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EV-maker Eli launches its $11,900 electric micro ‘car’ in the US

Baua Electric

Or to translate that into something that actually matters to most people, you could park a ZERO in that corner “not a spot” at the local grocery store, daycare, yoga studio, or wherever else driving an SUV would be overkill. I was surprised to see just how roomy it felt inside despite the small footprint of the vehicle.

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Ioxus Introduces 1,000-, 3,000- and 5,000-Farad Ultracapacitor Cells with Higher Power Densities

Green Car Congress

Max stored energy. Ioxus sees this series as serving smaller, golf-cart type vehicles and utility vehicles, as well as for engine starting, Hall said. Ioxus says its ultracapacitors are particularly suited for applications where weight or volume of systems is important because of their high-power densities. New Ioxus EDLCs.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Then consider that in order to actually go any farther than the neighbood store, one still had to have ANOTHER car. Posted by: tons of | Apr 13, 2009 8:23:08 PM When Toyota first sold the Prius in the US, they were losing money on every sale. run the hardware store and buy a new one. GM doesnt have a chance.

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