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Killacycle World Record

Revenge of the Electric Car

On Thursday October 23rd, 2008, Team KillaCycle set their latest drag racing world record at Bandimere Raceway. Rider Scotty Pollacheck piloted the wickedly fast all electric A123Systems NanoPhosphate battery powered motorcycle down the quarter mile in only 7.89 seconds, ending with a top speed of 168 MPH.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

In 2006, desiring an electric motorcycle with lithium batteries, he found a start-up EV motorcycle manufacturer using acid batteries and gave the firm a special order. “I It was actually the first lithium-powered vehicle certified by the US Department of Transportation. I was essentially an active customer,” he said. “I

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

In 2006, desiring an electric motorcycle with lithium batteries, he found a start-up EV motorcycle manufacturer using acid batteries and gave the firm a special order. “I It was actually the first lithium-powered vehicle certified by the US Department of Transportation. I was essentially an active customer,” he said. “I

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ZAP, Zhejiang Jonway Partner to Target China and Export EV Markets

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ZAP and Jonway partnered on the production of an electric version of the compact 5-door Jonway A380 SUV, integrating AC propulsion and lithium-ion battery system technologies to produce a mid-range electric vehicle (EV) that ZAP intends to offer to the fleet market in China. The conventional A380 is powered by a 1.6-

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BMW MINI E Powered by AC Propulsion?

Revenge of the Electric Car

The automotive and green electric vehicle blogosphere has been abuzz with talk of the BMW MINI E ever since July 9th, 2008, when AutoblogGreen published the rumor that 500 of the intriguing new electric cars would be released later this year in California. second li-ion powered tzero. AC Propulsion's 0-60mph in 3.6

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California Energy Commission awards $9.6M to 8 projects on electric vehicles, natural gas and biofuels

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The statute, amended by Assembly Bill 109 (Núñez, Chapter 313, Statutes of 2008), authorizes the Energy Commission to develop and deploy alternative and renewable fuels and advanced transportation technologies to help achieve the state's climate change policies. . Natural gas-powered vehicle fueling. Earlier post.)

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Lectra: Matts sweetelectric motorcycle Mazda626 : Jerry Halsteads conversion diary. ev-data.com : Electric vehiclemarket research and consultancy EV EmissionAnalysis: per-mile power plant emissions for EVs. Jeep: Nick Vieras Cherokee conversion project. V is for Voltage: electricscooters {Returnto top of page} Misc.