As we reported earlier last month on rumors of the RUF Electric Porsche Cayman, RUF has actually been developing a prototype RUF Electric Porsche 997! It currently features a 204hp (150kW) electric motor producing 650 Nm (480 lb-ft) of torque.
So, the electric revolution is about to happen. First it was Tesla Roadster and Xebra, then it was Mini Cooper and Loremo LS, and now it is Lightning GT sport coupe. Hope, this trend will continue.
Lefteris‘ homemade electric car, built on the frame and body of a 1971 Porsche 914, is not simply a hobby car; it’s his daily driver for getting around L.A. In the last 12 months, he has put on 8,000 miles, making frequent business trips from his downtown L.A. studio to the Westside.
Ford is placing LCDs on either side of new Hybrid speedometers. Similar to the concept cars which have been seen at all of this years car shows, the LCDs can be configured to show different kinds of information.
Daimler AG and RWE AG officially kicked off the world's largest joint project for environmentally friendly electric cars, titled "e-mobility Berlin." It's an initiative that covers all components required for the efficient use of battery-powered electric vehicles, ranging from innovative drive technology through to customer-friendly infrastructure, with the ultimate goal of making electric, emission-free driving a facet of everyday life.
GM announced the premiere of eleven new models for the European and global market: HydroGen4 fuel cell vehicle, Volt electric car, Opel/Vauxhall Electric car concept,
This fully electric car wont smoke the hyped Tesla Roadster, but it does have a decent range of 70-150 miles on the stock battery pack and up to 300 miles on the optional lithium-ion pack. Keep in mind these numbers will vary depending on the driving habits of your lead foot.
VentureOne boasts over 100mpg despite 100+mph speeds and 0-60 in 6 seconds or less. Best news, however, is the target price when it comes to market in 2008: $18,000 for the base model, rising to $23,000 for an all-electric variant.
Tesla is quite smart in that it is reaching the enthusiasts of the market. If you like sports cars and you want to be green, this is the only way to go. The Tesla is a car that you can live with, drive and enjoy as a sports car. I had a brief drive in the car and it was quite impressive. This is an electric car that is fun to drive. Prior to this, most electric cars were driven by people with earth shoes.
an Wright, founder and CEO of Wrightspeed, showed off the X1 in San Francisco Thursday night at a gathering of the Business Association Italy America at Club Sportiva - a sort of exotic country club for car enthusiasts. Watch as the X1 DESTROYS Ferrari's Off the LINE!
The second iteration of the Tesla Roadster EV will get much more powerful electric motor and faster transmission ensuring much better acceleration time.
It comes with everything that makes a smart a smart – but it doesn't have a combustion engine. A 30 kW/41 bhp magnetic motor runs at the rear of the smart fortwo electric
Residents of the UK will soon have another version of the smart fortwo to choose from. That's because today, DaimlerChrysler has announced that Britain has been selected as a test market for the smart ev, a new electric variant of the smart fortwo.
American ZAP company plans to show-off its conceptual ZAP-X crossover electric vehicle during the upcoming NADA annual meeting and exhibition, February 3 to 6, 2007.
Still think the Tesla is the sexiest wheelchair heading to the market. Well, you are probably right, but the Loremo LS will surely beat the Tesla as for the best value for money.
RechargeIT is a Google.org initiative that aims to reduce CO2 emissions, cut oil use and stabilize the electrical grid by accelerating the adoption of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and vehicle-to-grid technology (V2G). As a “hybrid” philanthropic venture itself, Google.org can apply a broad mix of resources - investments, grants, policy, public engagement - to addressing the climate crisis.
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