Electric cars are usually the enemy of performance. They are usually glorified golf carts that are a toy for the rich and infirm to get around a sleepy resort town. Telsa has been the company that has done the most damage to that image. Its Lotus Elise based roadster is the only true sports car that requires to be plugged-in at night. But the company is looking to be much more than a one-trick electric pony. After we’ve already brought you its plans for a future sedan, Tesla is now looking to put together a third project for its lowest price yet, $30,000.
Tesla’s founder, Elon Musk is looking to partner with a major auto company to build this budget all-electric car. When asked why Tesla is focused on all-electric cars as opposed to the gas-electric hybrids that the major manufactures are producing, Musk said, "(gas-electric) need both a gasoline-powered engine and a big battery, neither can be very good, and the engine will be a weak engine. It’s just not where the future lies. We’ll be able to offer a car (all-electric) with a 305-mile range roughly three years from now."
He’s got a green mind and a performance mind — nothing wrong with that!
Nissan is going green in the U.S. and has announced the launch of an electric car in 2010. According to the company, the car will be priced competitively and will be profitable from the first day.“Everything that we develop, we develop for profits,” said Dominique Thormann, Senior Vice President of Finance in North America. “We make money on all our cars. We do not have loss leaders.”
Nissan said that its future electric car will have a range of at least 100 miles to meet demand of customers in USA. It will remain a zero tailpipe emissions model, unlike some vehicles being developed by rivals that have range-extending gasoline engines to power the car after its battery is depleted.
"I want a pure electric car. I don’t want a range extender. I don’t want another hybrid," Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn told reporters after a ceremony to dedicate Nissan’s new North American headquarters outside of Nashville. "It’s not going to be zero emissions in certain conditions. It’s going to be zero emissions."
Nissan said Tuesday that it would work with the state of Tennessee and its largest electric utility, the Tennessee Valley Authority, to study and perhaps install infrastructure like charging stations. The automaker has begun similar efforts in Denmark, Israel and Portugal, and Nissan feels the United States is also ready to plug in their cars on a mass-scale.
NICE Car Company, a company specialized in building electric vehicles, unveiled today the Micro-Vett electric Fiat 500. Powered by a Lithium polymer - Kokam battery developing 22 kWh the vehicle can travel 70 miles until the next re-charge and can get a top speed of 72 km/h. After that it will need between 6 and 8 hours for re-charge to be able to travel again.
The car comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox and features as standard a Radio/CD/MP2 player, Bluetooth and USB connection, remote central locking, ABS with EBD, 15 inch alloy wheels, drivers adnd passenger airbags and windows airbags. On the option list we have ESP, auto climate control, electric sunroof, rear parking sensors, 16 inch alloy wheels and metallic paint.
No words about the price yet!
Shelby Supercars is promising to next year unveil a SSC Aero Ev, a fully electric version of their Aero model. Powered by a 500 horsepower electric motor, the Ultimate Aero EV will have true supercar performance. Additionally, SSC is exploring the potential of a twin 500 horsepower electric power plant producing 1,000 horsepower in a 2 or 4 wheel drive configuration. This car should break all electric car speed records.
In Shelby’s press release they stated, "The drive train under development will feature a revolutionary power source allowing for extended time between charging intervals with the possibility of several years between charging." Years? Really? They have left many people scratching there heads with that statement.
"I think we can do it faster, leaner and cleaner than any other manufacturer," says SSC boss Jerod Shelby, clearly not a man given to understatement. Whatever Shelby have planed, they know it is going to be big. While these cars are not going to be in everyones garage it might make enough of a splash to make engineers start looking at batteries rather than cylinders.
Shelby Supercars are set to unveil the first prototype in February 2009, with production cars appearing at the end of next year.
The Fiji Islands bring to mind images gorgeous beaches and fine weather. Utilizing the quiet and humble nature of electric cars is the newest idea to help to ensure this harmony and peace. Korean electric car manufacturer CT and T, is interested in setting up a production plant to serve the island’s personal transportation needs, as well as exporting to nearby New Zealand and Australia.
