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First production HondaJet makes first flight

Green Car Congress

The HondaJet will be single-pilot certified and is currently offered for sale in North America and Europe through the HondaJet dealer network. The HondaJet is a light jet, and its distinctive design incorporates advanced technologies and concepts.

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Audi going to the moon; Audi lunar e-quattro rover

Green Car Congress

mph)—but more important on the rugged surface of the moon are the vehicle’s off‑road capabilities and ability for safe orientation. The concept of a privately financed mission to the moon is fascinating. —Luca de Meo, Audi Board Member for Sales and Marketing. The theoretical maximum speed is 3.6

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Capstone Turbine To Unveil Prototype Microturbine Range-Extended Electric Supercar at LA Auto Show

Green Car Congress

The prototype hybrid electric supercar with microturbine technology, based on a Factory Five Racing GTM body, will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds and has a top speed of 150 mph. The CMT-380 will debut at the LA Auto Show 2-13 December. —Darren Jamison. Microturbine Powered Solar Concentrator System.

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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6: Korean Model 3 clone, or something else altogether?

Charged EVs

Quick, name all the battery-electric sedans for sale in the US—that aren’t Teslas. Now, there’s another: the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is on sale at your local Hyundai dealer, joining the Ioniq 5 crossover utility and the smaller Kona Electric hatchback. Tesla quotes a 0-to-60 mph acceleration time of 4.2

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MAEAA Web Links

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

PlymouthHorizon : RLewits Home Page, car was for sale but he sold it. Mini :Hans Hochwald "unique" conversion Mini :Kaptain Kleavers Mini Pickup Nissan: Bill and Sharon Hoopes EVs PlymouthHorizon : Mike Chanceys former EV, a Jet Electrica 007. Pontiac Fiero : rechargedwith solar array. Porsche911T : D.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A car like the Circuit does not like to be stuck on roads with 25 mph speed limits, but those roads made up most of the prescribed route. 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.