Currently available electric-drive vehicles (EDV) in the U.S market include hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), battery electric vehicles (BEV) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV). Plug-in Vehicles (PEV) include both PHEV and BEV. HEVs debuted in the U.S. market in December 1 with 17 sales of the first-generation Honda…
The prototype Raht Racer – Raht standing for Recumbent Human Automobile Transit With their sleek shells providing both protection from the elements and an aerodynamic advantage over bicycles, human-powered velomobiles do offer an intriguing alternative to cars. Unfortunately, though, they can t go as fast as automobiles, meaning that they often still have to…
The Alkè XT420E 4x4 vehicle is among the first electric vehicles with 4WD and excellent performance. Electric 4x4 vehicles XT420E Electric vehicle XT420E with permanent 4-wheel drive The electric 4WD vehicle XT420E is the fruit of Alkè’s 12 years’ experience in the electric off-road vehicle sector. The XT420E and XT420EL are flag-ship models in the XT range…
Here are the lease deals currently listed on their manufacturers websites at or near $199 per month. Although all were featured as of June 6, 2017, some aren t available in all regions of the United States. For comparison s sake, we ve calculated the total cost of each lease to completion and further calculated the cost per mile, assuming that you ve used the…
When the Kia Soul EV hit the market in October 2014, it promised a fresh alternative to the small hatchback electric cars on the market. It offered a slightly larger cabin wrapped in a charming iconoclastic design. More importantly, its 27 kilowatt-hour battery pack provided about a dozen more miles on a charge than what the the Nissan LEAF and Ford Focus Electric…
The strongest and also the most often used negative argument against electric cars is their limited range and the need for frequent and especially unexpected charging. According to the German psychologists led by Dr. Thomas Frank this is just an unfounded dogma, irrational in its own way. Text: The everyday use of the electric car gets, among ordinary consumers…
A new study by consulting firm Arthur D. Little (ADL) claims that the benefits of electric cars, both environmental and economic, are lower than others, including UCS, have shown. However, the differences are largely due to questionable assumptions about battery replacements and the use of electric vehicles as a gasoline car replacement. What they get right EVs…
The initial prototypes include the Dodge EV, which is a fully electric vehicle based on a Lotus Europa that has been modified structurally for the technology (do all EVs now have to be built from Lotuses?). The two-seater has a range of 150 to 200 miles on electricity alone (it has a 268-hp electric-drive motor to drive the wheels, a lithium-ion battery system…
Swedish automaker Volvo unveiled today two new concepts based on its Compact Modular Architecture (CMA). The new platform was developed to support all-electric and hybrid powertrains. The battery-powered version of the concepts are expected to achieve around 215 miles on a single charge. The designs of the two new concepts are stunning and refreshing after what…
The RVIA Standards Department serves as administrator of the RVIA inspection program based on the adopted standards for construction of recreational vehicles and park model RVs. The Standards Department has maintained as its primary goal the enhancement of safety through the monitoring of the member manufacturer s pledge to build units to these adopted standards…
With the ever-increasing fuel problems, it has become necessary for people to use better forms of energy to drive their cars. This is what has resulted in the modern day electric cars. They are known to be very efficient and consume much less energy making is one of the environmentally friendly automobiles. This idea of using electric cars was necessitated by…
As the automotive industry advances power conversion and battery technologies, Chroma has been actively working to improve electric vehicle (EV) testing performance and cost by developing flexible automated power conversion test platforms and regenerative battery test systems. Chroma ATE is a world leading manufacturer of precision test and measurement instrumentation…
Quiet and Quick It only takes one ride in a battery-powered car to understand the improved ride quality of an EV compared to a vehicle using a petroleum-powered internal combustion engine. An electric car is very quiet and very smooth. It makes most regular cars seem clunky and outdated. What surprises people more is the high torque (axle-twisting power) offered…
Global: Especially where they replace inefficient and obsolete fossil fuel vehicles, electric vehicles have the potential to significantly decrease the greenhouse gas emissions associated with urban transport. This benefit is particularly great in the case of Colombo and its suburbs, where a significant proportion of the electricity mix is generated from non-emitting…
In our time it is difficult to find a person who does not use a car. The quantity of private transport is constantly growing, and it is not uncommon if every adult family member has his or her own car. Now there is a large selection of types of cars, everyone will find something that he likes. If you need speed, you will choose a sports car, if you are engaged…
The Title XVII innovative clean energy projects loan program (Title XVII) provides loan guarantees to accelerate the deployment of innovative clean energy technology. Loan guarantees are made to qualified projects and applicants who apply for funding in response to open technology-specific solicitations. On June 21, 2016, LPO published a supplement to its existing…
It’s not quite the electric vehicle we were expecting from Nikola Motor Company but this rough-and-tumble buggy is actually the American startup’s first product. It’s called the Nikola Zero, and it’s a pure electric UTV (Utility Task Vehicle) whose battery has a reasonably-sized capacity of 72 kilowatt-hours. We have our doubts because within weeks of announcing…
After just 1.5 years in existence, Dutch grocery delivery startup Picnic has nabbed a historically large Series B funding round to roll out their service to the whole of the Netherlands. The 100 million euro round came from four Dutch family funds, NPM Capital, De Hoge Dennen, Hoyberg, and Finci, and dwarfs the Series B of companies like Uber ($37mm) and Snapchat…
Such is the reality of driving an EV in a world with an infrastructural focus—no pun intended—on hydrocarbons. Aerodynamic drag grows exponentially, so as soon as any electric vehicle hits freeway speed the driver can watch the projected range drop faster than the miles pass by. Likewise, a few bursts of maximum acceleration will put an outsize dent in the remaining…
The Bosch Power Max is the manufacturer-recommended Level 2 240V charging station for multiple electric vehicle manufacturers in North America. Power Max is available in multiple power output and charging cable length options to meet your charging needs. A minimalist, compact design and user-friendly operation easily integrate to your home. Installation Ask your…
Innovation in electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging, supported by a dynamic marketplace and sound public policy, has fueled record-breaking EV adoption over the past year. In 2016, U.S. sales of EVs rose by 37 percent, and that pace continued in January, which saw a 70 percent year over year increase compared to last year. As we look to 2017, policymakers should…
The dream of owning an electric vehicle (EV) is fast becoming more feasible for many consumers. The reality of reducing carbon emissions, saving the environment and purchasing an electric vehicle may not be a dream. Now’s the time to go green with incentives you can’t pass up on the Nissan LEAF®. Xcel Energy customers can purchase a Nissan LEAF by June 30, 2017…
General Motors has already sold about 100, credit-eligible vehicles, so prospective Bolt owners might want to act fast if that $7, 500 tax credit is a deal-breaker. Chevrolet Automakers releasing electric vehicles like to talk about post-incentive pricing. After all, who wouldn t jump at the chance to knock up to $7, 500 off a car s price? The US government…
