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Georgia Tech unveil Solar powered Audi-TT

admin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:59:18 +0000

The world solar challenge in Australia is about to get more sexy with the entry of a solar powered Audi TT courtesy of a team of students at Georgia Tech. The car has 2 separate battery packs one powering the car to a 70 mile range and the other pack powering brakes, windows & steering. We look forward to seeing more audi’s converted to electric in the name of tech and solar. Good Luck Georgia Tech!

EcoMove QBEAK goes for a test drive

admin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:34:27 +0000

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

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Delta EV Coupe goes for a test drive

admin — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:56:17 +0000

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
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Tesla Sues BBC’s Top Gear

admin — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:55:46 +0000

In some comical news Tesla is suing BBC’s Top Gear over an episode called ‘the ultimate test for an electric car’ where a Tesla roadster was pitted against its nearest cousin the lotus elise. In the episode top gear shows the Tesla dramatically slowing down during a speed test and having to be pushed into the garage for charging. Tesla says these scenes were faked and were staged to damage Tesla’s reputation. Is big oil in bed with BBC? Watch Video
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Israel gets EV Battery Swap Stations

admin — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:32:54 +0000

Israel the place of some of the world’s best innovation is getting it’s first better place battery swap stations. Looking more like a car wash the battery replacement system employs robots to swap out your battery and is completely invisible to the driver. The system currently works on the Renault Fluence and the process requires one swipe of an RFID card and 3 minutes of your time and your back off to your daily errands. Check out the video by clicking ‘Read More’

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Volvo C30 undergoes frigid testing

admin — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 05:30:14 +0000

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.
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Rolls Royce enters electric era

admin — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:35:37 +0000

Gas guzzlers just aren’t cool anymore and to prove it Rolls Royce figured it was about time to see if the old money rich folk agree. Enter the Rolls Royce Phantom Electric 102EX concept car that gets a respectable 120 miles per charge. Gone is the V12 engine and in its place nickel-cobalt-manganese battery packs. The heavy steel frame has been replaced with aluminum to make the load lighter. Although weighting nearly 3 tons it can go 0-60 in less than 8 seconds. >> Watch Video

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1988 Pontiac Fiero electric conversion

admin — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 00:19:26 +0000

1988 Pontiac Fiero Electric Conversion in Hawaii. Click to see specs, video and gallery

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Batteries: 12 x 12 Volt Trojan deep cycle lead acid battery
Motor: Advanced DC motor with a 500 amp Curtis controller
Max Voltage: 144 Volts
Top Speed: 70 mph
Cost: $6,000 (includes purchase of car)
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Nissan ESFLOW concept EV

admin — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 05:20:30 +0000

Talk about sexy…this car says it all! The concept ESFLOW is inspired by Nissan’s Z line. Think elongated 240Z…nothing? The ESFLOW will be showed at the Geneva Motor Show in March and will be powered by dual electric motors driving each wheel. Once the ESFLOW is real it will take its owner from 0-60 in less than five seconds!…I love electric and can’t wait for the future. Please impress me Nissan!

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Honda EV Concept

admin — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 05:12:38 +0000

Similar to the Honda Fit, Honda’s new EV concept is called the ‘Honda EV Concept’. The recent photos show hints of what Honda plans to roll out to the U.S.A & Japan next year (2011). Unfortunately no price or actual release date is known yet.