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Honda CEO: Honda Studying Battery Electric Commuter Car, But Holds Fuel Cell Vehicle as the Ultimate Eco-car

Green Car Congress

Honda is currently conducting research on a short-distance battery electric vehicle as a “ city commuter car. ” ( Earlier post.). But we’re studying the US market with a view to introducing this commuter car in the future. Battery technology continues to be a barrier to mass market use. President Ito.

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Arc 1 Conversion Journal 3/3/2012

DIY Electric Car

I am building a commuter car for a city with 45MPH speed limits. They couldn't wrap their heads around the idea I wanted a manual rack, even though I have a car with a power rack. I am not building a dragster. I attempted to buy a manual rack, but the company said they don't actually have one to sell.

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Meeting the Founder of PMV Electric - India's Electric Micro Car

Plug In India

He then pivoted to EVs - and came up with the idea of developing a tandem two seater city car. Selling a tandem seating car could be a psychological challenge, in spite of it being easier to manoeuvre in city traffic. Two ideas that Kalpit can think of - using R13 tyres instead of the R14 he uses currently.

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Review: 2024 Fiat 500e urban EV has its charm

Baua Electric

It makes a perfectly good second car, commuter car, or perhaps primary vehicle for a single driver or couple living in tight urban quarters. Fiat has leaned into the idea of the electric 500 as a fashion accessory and style icon. The drive mode and radio volume controls are on the center console.

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Hopefully the funding was from the same place as well… 2 Bill C said on March 13th, 2009 at 1:21 pm I think a few billion should be taken out of the Detroit bailout and give some capital to all of the electric car companies. The tango (commuter cars) says they only need 50 million to become profitable. About Gas 2.0

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Seeking Alpha Home The Macro View Stocks & Sectors Global Markets ETFs Investing Ideas Breaking News Transcripts Register | Login Email: Password: Forgot Your Password? Glad to see the variety & availability of electic commuter cars (vs hybrids & PHEV) is rising. 1 Jack Haddad 2 dividendgrowthinv.