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Renault and Opel join the electric camper van party

EV Central

An array of electric camper vans will be released in coming years, with Renault and Opel the latest to showcase sustainable lifestyle offerings. The recipe includes pure battery power, reasonable range, sleeping for two or four, and embarrassingly daft (sorry, fun lifestyley) model names. Anyone for Caviar? Luxury accommodation.

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Daimler buys stake in Tesla

Green Cars News

In 2010 the company will introduce its first battery-powered Mercedes-Benz. As of 2012, Daimler plans to equip all smart and Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles with own produced lithium-ion batteries. Based in Silicon Valley, Tesla unveiled the Model S in March and plans to produce it in California starting in late 2011.

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Electric dirt bikes buyer’s guide and best models

Green Authority

However, battery pack and electric motors are not just limited to four-wheel vehicles – there are also many electric two-wheel rides out there. Electric dirt bikes in particular are getting more popular these days. Cake Kalk& Electric Motion Escape. Electric dirt bikes: Pros and cons.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The trouble is you then have to stop right away, which brings about some pretty strong regenerative braking action, something that Chrysler needs to work on before making the Circuit available for sale. fully electric car. This is only useful after your on some other renewable source of electricity or using nuclear.