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Ontario Unveils Eco-friendly License Plates

Brian Yalung — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:25:51 +0000

The best way to pair of eco-friendly transportation is to have them sport eco-friendly license plates. Apparently Ontario will be doing this as they are set to introduce eco-friendly license plates for the said vehicles by next year. These new green license plates will be used for hybrid and electric cars and those not really on the road. The plate, which features a green border and lettering on a white background, with a trillium, is expected to be available as part of Ontario’s Electric Vehicle initiative, which begins July 1.

(Source) The Star

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Ontario Unveils Eco-friendly License Plates

Honda and Toyota Unveils Eco-Friendly Concept Cars

Brian Yalung — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:25:06 +0000

As expected, among the vehicles that were anticipated to be showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show included new eco-friendly cars thriving on electric power. And two top names stood out, Honda and Toyota, as they unveiled their eco-friendly concept cars in the Honda Skydeck and the Toyota EVII. Both thrive on batteries and have been remodeled to maintain car balance, a prime factor in the efficient travel of a vehicle to date.

These new cars follow the footsteps of the previous electric cars launched by the two companies. Honda unveiled the Honda Insight and the Toyota Prius. Other car manufacturers are expected to follow as car demand has now slowly dipped its hand towards the electric car segment.

Image Credits: Cnet

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Honda and Toyota Unveils Eco-Friendly Concept Cars

New eGearDrive Transmission for the Electric 2010 Coda Sedan

Brian Yalung — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:23:44 +0000

Here is some piece of good news regarding the speed issue when it comes to electric cars. As far as the 2010 Coda Sedan, better speed seems to be on the horizon as BorgWarner unveils a new eGearDrive transmission system called the BorgWarner 31-03 eGearDrive. This is a single-speed transmission that promises to deliver high torque capacity, efficiency and low noise, vibration and harshness in a compact vehicle.

BorgWarner through its new technological gear, promises to propel the five-passenger CODA sedan at highway speeds while providing maximum powertrain efficiency.

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New eGearDrive Transmission for the Electric 2010 Coda Sedan

What Do People Look for in an Electric Car?

Brian Yalung — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:50:43 +0000

The electric car is set to change the face of modern day transportation and apparently the best way to solicit the perfect electric vehicle is to get feedback from the people who will be eventually using them. Though not all the consumer’s voices will be heard, the Automotive and Transportation group over at Frost and Sullivan have announced that they will be hosting an online analyst briefing presentation concerning the electric vehicle technology.

The event will take place on October 6 at 2:00 p.m. BST. This briefing will profile potential EV adopters, examine their infrastructure requirements and interpret how consumers respond to new business models. This briefing will benefit vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, governments, utility and infrastructure companies and anyone interested in understanding the customer potential for EVs in Europe.

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What Do People Look for in an Electric Car?

Amphibious Hybrid Boat and Land Vehicle

Brian Yalung — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:13:04 +0000

This vehicle is not taken from the pages of any modern sci-fi or James Bond movie. It is an amphibious boat that water lovers can use and perhaps take to the streets after use. Unlike most modern boats where you have to latch them on to a trailer after use, just change the wheels via a switch and you can let it drive on land just like any other vehicle.

Designers Janne Leppänen, Tuulia Miettinen, Roope Kolu, Tiemen Stelwagen, and Jaap Van Der Voort also created the Hybrid to be eco-friendly: Driving the wheels are battery-powered electric motors and the souls of lesser, weaker traditional paddle boats, which this vehicle must consume to stay alive.

(Source) Gizmodo

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Amphibious Hybrid Boat and Land Vehicle

2010 Nissan Leaf Hybrid Launched

Brian Yalung — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 06:05:05 +0000

Nissan unveils another potential hybrid car for consideration with the launch of the 2010 Nissan Leaf. The Nissan Leaf is a medium-sized hatchback that can accommodate five adults and go as far as 100 miles. The Leaf can be charged up to 80% in 30 minutes while standard home charging is estimated to be about eight hours to get a full charge.

The “LEAF” name is a significant statement about the car itself. Just as leaves purify the air in nature, so Nissan LEAF purifies mobility by taking emissions out of the driving experience. Pricing details will be announced closer to start of sales in late 2010; however, the company expects the car to be competitively priced in the range of a well-equipped C-segment vehicle.

Nissan LEAF is powered by laminated compact lithium-ion batteries, which generate power output of over 90kW, while its electric motor delivers 80kW/280Nm. This ensures a highly responsive, fun-to-drive experience that is in keeping with what consumers have come to expect from traditional, gasoline-powered automobiles.

