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Custer Cars: Early Electric Vehicles
2008-08-20 07:01:00 The Custer car was an early alternative fuel car - and you can see from the pictures that it looked as if it came from Munchkin Land. Custer Specialty Car Company began producing electric cars and wheelchairs in Dayton, Ohio, in 1920. The founder, L. Luzern Custer, was an invalid, hence the three
Extending The Range of Electric Vehicles By En-route Induction Charging.
2008-08-06 07:38:00 It is probable that I am violating some fundamental principles in making this suggestion. I didn't have a good grasp of the technical challenges back in the 70's when I first became aware of this possibility and I still don't. That is why I am here. I know there are folks here that know this st
Ultracapacitors: The Key to Effective Electric Vehicles?
2008-06-24 09:20:00 From Discover | Technology: Ultracapacitors, which can store and release electrical energy way faster than batteries, are finally being road tested, and might be the secret to electric supercars. Capacitors have the handy ability to store and release electrical energy very quick
Legalizing the Three Wheeled Electric Vehicles
2008-06-10 11:03:00 In some states such as Ohio, there are laws governing the proper classification of vehicles that can travel in their streets. The ideal definition of allowed vehicles does not include three wheeled vehicles like the Xebra Sedan, an electric powered vehicle that is sure to be a good way to stave off the growing pains ...
Britney downsizes her cars
2008-06-06 17:00:00 Its great when you see celebrities cutting back on their huge cars and excessive travelling, take Britney Spears she has been known to drive around in great big SUV?s and other large vehicles. But here you can see that she has made an effort to cut back on the fuel that her vehicles use by turning ...
The Eco-Friendly Land Rovers and Jaguars Are Coming!
2008-05-29 23:18:00 Don?t look now but as far as luxury cars are concerned, they are making sure that they will not be left behind by the eco-friendly madness as far as classification of transportation today is concerned. The makers of Land Rovers and Jaguars have actually started their manufacturing of these models but due to financial constraints, ...
Disadvantages of Hybrid Electric Vehicles By C.l. Hendricks
2008-05-28 20:22:00 There are many disadvantages of hybrid electric vehicles. First of all, hybrid electric vehicles are not all-electric vehicles. They do require gasoline to drive.Hybrid electric vehicles use regenerative braking to get their electricity. The gas energy is captured off of the brakes and stored as electricity. All electric vehicles are a much better alternative in terms of cutting down smog. There are several available today.Hybrid electric vehicles are also inferior to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Many automotive companies are working on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in production now. Very soon Chevy will come out with a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle.While hybrid electric vehicles are low smog emission vehicles, they do produce emissions. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles produce water as their emission, making them far superior to hybrid electric vehicles. Or better yet take public transportation in a city that uses hydrogen fuel cell buses.Although hybrid electric vehicles are readily availa...
Sanyo and Volkswagen Team up for Rechargeable Car Batteries
2008-05-28 20:15:00 Hybrid vehicles may not yet be that spread all over the world and one thing that most consumers are wary about is the matter of power resources from batteries that take the place of fuel. While it is apparent that these batteries can only go a couple of miles depending on the capacity charged on ...
State Laws Shorting Electric Vehicles
2008-05-27 15:24:00 A 3-wheel electric vehicle with a standard car seat could not be registered as a motorcycle in Ohio, because state law said a motorcycle has to have a saddle. Federal regulators define a motorcycle as having a motor, three or fewer wheels, and a saddle or a seat. And in most states, licensed motorcy
Audi working on electric vehicles
2008-05-06 03:50:00 Although Toyota, Honda, Nissan and even Volvo have already showcased plug-in hybrid/electric cars (run all day and charge at night), some German manufacturers have acted a little slowly. BMW still hasn’t decided if it will build electric cars, Mercedes has recently begun work, so has Porsche and now, Volkswagen’s luxury brand Audi has joined the fight. Read ...
