Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Aptera, self-proclaimed builder of the world's most efficient passenger vehicle, is partnering with Elaphe Propulsion to bring in-wheel motor technology to its 1,000-mile electric two-seater.

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DECEMBER 1, 2017

SONDORS Electric Car Company unveiled its three seat, three wheel, all electric vehicle at the 2017 LA Auto Show. The central rear wheel of the demo vehicle at the show is powered by a ProteanDRIVE PD18 in-wheel motor. Battery pack options deliver 75-, 150-, and 200-mile range.

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Los Angeles Auto Motors Motoring 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Elio Motors has selected Comau Inc., a global leader in the development and implementation of engineering solutions for sustainable automation and production, as its automation partner to build its three-wheel, high efficiency vehicle. —Paul Elio, Founder and CEO Elio Motors.

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Motors Motoring Motor Vehicles 291

All Cars Electric

DECEMBER 20, 2010

With the focus naturally going towards some of the big electric car launches we've had this year or established players like Tesla Motors, it's all too easy to forget that there are a wealth of smaller companies out there producing their own, unique take on electric transport. One such company is Green Vehicles of Salinas, California.

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Triac Three Wheeled Electric Cars Miles 78

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2010

Remy International will supply HVH250 electric motors ( earlier post ) for Aptera Motors’s Aptera 2e electric vehicle. Remy is already supplying a High Voltage Hairpin (HVH) electric motor for Aptera’s entry in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize, where the 2e has successfully reached fourth phase of competition.

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Aptera Supplies Motors Motoring 218

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

The FCV features a cruising range of more than 700 km (435 miles) on the JC08 mode. In combination with the 6-speed manual transmission, the Civic Type R development car set the world lap time record for a mass-production front-wheel drive vehicles at the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany.

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Honda Hybrid Motors Motoring 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2011

Aptera Motors, the developer of an all-electric, three-wheeled lightweight aerodynamic vehicle ( earlier post ) is shutting down. The Aptera formula: aerodynamics plus light weight design (through composites) delivered efficiency of 206 EPA miles per gallon in tests at Argonne National Labs.

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Aptera Motors Motoring Motor 239

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MARCH 5, 2019

At the Geneva International Motor Show, Volkswagen is showcasing two concept electric scooters to address the need for micromobility solutions: the compact Cityskater, a production-ready surfer for the last mile of a journey, and a larger e-scooter, the Streetmate. The two were originally floated as studies in 2018.

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Lithium Ion Electric Electrical Miles 207

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MARCH 22, 2017

Built with an aluminum alloy frame, a polycarbonate cover and an innovative, one-gesture folding system that makes it light and easy to transport when not in use, the Transboard offers users best-in-class driving stability and performance with its 3-wheel self-balancing system, L-Double Link suspension and a 500 Watt BLDC HUB Motor.

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Three Wheeled Electric Electrical Light 150

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JULY 27, 2021

The key component of the three-wheeled Concept DYNAMIC CARGO is the front main frame, which is connected to the rear section via a pivot axle and tilts in corners. They offer flexible usability, zero local emissions and the ability to get city dwellers to their destination extremely quickly over short “last-mile” urban journeys.

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BMW Concept Transportation All-Electric 448

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

and Toyota Motor Corporation will trial a car-sharing service in central Tokyo using the Toyota “i-Road”, an ultra-compact three-wheeled electric vehicle. The i-Road all-electric powertrain uses a lithium-ion battery to power two 2 kW motors mounted in the front wheels, giving brisk acceleration and near-silent running.

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Toyota Lithium Ion Three Wheeled Corporation 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2009

Marcelo da Luz and his Power of One solar car ( earlier post ), recently arrived in Los Angeles after traveling more than 12,500 miles. The Power of One solar car can travel more than 300 miles on a sunny day, go from 0 to 50 mph in six seconds and has a top speed of 75 mph. The three-wheel vehicle (two-front, one-rear) is 5.0

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Toyota Motor Corporation is expanding its “Toyota Concept-i” electric concept car into a series that embodies the future vision of a mobility society through which artificial intelligence (AI) enables cars to understand the driver, effectively allowing people and cars to become partners. These will be shown at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show.

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Concept Toyota Conversion Three Wheeled 170

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OCTOBER 7, 2019

The rebooted Aptera Motors has teamed with Elaphe Propulsion Technologies on a long-range, volume production electric vehicle powered by in-wheel motors. In May, Elaphe announced it will begin low-volume series manufacturing of the world’s highest performance direct drive, gearless in-wheel powertrain system, the L1500.

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Aptera Motors Motoring Motor 332

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2009

kW motor and offers either a 72V, 165Ah lead-acid battery (base option) or a 72V, 140Ah Li-polymer battery. The lead-acid battery offers a range of 50-70 km (31-41 miles) on one charge; the Li-polymer battery offers a range of 100-110 km (62-68 miles). A direct-drive wheel motor is optional. Earlier post.).