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2010 Nissan Leaf Hybrid Launched

Panasonic Sponsors Lithium-Ion Batteries for MIT Solar Team

Brian Yalung — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:42:01 +0000

Panasonic announced its official support for the MIT SEVT team which will take part in the Global Green Challenge set in October at Australia. Panasonic will be supplying high capacity lithium-ion batteries to the team. In return, the MIT SEVT team will be placing the Panasonic logo on the body of the vehicle.

The Global Green Challenge is an offshoot of the World Solar Challenge which started out in 1987 in Australia. With the call for alternative power and fuel alternatives for better transportation, it looks like the attention has been on these solar powered transport alternatives. Mostly conceptualized by students, it would not be surprising to find a new vehicle coming out from these project cars as one of the sure observers will be the car manufacturers themselves who are soliciting ideas from such events.

Solar cars use motors which run on electricity generated by solar panels. Excess electricity is stored in their batteries. The batteries supply electricity to the motor when the electricity from the solar panel is insufficient, due to overcast skies or at night.

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Panasonic Sponsors Lithium-Ion Batteries for MIT Solar Team

Ener1 and Nissan Announce New Lithium Ion Batteries

Brian Yalung — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:31:22 +0000

Nissan is preparing for the expected spike in lithium-ion batteries as the focus on electric vehicles is expected to balloon in the coming years. And now that most people have been convinced that electricity is the new alternative for fuel, the next step is to make sure that efficient batteries are available, as well as replacements once the time arises.

Nissan and Ener1 have partnered to try and come up with a new generation of electrical conductive material intended to reduce cost and improve the performance of electric and hybrid vehicle batteries.

For sure, once electric transportation dominates the market, focus will be on the batteries for cars. We have seen a wide array of lithium-ion batteries in the market and for sure further enhancements will be coming out once they are used in the market.

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Ener1 and Nissan Announce New Lithium Ion Batteries

Top Fortune Companies Get New Electric Trucks

Brian Yalung — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:35:18 +0000

Four companies counted among the top 500 companies have followed the eco-friendly route, receiving their first batch of key for their new Smith Newtons which should help them in their business transport needs. Coca Cola, Staples, Frito-Lay, and AT&T have gone electric along with Kansas City Power & Light (KCP&L) also received their keys to their all new Smith Newtons, signaling the start of their eco-friendly phase towards transport service needs.

Specs of the Smith Newton Truck:

Motor – 120 kw Induction Motor
Battery – Lithium-Ion Batteries Payload – 7,392 lbs to 16,280 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight – 16,535 lbs, 23,148 lbs or 26,455 lbs
Range – In excess of 100 miles (one battery charge)
Top Speed – 50 mph
On-board Battery Charger
Full Battery Recharge – 6 to 8 hours

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Top Fortune Companies Get New Electric Trucks

Dallas Police Gets Sentinel Police Mobility Vehicles

Brian Yalung — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:28:00 +0000

The Dallas Police Department will be enforcing the law better with these new vehicles transported from Xtreme Products. This development promises to be a big improvement towards the surveillance and monitoring measures needed by the neighborhood, a new eco-friendly vehicle slated to replace the old bicycle and foot patrols in use before.

The Sentinel can travel at speeds up to 29 miles per hour and offers a range of 80 miles per charge at a cost of about 1 cent per mile. The transition is sure to be a welcome development to the security of the Dallas neighborhood which can now be monitored better and raising the level of interaction between the police and the community.

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Dallas Police Gets Sentinel Police Mobility Vehicles

Electric Trekker Scooters Coming Out Soon

Brian Yalung — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:46:52 +0000

When it comes to being eco-friendly and addressing our transport needs, you will agree that electric vehicles are the way to go. And while we have seen a vast array of electric scooters and concept vehicles in the market, here is a new kind of electric transportation solution that should take the market by storm as soon as they have set up their distribution points. Originally conceptualized five years ago, these electric-powered trekkers are surely a new eco-friendly solution for transport needs.

You can’t yet buy a Trekker in New York – the ones on the streets were bought in Israel and taken back by plane or shipped over – but Trekker factories are about to open in pilot sites in Europe, as a step to bringing its production one “putt” closer to the United States market. Inventor Arik Yehuda, 41, is taking it step by step because parts and service centers need to be close by in order to provide customer service.

(Source) Green Prophet

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Electric Trekker Scooters Coming Out Soon

All Electric Xtreme Green X Rider Set for Launch

Brian Yalung — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:34:57 +0000

There is a new electric scooter set to hit the market and may be the best scooter yet. After evaluating the market trends and consumer buying behavior, it seems that Xtreme Green products may finally address two issues: power and speed.