Th!nk Electric Vehicles - Think Electric Vehicles - Testdrive Think Electri
2008-04-23 06:58:00 Th!nk Electric Vehicles - Think Electric Vehicles - Testdrive Think Electric Vehicle Video - Think Electric Cars Will Come to USA - Think ElectricThink Electric Vehicles - Think Electric Vehicles will be offered for sale in the USA. Originally, Think planned to sell the Think electric vehicles overseas. Think announced at the Geneva Auto Show that the Think electric vehicles will now be offered in the USA.In a video you won't want to miss, see the Think Electric Car as it is taken for a testdrive in London.The Custom Car Cruiser: videos of the best, cool, fast, exotic, hybrid, electric, muscle and sports cars you want to watch. Also features the best hybrid and electric car videos and reviews.
AO: An Eco-Friendly Speed Boat
2008-04-06 18:45:00 For all the people who have had the luxury of riding in speed boats, next thing that will come into mind is that can they be eco-friendly. They thrive on water and is a sport to most people who love sports boats but the thing is, the composition of these boats have technical machinery which ...
How to manufacture Lithium Ion Polymer batteries for Electric vehicles
2008-04-05 08:06:00 I am interested in manufacturing of Lithium Ion Polymer batteries for use in Electric vehicles to save the environment and as well as to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels which are depleting rapidly. If anybody knows then please help me to save the environment.
Making Electric Vehicles Practical?
2008-03-31 08:25:00 A different business model for implementing electric cars on a bigger scale. From MIT's technology Review. http://www.technologyreview.com-/Energy/20488/?nlid=972
Renault Electric Vehicles in Europe by 2011
2008-03-27 15:06:00 Taken from Renault Electric Vehicles in Europe by 2011 on ZerCustoms The Renault-Nissan Alliance announced today that Renault will provide 100% electric vehicles, at European standards, to Denmark by 2011. The Danish government has promised tax incentives on 100% electric vehicles and the Electric Recharge Grid will be constructed and op... Complete text here: Renault Electric Vehicles in Europe by 2011 More Renault news on ZerCustoms
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Nissan Denki Cube - Nissan Denki Cube Video - Nissan Denki Cube at New York
2008-03-27 07:44:00 Nissan Denki Cube - Nissan Denki Cube Video - Nissan Denki Cube at New York Auto Show - Electric Concept Carshttp://classiccustomandspor-tscarvideos.blogspot.com/Nissan- Denki Cube - The Nissan Denki Cube at the New York Auto Show. The Nissan Denki Cube is one of the cool concept cars of 2008.Electic cars are becoming increasingly popular and car manufacturers have released a host of all electric concept cars at the auto shows across the country. The Custom Car Cruiser: videos of the best, cool, fast, exotic, hybrid, electric, muscle and sports cars you want to watch. Also features the best hybrid and electric car videos and reviews.
4 Random Ideas To Green Your Business
2008-03-22 20:12:00 Whether you run a restaurant or a dry cleaner, there are things you can do to lower your carbon footprint. It all starts by taking an assessment of your enterprise and looking around at your various departments. You can do a complete overhaul, or you can start small and build from there. Educate yourself on green ...