The CT and T e-zone should fit this plan well. It uses a four wheel independent suspension, a rigid aluminium frame, and meets a few European and American safety standards. It additionally has a few appealing options, including lithium ion power units, an airbag for safety, and even in-wheel motors. Its 60 mile+ radius with the lithium option makes it a competent and clean choice for the citizens and visitors of Fiji.
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Do you believe now when we are telling you that the future auto industry is all about electric cars? No?! You need one more proof? We’ll gave it to you: SSC announced today that the unveiling of the tery and secrecy, SSC has announced plans to unveil the next historical milestone – the Ultimate Aero EV (Electric Vehicle), "the first 100% Green Supercar to achieve speeds never before seen." First prototype will debut in February 2009.
The Ultimate Aero EV will deliver a pollution-free, engineering marvel with an exotic Supercar exterior. The drive train under development will not require a charge for six years and will power two 500 horsepower electric motors producing 1000 horsepower and providing supercar performance.
And as you already guess, SSC plans next to break the record for the fastest electric car in the world.
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Volt is not even built yet and it is already in danger. As the gas price is getting bigger by the day people are looking for alternative powers. And it seems that the electrical one is the best at the moment.
Chrysler is considering an electric car that might be unveiled in the next three to five years. The company launched a special division within the company last fall called ENVI — pronounced like "envy" — to bring electric-drive vehicles and related advanced-propulsion technologies to market.
"ENVI is currently developing electric vehicles for the three Chrysler brands and is planning on product within three to five years," Nick Cappa, a Chrysler spokesman, told the Free Press.
Around September, Chrysler will begin to offer two hybrids: the Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango — both SUVs and both priced below GM’s similar models.
The European version of the Chevrolet Volt will be built in USA under the Opel and Vauxhall logos and will go on sale in 2012.
The Opel electric vehicle essentially will be the Volt with different styling, says a source familiar with GM’s plans. The electric Volt will be built at GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant. It has a target date of late 2010 to launch the gasoline-electric vehicle in North America.
"The first generation of E-Flex models is based on GM’s compact class," Forster said. Yet these cars won’t be especially affordable, he said: "Customers will have to adjust to a substantial surcharge."
The price could be "up to 10,000 euros more than a comparable model with a conventional powertrain." That’s about $15,738 at current exchange rates.
Lightning Car Company will unveil the GT electric car at the British Motor Show later this month. The Lightning GT is a 700 hp coupe that makes the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 4.0 Secs and is capable of a top speed of 130 mph.
Combining classic, British sports car design with racing car technology and state of the art NanoSafe™ battery power and Hi-Pa Drive™ electric motor innovation, the Lightning has been developed with exhilarating performance front of mind.
Whilst its head-turning looks will appeal to the most discerning of drivers, unlike other sports cars, the Lightning is also easy on the conscience. With virtually no polluting emissions, this energy-efficient car uses clean technology and will have the ultimate green rating. Following production of several petrol Lightnings and with the electric prototype build now well underway, the electric Lightning GT is now available to pre-order.
Lightning GT electric car to debut at the British Motor Show Picture Gallery
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Renault Nissan Alliance made an official partnership with the Government of Portugal in order find the right path towards the citizens across the country and convince them about the benefits of using zero-emission electric cars. The automaker will make a research meant to make the electric vehicle attractive for the Portuguese consumers and also to promote the concept.
The group is considering a first mass launch of electric vehicles in 2011 and Portugal is one of the lead global markets for Alliance’s EVs. “Portugal has become a leading country in renewable energy.” said Portugal’s Prime Minister José Sócrates. “With the rising cost of oil and continuing concerns about C02 emissions, we believe the ultimate solution to sustainable mobility will be the mass availability of zero-emission vehicles,” said Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn.
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