Plugs and Cars
MAY 11, 2009
Four hundred fifty electric Minis will hit the road in the next few weeks in California, New York and New Jersey. Bill Nye the science guy will put aside his gas-guzzling Prius for twelve months. Ex-EV1 drivers will be among those taking advantage of their first opportunity to get back in an electric car.
Revenge of the Electric Car
MAY 1, 2009
Dubbed the “Mini E,&# these fully-electric cars are just weeks from being deployed on the streets of Southern Californai, New York, and New Jersey. Wally was involved in the design of the Impact/EV1 while at Aerovironment, along with Alec Brooks and the incomparable Allan Cocconi (the “AC&# of AC Propulsion). (my
Revenge of the Electric Car
OCTOBER 25, 2008
The biggest obstacle for those who would prefer an alternative has been lack of purchasable plug-in electric vehicles since 2003 when auto manufacturers ceased production of plug-in EVs like the GM EV1, Honda EV Plus, and Toyota RAV4-EV. As soon as the driver releases the gas pedal, the electric motor acts as a generator.
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