China encourages electric vehicles on new web channel
2008-03-20 22:39:00 I was just catching up on my China mountain bike news when this photo of a little electric car caught my eye. The story it illustrated was even more interesting as it announced the launching of a new channel on China Central Television (CCTV). In an attempt to improve air quality and traffic congestion in its cities, electric bicycles, cars and other EVs will be promoted on the government's own web channel and will feature news and interviews with "governor's, environmental experts and electric vehicle companies", according to the post.If you're interested in what the Chinese are up to with their plan for world-wide electric vehicle domination, you can check out the channel for yourself here. If you are like me and can't read Chinese you might want to try the soft poetry of the Google-translated version. If you're to busy for that, just watch this space and we'll keep you up to date on any pertinent news. [Source: China MTB]
E-One Moli Energy Corp exhibits li-ion battery for electric vehicles
2008-03-13 23:28:00 Look out, A123. Better dust off your spurs, Saft. There's a new cowboy busting through the bat wings of the electric-car-battery-makers saloon. Yup, the E-One Moli Energy Corp, perhaps better known as the folks who the power in cordless Milwaukee Tools, are jumping into the automotive saddle. </silly Western babble> During their 10th anniversary celebrations the other day in Taiwan, the company took the wraps off a li-ion battery intended for the hybrid and electric car markets. What they didn't reveal was any details about the new product so specific information on chemistry, energy density and such are still unknown. The company does make several different chemistries such as LiMn2O4 and LiFePO4 and produces both cylindrical and prismatic cells. I'll keep my ear to the track and let you know when I hear more.[Source: Businesswire]
Electric Vehicles - All Electric Cars, Vehicles of the Future - Video Elect
2008-03-10 06:35:00 Electric Vehicles - All Electric Cars, Vehicles of the Future - Video Electric Vehicles - All Electric Cars and Hybrid Carshttp://classiccustomandspor-tscarvideos.blogspot.com/With gas prices continuing to climb, everyone is fascinated by the new alternative fuel vehicles. Electric cars, electric vehicles and hybrid cars are different approaches to try to develop an alternative to gasoline or petrol.In this interesting video that car fans won't want to miss, the G-Wiz electric car is compared to the hybrids and alternative fuel vehicles. The electric car comes out on top in the test of endurance. The question remains, are all electric cars viable? Electric cars seem to have advantages and disadvantages that the consumer has to weigh when deciding if an all electric car is right for them.The Custom Car Cruiser: videos of the the cool, fast, exotic, hybrid, electric, muscle and sports cars you want to watch. Tags: video
Fast Electric Scooters - Fast Electric Scooters Review - Vectrix Electric S
2008-03-09 06:28:00 Fast Electric Scooters - Fast Electric Scooters Review - Vectrix Electric Scooterhttp://classiccustomands-portscarvideos.blogspot.com/Ele-ctric scooters are relatively new, but even though electric scooters are new, they are already fast, polished and fun to ride.The Vetrix is one of the fast electric scooters that are revolutionizing the scooter industry with their fast acceleration, smooth handing and ease of operation.The Vetrix electric scooter is available in the UK and in the USA and is an emission-free vehicle. Fast electric scooters perform so well that in many parts of the world they are replacing cars for the daily commute.The Custom Car Cruiser: videos of the the cool, fast, exotic, hybrid, muscle and sports cars you want to watch. Also features the new electric cars and fast electric scooters.
Electric Vehicles - T-Rex Electric Vehicle - Electric Vehicles LA Auto Show
2008-03-05 06:31:00 Electric Vehicles - T-Rex Electric Vehicle - Electric Vehicles LA Auto Show - Electric Motorcyclehttp://classiccustoma-ndsportscarvideos.blogspot.com/-In a video electric vehicle fans won't want to miss, see the T-Rex Electric Vehicle. The T-Rex is available as an electric vehicle and as a gas-powered vehicle. This interesting electric vehicle is actually classified as a motorcycle, although it sports a three-wheel confituration. Even though the T-Rex elecric vehicle version is technically classified as an electric motorcycle, you can operate it with a normal driver's license.The term electric vehicle applies to vehicles that rely upon electric power, but are not classified as electric cars or electric motorcycles. Anyway you describe it, the T-Rex electric vechicle is certainly an interesting addition to the LA Auto Show. The Custom Car Cruiser: videos of the the cool, fast, exotic, hybrid, electric, muscle and sports cars you want to watch.
Nissan to Showcase Electric Vehicles
2008-03-04 12:57:00 Summary: Nissans will present its full range of possibilities electric vehicle to international & Electric Vehicle Symposium cell battery, hybrid and fuel year's 22nd; Exposition. The event - better known as EVS22 - is the largest international symposium devoted to the world's electric vehicles and technology, and is scheduled for October 23 to 28 at Pacifico Yokohama.
