Green Cars News
DECEMBER 1, 2009
Despite being a pioneer in the electric car field, the firm saw its image tarnished particularly by safety concerns when a test by Top Gear Magazine, following Euro NCAP specifications, found that occupants could suffer “serious or life threatening” injuries in a 40mph crash. Bouncing back.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 28, 2009
Now popular in Europe, Think Global meets all European and US federal motor vehicle safety requirements. They are either glorified golf cart city cars like this one or they are only for the very wealthy like the Tesla. The MiEV runs on a lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged in seven or so hours on a 240-volt line.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
Ted Kulongoski behind the wheel of Nissan’s prototype electric vehicle. Mr. Kulongoski wants to make Oregon the go-to state for electric vehicle production. And in a deal similar to the one already in place between Oregon and Nissan, Mitsubishi said it also plans to release its upcoming electric vehicle models the state.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
GM says it is already looking ahead to the next generation of Volt-based vehicles — it unveiled the Cadillac Converj concept in January — and says costs will come down as the technology spreads to more models. GM is developing more fuel-efficient vehicles. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0
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