Green Car Congress
APRIL 26, 2011
IIHS says that the result demonstrates that automakers are using the same safety engineering in new electric cars as they do in gasoline-powered vehicles. The GEM and Whip belong to a class of golf cart-like vehicles that aren’t required to meet the same federal safety standards as passenger vehicles.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 23, 2009
The US Department of Energy has issued a $300-million Funding Opportunity Announcement ( DE-PS26-09NT01236-04 ) for applications for cost-shared projects that expand the use of alternative fueled vehicles and advanced technology vehicles. The other areas of interest include: Refueling Infrastructure for alternative fuels.
Clean Fleet Report
MAY 10, 2021
Because the electric drive train ensures little fuel combusts while driving, the RT also reduces emissions, making it an eco-friendly alternative to traditional diesel trucks. Still, slow fleet turnover means most vehicles on the road will run on gasoline and diesel for decades to come. A Slow but Sure Transition. Opinion: New U.S.
Plugs and Cars
AUGUST 18, 2007
Out in the desert as part of Burning Man , our encampment, Snow Koan Solar, is setting up a solar photovoltaic EV Charging Station (at 7:30 and Desert) for electric scooters, golf carts, sofas and barstools. The electric sofas and scooters were so much cooler - and quieter - than the gasoline powered stinkers that predominate.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 22, 2009
Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., The government sees environmental upsides and a chance for its car makers to gain ground on foreign rivals, since electric vehicles are simpler to engineer than gasoline-engine ones.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 28, 2009
It is reminiscent of the early 1900’s, when steam, electric, diesel, biomass, and gasoline power options competed on a level playing field for consumers’ attention. In the end, gasoline won out because it was the cheapest and delivered the most energy per unit, but it took 20 years to sort out. Electric cars a still a joke.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
We need to stop BURNING fuel in our cars. Gasoline is burnt up and gone forever into the atmosphere and into our lungs. But most could build it for under $1k and mine gets the equivalent of 600mpg fuel cost wise. nk Related Posts From Green Inc. electric car race with i MiEV in Oregon? If you charge with solar, is way less.
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