Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

As Toyota learned with the introduction of the Prius and its efforts on the 2002 RAV4 EV, O’Brien said, it is difficult to force technology adoption by consumers. In addition, compared to conventional hybrid vehicles, batteries for EVs and PHEVs will be exposed to very severe usage conditions and wide swings in state of charge.

Plug-in 236

Plug-in Toyota 2015 Plug 236

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

Reply ↓ ↑ report 2 Snoopy 3:47PM (4/17/2009) Its funny, because I was thinking about this over the past couple of days, while walking the streets of my relatively quiet neighbourhood. Even if I couldnt see, Id be able to hear the sound of the tires well before that car got to me. I have stated the same before.

Hybrid 30

Hybrid i-MiEV 2009 New York 30

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

I wish the thing was for sale as-is. That being said, pending on the price and distance and speed I would be interested in picking something like this up. Reply ↓ ↑ report 4 Jay 1:56AM (4/25/2009) I drive a Smart and I am frequently asked if it is electric (even once at a GAS station). and 49 mpg.

Power 49

Power Powered Dodge Circuit Tesla 49

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

11 days ago See More Related Articles and Blog Posts Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1) 1 morgan 9:26PM (4/22/2009) Am I the only one who thinks this looks like a mid 90s car? ↓ ↑ report 3 Tohe 9:49PM (4/22/2009) I always thought the viper was one of the most masculine sport cars out there, the circuit fits the bill.

Dodge Circuit 45

Dodge Circuit Dodge Electric Cars Chrysler 45

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

10:59AM (4/22/2009) I know it is a REALLY superficial criteria, but I love the paint scheme on the blue one pictured. Thats such a pretty metallic blue; I would love to see these postal vehicles around my neighborhood. I really hope Chrysler can pull themselves out of the fire. Looks sharp. Follow us on Twitter!

Minivan 46

Minivan Chrysler Dodge Circuit 2009 46

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

In addition to a recent electric car deal with NISSAN Motors ( NSANY ), Portland General Electric, the Oregon state governor and GE have also announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Motors ( MMTOF.PK ) to develop and sell the Miev electric car with 85 mile range by 2011. Electric cars a still a joke.

Manufacturer 34

Manufacturer Electric Cars Cars i-MiEV 34

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

I regret that the powers that be in this field are still dicking around with figuring out plug uniformity standards (which they just established: woopee), when they should -- dare I say it -- look down the road and see the virtue of uniform replaceable battery packs and therefore set standards and mandate/encourage their use.

Charging 38

Charging Batteries Battery 2009 38

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2012

In 2012, 35% of respondents stated that they would be extremely or very interested in purchasing a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) or battery electric vehicle (BEV) with a range of 40 to 100 miles and an electricity cost equivalent to $0.75 per gallon. good value.

Plug-in 316

Plug-in Electric Vehicles i-MiEV Plug 316