Apparently these are the two leading problems that electric scooter riders are complaining about and now it seems that with the new X Rider, both issues have been addressed.

Xtreme Green products plans to release a fleet of new EPA-certified motorcycle in the X Rider this coming Summer. The X Rider makes use of a hub motor and batteries to reach a max speed of 60 mph.

Plans are that this new product form Xtreme Green products will be made available worldwide. The expected volume production per year is estimated to reach somewhere between 15,000 to 20,000 units.

(Source) Automobile Mag

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All Electric Xtreme Green X Rider Set for Launch

Foldable Bikes and the London Garden Concept

Brian Yalung — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:33:22 +0000

Imagine a bike serving multiple purposes. In fact if there was a term for a bike more than just a bike, then perhaps now is the time to say it. Regardless, it seems that this is the role of this foldable bike in the London Garden concept. Other than being a transportation option, it can even be a source of power for public transport.

The foldable bike can be used in three modes:

Normal Mode (standard bike)
Exercise Mode (Storing and Generating Electricity)
Scooter Mode (Makes use of the stored energy for scootering)

Under the concept, these foldable bikes are stored in tall tree-like structures that can pass for bus stops in the modern world. The bike racks themselves are meant to generate power from rainwater, sun, and even kinetically from the wind as its swooping arms sway.

And the thing about generating energy is when a person takes the electric-powered bus or taxi. They can double as seats and the stored energy is in turn used by the electric vehicle.

(Source) Tree Hugger

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Foldable Bikes and the London Garden Concept

Amur Leopard Electric Bike Concept

Brian Yalung — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:13:27 +0000

It is only a concept to date but reports have it that it will be hitting the streets of Beijing soon. And with the country determined to bring down their carbon emissions and provide an more environmentally conscious country, the Amur Leopard Electric Bike may have just come in time.

It is an electric bike although a lot of the electronic requirements seem to be pointing towards the gadgets that come along with this concept bike. Among the electronics included are navigational/communication devices that are right behind the steering wheel panel. The glaring thing about it is the storage where you can store a laptop, briefcase or a six pack.

(Source) DVice

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Amur Leopard Electric Bike Concept

Eco- Chic Bicycles Bared

Brian Yalung — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:07:54 +0000

Bicycles are in but do you know what to buy? Well if not, here are some of the leading brands and eco-chic bikes you can consider getting for yourself or your teen. They typify what it means to go eco-friendly and to that respect, emission free.

1. Mercedes Benz Trailblazer

2. Strida Folding Bike ($800-950)

3. Jorg & Olif City Bike ($645-1,945)

4. Mark Sanders Swivel Mode Bike ($2,250)

5. Ultra A2B ($2,699)

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Eco- Chic Bicycles Bared

Electropositive Wheeled Electric Vehicle

Brian Yalung — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:04:56 +0000

Lean and then let your body do the movement. If you ask me, this is a great vehicle to be healthy and generate some old style power in ages. Rather than waste power, you create power just by leaning, exercising your body and likewise getting places.

When the driver pulls the handlebar toward himself or herself, an electro-hydraulic servo lifts the gravity center by acting on the piston that connects the swing arm. When pulling on the handlebar is lessened, the vehicle stabilizes due to the lowering of the COG.

It’s a crazy idea but with people looking for alternative vehicles to use, it certainly serves the purpose to this respect. Weird but practical and logical.

(Source) Yanko

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Electropositive Wheeled Electric Vehicle

Hybrid Public Bike System Shown

Brian Yalung — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:02:17 +0000

Most regions are turning towards hybrid buses for transportation but where is the power coming from? While some may have their own power sources, this concept may actually work. One device is all that it will need and you get to live healthy and contribute to the growing niche of hybrid buses. It beats walking and helps you out in the area of trying to live an eco-friendly life. This is perhaps what the whole concept of Hybrid Public Bike Concept is all about.

The Hybrid Public Bike concept uses a pretty simple dynamo in the wheel combined with some circuitry in the bike that generates a generous amount of power that’s then saved on the bike until it’s parked. Once the bike is returned to its rental spot, parked, hooked up, it provides power to the nearby hybrid bus system.

(Source) Yanko

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Hybrid Public Bike System Shown

Toyota Prius Offers Optional Ingeo-based Floor Mats

Brian Yalung — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:22:36 +0000

When you ride on your new Toyota Prius, make it count. Get the freebies especially if they complement the overall intent your new vehicles. If there is one thing that the Toyota Prius cars will be lacking are accessories and among them include floor mats. So while you are at it, why not get a hold of this special offer. The special floor mats are Ingeo-based floormats which are made from bio-based materials.

