Open Source Civic EV Kit

APRIL 7, 2008

This project started about a month ago when I became co-chair of the Oregon Electric Vehicles Association. All the commercially available freeway-capable (70 mph) EVs are priced way out of reach for the average consumer. I wanted a project that the group could share their collective brain power and rally around.

Kits 185

Kits Conversion Golf Cart Saturn 185

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2015

Hyundai will initially offer the Sonata Plug-in Hybrid in the ZEV states—California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont—in 2015. Hyundai expects California and Oregon to be the top markets and areas of focus.) Maximum EV speed (mph). Hybrid mode.

PHEV 150

PHEV 2016 Hyundai Plug-in 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2013

Featuring a GM-developed 105 kW electric motor that pushes out 400 lb-ft (542 N·m) of torque and a 21 kWh pack that supports an estimated 82-mile (132 km) range, the Spark EV is a speedy (0-60 mph in 7.6 Available as a ~$900 option later this year.) The Spark EV’s maximum speed is limited to 90 mph.

Chevrolet 325

Chevrolet Motor Motors Motoring 325

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 9, 2021

But for proof, the R1T successfully completed the TransAmerica Trail, a roughly 5,000-mile gauntlet from North Carolina to the Oregon coast. With a staggering 835 horsepower and 908 pound-feet of torque from its four, 18,500-rpm electric motors, the Rivian scorches 60 mph in about 3.5 seconds, faster than many sports cars.

F-150 101

F-150 Hummer GMC Miles 101

Baua Electric

APRIL 9, 2024

Sadly, we weren’t able to test whether the new 500e retains the entertaining and delightful handling of its predecessor, the 2013-2019 500e, which was sold only in California and Oregon. One “surprise and delight” feature of which Fiat is very proud: below 20 mph, the car broadcasts the mandatory pedestrian alert sound.

MPH 52

MPH Miami Charging Range 52

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Acceleration from 0-60 mph is expected to take fewer than 12 seconds with a top speed electronically limited to approximately 90 mph. For the benefit of pedestrian safety, the Soul EV is equipped with a Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS) that emits an auditory alert at speeds below 12 mph and whenever the car is in reverse.

Chicago 246

Chicago Kia Auto Li-ion 246

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2022

The BZ4X will be sold throughout the world, but in America it will be first offered (April 2022) in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. 0 – 60 mph: 7.1 0 – 60 mph: 6.5 A full country roll-out is planned for late 2022.

Toyota 98

Toyota SUV All-Electric DC 98

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

kWh Li-ion pack enabling an electric range of up to 15 miles (24 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h), according to Toyota. Maximum EV speed is up to 62 mph. With a starting base price of $32,000 (before rebates), the production Prius Plug-in features a 4.4 The advanced grade plug-in Prius carries a base price of $39,525.).

Prius 244

Prius Plug-in 2012 Plug 244

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Mitsubishi’s North American-spec i-MiEV battery electric vehicle ( earlier post )—available in either an ES base model or upgrade SE trim package —will be available to test drive at US dealerships beginning in November 2011 with the first scheduled customer vehicle deliveries set to commence in early 2012.

i-MiEV 239

i-MiEV Mitsubishi Lithium Ion Batteries 239

Cars That Think

JUNE 2, 2023

Experiments with a customized Toyota Supra show that scarce amounts of driving data – less than three minutes – is sufficient to achieve high-performance autonomous drifting on various trajectories with speeds up to 45 mph.

Power 102

Power Powered USA South Korea 102

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Kulongoski, Oregon as the electric-car manufacturer may be eyeing the “green” city of Portland. Tax credit incentives are also available to consumers in the U.S. The Chevy Volt actually sounds like the logical bridge until all day range or quick charging becomes available. Think has established a U.S. before 2010.

Manufacturer 34

Manufacturer Electric Cars Cars i-MiEV 34