tag ElectricVehicles 
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 19, 2009
When a car is operating on the electric motor only, throttle and speed dependent synthesised sound projects an engine sound in front of the vehicle. When the powertrain control system switches the car back to running on the electric motor only, the synthesis controller instantaneously sets the system running again.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 28, 2009
Our friend Doug, of Tesla Motors Club fame, was at the event and went for a ride in the diminutive one, armed with a video camera to record the ride, the results of which we are happy to share with you after the break. I wish the thing was for sale as-is. Zytek (a UK based company) make the motor and drivetrain for it.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 28, 2009
Still, the instant torque of the electric motor is a rush you get to experience all the time in city driving; each time you pull away from a red light and stop sign youre wondering why gasoline engines ever became popular. The car is noisy, with the hum of the electric motor omnipresent when youre not at a standstill. Small size.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 22, 2009
However, the electric drive portion of the vehicles, including the motor, electronics and A123 System lithium ion battery pack is identical. More than 12 million minivan sales later, Chrysler today showed off four all-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivan concepts to the U.S. 1 day ago Goodbye, Routan? Follow us on Twitter!
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
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