The Soleckshaw, launched in the Delhi, can be either pedalled or run off a 36-volt battery that is topped up every six to seven hours, … Electric rickshawRead more
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100th Anniversary of First US Hybrid Car Patent
March 2 is the 100th anniversary of the granting of the first US patent for what was called the “Mixed Drive for Autovehicles.” of Henri … 100th Anniversary of First US Hybrid Car PatentRead more
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ZAP electric vehicles
Electric transportation pioneer ZAP announced that increasing demand has resulted in record August 2008 sales (unaudited) for its Advanced Technology Vehicle division, the most since … ZAP electric vehiclesRead more
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Iceland planing for decarbonized future
At a Reykjavik conference this week, “Driving Sustainability ’08,” Iceland announced plans to team up with Mitsubishi Motors to supply the country with a fleet … Iceland planing for decarbonized futureRead more
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Fine for idling
Drivers could be charged £20 if they run their engines while stuck in traffic. Motorists could face £20 spot fines if they leave their engines … Fine for idlingRead more
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New Powertrain 1.5 for Tesla Roadster
It gives Roadster An improved inverter (PEM) to deliver higher motor current An improved motor to handle higher current and torque A new single-speed gearbox … New Powertrain 1.5 for Tesla RoadsterRead more
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Single-speed gearbox for Tesla Roadsters
Tesla Motors Inc. has selected BorgWarner Inc. for the production of a single-speed gearbox for the Tesla Roadster and is initiating a ramped-up production rate. … Single-speed gearbox for Tesla RoadstersRead more
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Tesla Roadster: under the hood
With its first prototype, the Roadster, introduced in 2006, Tesla Motors ignited interest in electric cars not only as a way to save gas but … Tesla Roadster: under the hoodRead more
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2,000 i-MiEV EVs in 2009
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (MMC) will produce 2,000 i-MiEV electric vehicles in 2009, the year the model will be launched in Japan, President Osamu Masuko said … 2,000 i-MiEV EVs in 2009Read more
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Three of the fastest EVs
From left to right, the Tango (0 to 60 in around 4 seconds), the Tesla Roadster (0 to 60 mph in around 4 seconds), and … Three of the fastest EVsRead more