Top 8 US Made Electric Vehicles
2008-02-27 14:30:00 Taking a break from diesel power, electric vehicles are also on the rise. For a while the big developments have been overseas. Recently, there has been a surge of electric concepts from domestic manufacturers. Here are the top 8 in no particular order. read more »Tech-norati Tags: Cars and Motors Environment Innovation Technology Travel Array
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Jonas Brothers Rock Green Style
2008-02-20 07:59:00 Kid band the Jonas Brothers are bringing to light eco friendly ideas for teens and preteens. via - ecorazzi They will be performing on Chevy Rocks the Future, a joint venture between Disney and Chevy to place the spotlight on green vehicles and give kids something to think about. With the Jonas Brothers present i’m sure kids will be ...
Renault-Nissan To Sell Electric Vehicles in Israel
2008-01-23 06:13:00 The French carmaker Renault-Nissan is to supply electricaly powered vehicles to the Israeli market since 2011, via the release of a preliminary agreement of Renault-Nissan on Monday.The accord was signed in Jerusalem by Renault-Nissan and the Israeli group Project Better Place, established by Israeli investor Shai Agassi.Renault will provide the vehicles and Project Better Place will build a network of battery recharging stations throughout Israel, the two companies said.The Israeli government is to support the effort by offering tax incentives to customers.The companies said the vehicles would be "100 percent electric.""The objective of zero (CO2) emissions will be achieved," a joint statement said.It added that customers would buy and own their vehicles and would subscribe to monthly energy supply, including use of the battery, on the basis of distance driven.The companies said the car would offer a "driving performance" similar to a 1.6-liter gasoline engine and would carrry a co...
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New battery to rev up hybrid electric vehicles
2008-01-21 10:29:00 A new hybrid car battery called "UltraBattery" has been developed by CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Research Organization) in Australia, which lasts longer, costs less and is more powerful than current technologies used in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). According to CSIRO officials, UltraBattery combines a supercapacitor and a lead acid battery in a single unit, creating a hybrid car battery. The UltraBattery has the ability to provide and absorb charge rapidly during vehicle acceleration and braking, making it particularly suitable for HEVs, which rely on the electric motor to meet peak power needs during acceleration and can recapture energy normally wasted through braking to recharge the battery. "The UltraBattery is a leap forward for low emission transport and uptake of HEVs," said David Lamb, who leads low emissions transport research with the Energy Transformed National Research Flagship. "Previous tests show the ...
By: B4U India
A cool ride
2008-01-14 14:00:00 Now this is what you would call a really cool set of wheels! Built from a cooler box, this vehicle runs on electricity and still acts as a cooler too! There are other models in the range this electric one will give you around ten miles, while the gas model will take you along for thirty ...
Green Cars - Electric Vehicles
2008-01-11 16:08:00 With the rising cost of a barrel of oil, the number of electric vehicles traveling US roads and highways is quickly growing. With its reputation for protecting the environment, California has the greatest concentration of the alternative fuel vehicles. Electric vehicless do not produce muffler emissions, but generators producing the electricity used to charge EV batteries do emit air pollutants. An EV’s electric motor converts electricity—usually from a battery pack—into mechanical power that runs the vehicle. After a certain vehicle driving range, however, EV batteries must be recharged. Availability Several major auto manufacturers are producing high-performance EVs, including passenger cars, minivans, sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and buses. Auto manufacturers also are beginning to sell “hybrid” vehicles that combine an electric motor with a separate gasoline or diesel engine. Hybrid vehicles can more than double the gas mileage of conventional gasoline- or d...
Battery Design For Electric vehicles
2007-12-20 19:24:00 Are there any new developments in flooded lead battery design and charging systems for electric vehicle conversions? It appears all the information is from the 70's. I'm designing a conversion and would love to know of any new technologies out there that are economically viable. No use reinventing t
Good example of cheap travel
2007-12-08 20:00:00 Here?s a great way to zoom around the streets on your way to work, its the twelve miles an hour that make it a sort of sports version of the Segway. The easy glider six will pull the rider along on roller skates, skate board or the two wheeled platform. It has lights, hand break, three ...