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 5, 2011

The Californian firm, known for its kooky three-wheel electric concept, had plans for a four-door saloon type car, that was projected to get in the equivalent 190 miles to the gallon. Electric car maker Aptera has had to close its doors for the final time after failing to secure investment. The company had hoped to [.].

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Aptera Three Wheeled Concept Miles 46

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2010

Peugeot’s HYbrid4 technology uses a parallel architecture combining a diesel engine, electric motor, 6-speed electronically controlled manual gearbox (MCP) and a stop-start system. This environmental strategy followed by the Marque also applies to its two- and three-wheeled vehicles. Full Hybrid. L/100 km (118 mpg US).

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Downsizing Plug-in Hybrid Concept 218

Green Cars News

JULY 29, 2009

The three-wheel vehicle has sold more than two million units across five continents and Piaggio is hopeful that the new electric design can further its success. It has a range of 47 miles on one charge with a top speed of 31mph. It has a range of 47 miles on one charge with a top speed of 31mph.

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Lithium Ion Three Wheeled Electric Electrical 32

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2009

Much of the growth in transportation energy use is projected for the non-OECD nations, where rapidly expanding economies are expected to see strong growth in liquids consumption as transportation systems become motorized and rising per-capita incomes increase the demand for personal motor vehicle ownership. per year from 2006 to 2030.

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2006 Emissions Energy Oil-Sands 150

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MARCH 19, 2009

billion to produce advanced automotive batteries and their components, and up to $500 million to produce other components needed for electric vehicles, such as electric motors. All vehicles will be Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) compliant or have appropriate FMVSS exemptions. Transportation Electrification.

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PHEV Batteries Battery Vehicles 170

Green Authority

JANUARY 31, 2023

Most Lectric riders are over 65 and may have health-related issues preventing them from riding a standard two-wheel bike. Compared to an e-bike, an electric tricycle is much more accessible and stable, with a lower step-through frame and three-wheel structure. reaching 60 miles on a single charge.

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Phoenix Store Motors Motoring 59

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2017

On 30 November, the European EU-LIVE consortium unveiled a new L5e-category (3-wheeled vehicles one can use at a speed above 50 km/h and on any road) electrified mobility solution. mph), after which it switches to its gasoline motor. The hybrid vehicle is permitted to all roads, with a maximum speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). meters x 0.85

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Design Gasoline-Electric MPH Gasoline 170

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MARCH 9, 2012

Renault used the 82 nd International Geneva Motor Show as the stage for the first public appearance of the production version of ZOE, its mass-market electric vehicle priced starting from €15,700 (price in France with €5,000 tax incentive deducted) (US$20,600). ZOE has been homologated with an NEDC cycle range of 201 km (130 miles).

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Production Li-ion MPH Miles 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2010

In a press conference in Carlsbad, California, Aptera Motors unveiled the pre-production version of the electric three-wheel, 200+ mpg Aptera 2e along with 23 strategic suppliers , including GE; A123Systems for the Li-ion battery pack; Remy International for the drive motor ( earlier post ); and BorgWarner for the single ratio transaxle.

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Aptera Production Three Wheeled Li-ion 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

Toyota unveiled the new i-ROAD three-wheeled electric personal mobility vehicle (PMV) concept at the Geneva motor show. Seating two in tandem and under cover, i-ROAD has a range of up to 30 miles (50km) on a single charge. i-ROAD concept showing Active Lean in action. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Personal Toyota Concept Vehicles 261

Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2010

Due to its three-wheeled design, the GT3 is classified as a motorcycle. The two-passenger GT3 is driven by an AC induction motor powered by an 18 kWh lithium-polymer pack. Top speed is 70 mph (113 km/h) and the expected range per charge is 80-100 miles. The EV features a multi-link, dual-shock rear suspension.

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Three Wheeled Polymer Motorcycles MPH 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2010

The new Sunstang is a three-wheel, fully electric, single-passenger vehicle. The new Sunstang is a three-wheel, fully electric single passenger vehicle with a steel chassis and composite body. kW CSIRO motor designed for solar racing. Click to enlarge. The car will be powered by a 10.5

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Solar Universal Power Powered 236

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Credit: GM) General Motors and Segway plan to take a two-wheel concept vehicle for a spin around New York City on Tuesday. A PUMA runs on lithium ion batteries, can reach 35 miles per hour, and can travel up to 35 miles between charges. Reddit Recent posts from Green Tech EPA calls greenhouse gases a public threat U.S.

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GM Green 2009 Vehicles 48

Green Cars News

JANUARY 19, 2010

A self-assemble electric car that will cost around US$5000 (around £3044) has been displayed at the Detroit Motor Show this week. Although the BugE has more in common with a scooter than anything else; it is an all-electric, three-wheeled, single-person ride with a rocketship shape design.

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Transportation Building Three Wheeled Motorcycles 36

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Featured Specs Battery-powered electric drivetrain Three wheels; 0.15 Cd 1,700 pounds 100-mile cruising range Driving the Prototype of the EV Three-Wheeler By John ODell, Senior Editor Email Date posted: 2009-03-16 21:00:00.0 STORY TOOLS Digg this! What Is It? But dont call the Aptera a car.

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