Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Some of the first plug-in electric passenger vehicles are slated to roll onto U.S. For all the fanfare, sales of electric cars are currently negligible (outside of golf courses, that is). How many plug-in electric vehicles does President Barack Obama wish to see on U.S. streets later this year. Tesla Motor.

Plug-in 140

Plug-in Plug Al Gore NMG 140

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

Basically, the external ESS is a system that produces artificial vehicle noise. This is supposed to help pedestrians recognize the sound of an oncoming vehicle, even if its not making any noise. Alternatively, may we suggest the sound of the neighborhood ice cream truck? We always seem to hear that one coming from a mile away.

Hybrid 30

Hybrid i-MiEV 2009 New York 30

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

However, because of the duty cycle used by the Postal Service, which generally amounts to only about 18-20 miles per day on a fixed route, these vehicles are being built without the range extender seen on the concept. The Postal Service will be using the vehicles for whatever applications they have in different regions of the country.

Minivan 46

Minivan Chrysler Dodge Circuit 2009 46

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

It eliminates waiting in lines or out of order machinery and gives you the benefit of your vehicles full range right from your doorstep. The only time involved is the few seconds it takes to plug in and later, unplug, your car and possibly press a button. You could sit in your vehicle while the operation takes place.

Charging 38

Charging Batteries Battery 2009 38