Electrum Spyder Electric Car
2007-12-08 17:09:00 The common knowledge that electric cars look weird will surely change once they get a chance to see this electric convertible car. With the sporty look that can only accommodate the driver and one passenger, people who emphasize on speed without emissions are sure to love this vehicle. Using nickel zinc batteries to run on, ...
What's Going On With Electric Vehicles
2007-11-24 01:26:00 Here is a little insight as to what the real story is with Electric Vehicle Technology. Back in the late eighties, Honda with Panasonic, developed the Nickel Metal Hydride Battery for Electric Vehicles. The batteries gave the vehicle, for the average driver, a range of about 120 miles per charge. Careful drivers got up to 180 miles per charge. In 1994, General Motors bought control of the battery production. They did not put these batteries into their Electric Vehicle, The EV1 (1996-99). Instead, they installed the inferior Delco lead acid batteries. The range of the GM-EV1 was drastically reduced and GM declared that the Electric Vehicle Experiment was a faliure. You may recall that G,M. never offered the EV1 for sale. It was only available as a leased vehicle. In fact, none of seven the biggest auto manufacturers have ever brought an EV to the market for sale to the public. In any case, G.M. then sold the rights to the Nickel Metal Hydride Battery to, none other than, Texaco Oil. ...
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Slide Show: Electric Vehicles You Can Buy Now
2007-10-28 23:25:00 Slide Show: Electric Vehicles You Can Buy Now <Link>
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KillaCycle - SuperFast Electric Motorcycle
2007-10-28 04:30:00 KillaCycle is an electric motorcycle on steroids, it goes 0-60 in like less than a minute. That is high speed biking. The bike is powered completely by lithium ion batteries and has reached record speeds of up to 155mph. Watch the electric bike in action at a ractrack, youtube video below. alternative energy, bikes, earth friendly, Eco Friendly, Eco Travel, ...
Hybrid Electric Vehicles - Pros and Cons
2007-10-18 21:37:00 By Levi QuinnIn the past few years, hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) have been getting a lot of press, both good and bad. As with any new technology-that is, any technology newly offered to the public-there are proponents and opponents to the wide use of HEVs. Pros and cons are bandied about freely, and it can be difficult for the average person to weed out any useful information. Here is a brief, simple synopsis of the advantages and disadvantages of HEVs.The most obvious benefit of HEVs is lowered environmental impact. A vehicle that's powered solely by electricity produces absolutely no emissions. Admittedly, a hybrid vehicle does emit some carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, but only from the gasoline-driven engine. If your vehicle is powered by electricity 50% of the time, it will reduce harmful exhaust emissions by 50%.Hybrid vehicles are quieter, and cause less noise pollution-an important consideration in urban areas. The engine only runs when the vehicle is being...
Ride the Green Wave with eGo
2007-10-07 04:45:00 Bikes are an eco friendly option to get to work, to do some light shopping, or to meet friends. Electric scooters are aimed at those who want to drive their cars less but may need abit more speed than a traditional bike. Take a look at the eGo, an electric scooter, that tops 23 MPH and fully recharges ...
Hydrogen Powered Toys
2007-10-01 10:49:00 Most people are focusing on what stuff they can resort to as alternatives towards supposed environmentally, toy have not been given much attention with regards to what eco-friendly products may be considered in lieu of the other toys manufactured simply to serve its purpose of providing joy and leisure to kids today. Hydrogen power is ...
Are Automakers to Blame for Global Warming?
2007-09-23 20:48:00 From a standpoint, car manufacturers may indeed be put in the spot towards key contributors to the ever-growing issue of global warming. While there have been various cases filed against them, lack of sufficient evidence may just twist and turn the tables as quickly as they were concluded. In fairness, automakers have taken heed of ...
