yet but if it is we’ll let you know. Check out the video read more
Delta EV Coupe goes for a test drive
The Delta E4 gets a test drive by the Fully Charged show by Llewellyn and Nick Carpenter. The carbon fiber body E4 has an amazing 250 mile range per charge which is unheard of in today’s production ev’s. Delta a british based company was a competitor in the Automotive X-prize competition. Check out the video read more
Volvo C30 undergoes frigid testing
In order to be a true Volvo it not only must be crash tested but also tested by the elements and what not a better test than taking it up to the arctic circle where temperatures drop down to -30C! In order to endure the sub zero temperatures the Volvo C30 Electric has 3 climate control systems including an ethanol-based heater. This keeps the batteries and it’s occupants cozy warm even in the coldest of weather. read more
Li-ions Inizio tops out at 170mph!
Tesla will no longer be the fastest production car on the block. With a top speed of 170 mph, 0-60 time of 3.4 seconds, range of up to 250 miles and a price tag of $139,000 this will sway even would be gas guzzler super car purchasers. Charge time is a typical 8hrs and will be available in two versions. The second version is said to have a top speed read more
Tesla going public with IPO
Tesla is putting it all on the line this Tuesday by offering wall street its initial public offering. Even though the company has lost more than $290 million since it began in 2003 it expects to raise at least $185 million on its IPO. Will they reach their goal? Although everyone wants a Tesla its difficult to know if everyone wants Tesla stock. Regardless it should be interesting to watch!
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Zap to build 3-Wheeled EV for 2009
Zap of Santa Rosa, CA who’s early cars are notoriously slow has a new EV in the works. This one is supposed to have a top speed of over 100Mph and a range of 150 miles! Last time I computed my weekly commute it comes to only 110 miles so this should work out just fine for you city commuters looking to save some petrol and have fun while doing it! Check out more details at CNET and you can always check out Zap World for details. 3-Wheeled vehicles typically have much better cornering capabilities so seeing this car in action will certainly be exciting to see.
Miles XS500
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. Set for a 2009 launch we’ll be looking forward to seeing more details and video postings. Hopefully this car won’t experience the same launch date setbacks that the Tesla is going through.
To read more about this car check out Miles Electric Vehicles
Smart Car Electric
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
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 now in Norway. Look out soon…they’ve got plans to ship this car to the United States. We’re gonna keep an eye on this one. The car is just so cute you can’t help but look at it twice! If the price is right I’m puttin’ my old gas guzzler on the auction block and snatchin’ one of these babies right up!
The 120-M.P.H. Electric Car!
Can’t wait for all of these new EV’s to finally come to market? Counting down the days to see the new Tesla but just can’t wait? If so Hammacher Schlemmer has the car for you and they’ll gladly take your $108,000 you had burning a hole in your pocket for it. I remember this car was shown a few years back in popular science as a concept car but hadn’t heard anything since. It looks like it lived up to its initial specs!
0-60 mph in 4 Seconds
Top Speed of up to 120 mph
Range of 40-80 miles
To top it all you can park this thing in spaces where motorcycles would normally park. The length of the car is so short you can park perpendicular to the curb…which means you can park it basically anywhere. The only question we have is where can we go to test drive one of these puppies? Sign me up!
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