By adopting the Ingeo mat products, Toyota benefits from the unique environmental advantages of a fiber made from plants, not oil. This adoption of new floor mats exemplifies Toyota’s belief that the use of environmentally friendly materials is as equally important as design and product performance.

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Toyota Prius Offers Optional Ingeo-based Floor Mats

Green Interactive Hybrid System of the Future

Brian Yalung — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:20:03 +0000

We are seeing a vast array of new technology geared towards boosting the hybrid phenomena for the modern day motorist. And the best way to be educated on the latest trends would be at car shows. And that is exactly what the Green Interactive Hybrid System did, showcasing its wares at the 12th Annual Car Show in Lynden, WA. Originating from Canada, visitors of the said car show caught a glimpse of the celebrated Green Interactive Hybrid System (GIHS) which incidentally was well-received.

The Company plans to use this as a launching pad for marketing the product throughout Canada, and once successful we will seek the license rights to North America. This is amongst the first of many industry shows contemplated by the company to further the exposure and roll-out of the revolutionary GIHS technology.

And to expand the exposure of this new green technology, the GIHS will once again be showcased at the Northwest Washington Fair, in Lynden, Washington on August 17, 2009.

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Green Interactive Hybrid System of the Future

eZee Electric Bicycles for Style

Brian Yalung — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:17:47 +0000

There has to be something about them that makes them the Rolls Royce of electric bicycles. At first glance they seem like ordinary bikes with an attached motor but the eZee electric bicycles are more than that. Exemplifying one of the most powerful, efficient, and comfortable on the market today, it is not surprising why it has been a great add for people who love to bike around in style.

The eZee line-up features an e-bike for every lifestyle from “beach” cruisers, to serious performance bikes, to an electric tricycle, to a compact “foldable” model for easy “in-trunk” transfer. All units feature state-of-the-art lithium polymer batteries and premium components.

Looking like it was tailor made for any occasion, the eZee electric bikes have certainly come a long way.

(Source) Press

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eZee Electric Bicycles for Style

Electric Fuel Injections Installed in Vespa Scooters

Brian Yalung — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:16:47 +0000

Electric scooters may yet get the need for speed they have been long been criticized for as Vespa has installed electric fuel injectios to add more power and torque as Vespa has applied electronic fuel injection to its LX and S lines.

We all know for a fact that electric scooters are being hit for their lack of speed but hopefully these new electronic fuel injection systems can erase that stigma. Vespa also cited lower emissions and fuel consumption as added benefits of switching to fuel injection.

(Source) Motorcycle.com

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Electric Fuel Injections Installed in Vespa Scooters

Electric Vespa Kit Scooter Converter

Brian Yalung — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:31:23 +0000

Why go through the trouble of selling your old gas scooter and buying a new electric one when you can convert your old one for only $4,200.00? The kit is the Electric Vespa Kit from Soundspeed scooters which allows you to put convert and make your old scooter run on electric power, a much economical alternative by any means.

The “Complete Kit to Convert Your Old Gas Machine Into a Sleek Sleigh of Electric Luxury” (their words, not ours…) also includes a custom swing-arm, master cylinder, caliper, brake line, motor wheel, controller, dc/dc converter, brake disc, rear shock, fuel gauge, wiring kit and charger. Most of those bits can be purchased separately for the true DIYers out there.

The cost for getting it? $4,200. Not bad if you want to retain your old scooter and have it electric powered.

Electric Vespa Conversion Kit – Group Ride from Soundspeed Scooters on Vimeo.

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Electric Vespa Kit Scooter Converter

McDonald’s Put Up ChargePoint Network Stations

Brian Yalung — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:07:56 +0000

The news of car charging stations being put up in various parts of the world in preparation for the influx of electric cars is nothing new but when you hear one of the world’s largest fast food chains putting one up, then perhaps something is brewing.

Working with NovaCharge, McDonald’s restaurants in the southeastern U.S. will have ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations installed, allowing customers to drive in, hook up their car and go grab some food.

McDonald’s is expected to be among the frequent stops of most families for food so while they are eating, why not leave your car to be charged? It makes sense and similar to gassing up, you are making sure that your electric car is charged up and able to give you more miles after you are done eating your favorite Mcdonald’s meal.