Saturday Web Round About
2007-09-23 01:30:00 I have some cool eco links to share with you this fine weekend, take a look below. AltWheels Festival looking to rent a hybrid or electric car? then check out the page. Bio-Beetle looks good. are you looking for something to do next weekend, then try the, Alternative Transportation and Energy Festival in Boston. If you go, you’ll catch a glimpse of the ...
3 Wheel Gas/Electric Scooter from Vepsa
2007-09-19 04:50:00 Vespa, makers of those fine looking Italian scooters, are developing a 3-wheel hybrid electric /gas scooter. The scooter is to be named the Vespa M3. Ecoshopper reports, that “in full electric mode it has a range of 20 KM. If you are in gas mode you can add electric power to boost performance providing 85% more ...
Green Festival, San Francisco
2007-09-10 04:18:00 36,000 attended last years Green Festival in San Francisco. This is the festival dedicated to green living and sustainable practice and this year the Green Festival, is scheduled for the weekend of November 9th. One of the great ways to learn about green living and meet other greenies is with trade shows, expos, fairs, and/ or ...
7 Driving Tips to Save on Fuel
2007-09-06 20:26:00 There are two ways in which you can save the environment when it comes to transportation. Your choice of transportation mode and style of driving is what affects fuel usage and expenses. Sure some people can run out right now and buy themselves a sweet and eco friendly electric car, but not many can afford to ...
Toyota Thinks People Might Not Want Plug-in Electric Vehicles Like the Chev
2007-08-25 17:08:00 Bloomberg.com has published a surprising interview with Bill Reinert, national manager for advanced vehicle technology at Toyota’s U.S. unit. He is reported to express uncertainty at what the size of the plug-in hybrid market will actually be. He goes on to note that there is indeed much enthusiasm about plug-in hybrids right now, but is suspicious ...
Tesla Electric Vehicles Won't Go to Franchisers
2007-05-14 16:33:00 Tesla Motors, maker of the hot and hotly anticipated $92,000 electric Roadster, will sell its products through factory-owned stores, not traditional dealerships. The company will put the first cars on sale in Santa Monica, California, in November, then move to major cities including San Francisco, New York, Chicago, and eventually Denver, Boston and other major markets.Automotive News quoted Tesla Marketing Vice President Darryl Siry as saying, "We can't hand over the car to an independent franchiser" who would "spend his time apologizing for the car's shortcomings." Therefore the company plans to run its own sales outlets, which he said would be more like an Apple computer store than a traditional vehicle dealership.Bloomberg reports 400 orders have already been placed for the first model, the two-seat Tesla Roadster, with California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and actor George Clooney on the list.A second model, the WhiteStar sedan is due in 2010. Whether or not Tesla has the...
Future Energy Sources 2.1.2 Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
2007-05-05 12:57:00 This week's discussion is really an extension of last week where we discussed Battery Electric Vehicles and brings us to fuel cell powered electric ve...
Hub Motor for Electric Vehicles(Rotor on the outside)
2007-05-05 05:10:00 What are the most efficient hub motors(Those with Rotor on the outside and stator +coil on the inside) for use in Electric Vehicles? I guess at presen...
Future Energy Sources 2.1 Battery Electric Vehicles
2007-04-28 16:00:00 This week we are changing the directions of the discussions somewhat and moving from ways to generate electricity to transport and how we can reduce t...
Will Indies Be First With Mass-Market Electric Vehicles
2007-04-20 16:23:00 Concerns about climate change are slowly reshaping American attitudes towards transportation — the number of folks who are considering the environmental impact of their driving is growing faster than Al Gore’s waistline. In response, several independent auto companies are vying to build an all electric or plug-in hybrid car that functions like a gas vehicle ...
Will Indies Be First With Mass-Market Electric Vehicles?
2007-04-20 16:23:00 Concerns about climate change are slowly reshaping American attitudes towards transportation — the number of folks who are considering the environmental impact of their driving is growing faster than Al Gore’s waistline. In response, several independent auto companies are vying to build an all electric or plug-in hybrid car that functions like a gas vehicle ... |
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