Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 19, 2009
Lotus Engineering and Harmon International, two heavyweights in their respective industries, have teamed up to create a new technology known as Electronic Sound Synthesis (ESS). More data needs to be gathered before we truly understand whether the lack of a running engine makes a difference in pedestrian safety.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 28, 2009
Also ferrying guests about a short circuit (so to speak) was a smart fortwo imbued with a Tesla-engineered drivetrain, fruit of its effort to supply Daimler with battery packs for 1,000 smart eds. I wish the thing was for sale as-is. I would seriously consider getting one whenever it comes out. and 49 mpg.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 28, 2009
Still, the instant torque of the electric motor is a rush you get to experience all the time in city driving; each time you pull away from a red light and stop sign youre wondering why gasoline engines ever became popular. Reply ↓ ↑ report 4 Nick 10:37PM (4/22/2009) Yeah I agree, and the side-view mirrors are 80s.
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.
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.
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