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McDonald’s Put Up ChargePoint Network Stations

First Share an All-Electric Car Pod from ZipCar

Brian Yalung — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:02:19 +0000

Zipcar takes the initiative to allow people to get a feel on how it is to share an electric car with the announcement of their first-ever Electric Vehicle Pod. These new vehicles are among the most efficient and technologically advanced on the road today and are available to members by the hour for a fraction of the cost of owning one.

“Since early in this decade, Zipcar has been integrating alternative vehicles into the fleet — giving our members the opportunity to push the envelope and evaluate a range of advanced-vehicle technologies,” said Scott Griffith, chairman and CEO of Zipcar. “Our proprietary car sharing technology platform allows us to manage a variety of cutting-edge vehicles, serving hundreds of thousands of Zipsters who benefit from convenience, cost savings and a commitment to reducing carbon emissions.”

With the uncertainty as far as reliability and feasibility of owning one still up in the air, people who want to go places can still do so by trying out this alternative. Apparently a lot of issues such as charging issues and the length at where they can go is still unresolved so why worry if you have ZipCar to help you out for now?

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First Share an All-Electric Car Pod from ZipCar

Toyota Announces Mass Production of Plug-in Vehicles

Brian Yalung — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:57:02 +0000

It is evident that Toyota is going with the flow of car demands and apparently the clamor is geared more towards fuel efficient or hybrid plug-in cars. And if business directive is to be considered, that is exactly what the Japan-based manufacturer plans to do as they have announce a plan that will slowly disseminate the number of hybrids in the market, starting with the lease of 500 plug-in cars for the government and corporations while likewise stating that they will employ a mass production of the said vehicles by 2012.

To date, Toyota will aim to produce 20,000 to 30,000 unit by 2012, expecting the demand for these vehicles to balloon in the coming years. Toyota wants to price its plug-in hybrids at a comparable price to Mitsubishi Motors Corp’s all-electric car, which debuts this month to fleet customers in Japan at 4.59 million yen ($47,800) before government subsidies.

Toyota’s new Prius gasoline-electric hybrid costs less than half that, starting at 2.05 million yen in Japan. Toyota’s plug-ins will be able to run 20-30 km (12.4-18.6 miles) on battery power alone at full charge, the paper said.

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Toyota Announces Mass Production of Plug-in Vehicles

Piaggio Unveils MP3 Hybrid Scooters

Brian Yalung — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:55:22 +0000

Piaggio continues its developmental efforts with the launch of their own fleet of hybrid plug-in scooters. Piaggio will actually launch a three-wheeler in Rome today which is bound to reach Rome by August. The company plans to sell the vehicle in the U.S. by 2010, taking advantage of 10% tax credit for plug-in motorcycles, beginning in January 2010.

The move makes Piaggio the first company to sell a hybrid scooter but that may be short-lived as their competitors are almost sure of launching one of their own soon.

“Piaggio has a head start over its competitors, but they may soon close the technology gap, as the hybrid scooter market is new,” said Matt Mattila, hybrid engines expert at the Rocky Mountain Institute.

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(Source) WSJ

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Piaggio Unveils MP3 Hybrid Scooters

Electric Vehicle Trends at APAC

Brian Yalung — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:07:47 +0000

It is practically imminent that the dawn of electric cars will be coming. Now the only thing left is on how feasible they would be and what to expect from them. Before anything else, it would be great to see the current trend leading up to them and thanks to Frost & Sullivan, we may have some facts and data on the coming of electric vehicles to the motoring industry.

If there is anyone who would benefit from this meet, it would be the car manufacturers. Most of these groups are engage in doing their separate analysis and independent research and perhaps this is the best time to check the consistency of facts that they have gathered, comparing their figures and notes to see the viability of the emerging electric vehicle market trend.

“Electric Vehicles are seen as an emerging trend in the APAC region especially in growing markets such as China. Key challenges for the implementation of electric vehicles are being addressed and electric vehicles are likely to emerge as a savior in the automotive industry in terms of dependence of oil and emission reduction.”

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Electric Vehicle Trends at APAC

CT3 Electric Vehicle Unveiled

Brian Yalung — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:32:56 +0000

There is a new electric car on the market, the CT3 Electric Vehicle. T3 Motion unveils the latest addition to the growing roster of electric cars with this new electric vehicle offering. T3 Motion has made a good account for itself, acknowledged as a global leader in Electric Vehicle Design, Battery Technology and Power Management Systems.

A version of the CT3 is competing for the Progressive Automotive X Prize in the Alternative Vehicle Class. The “CT3-S” is specifically designed and engineered to be capable of speeds up to 80 miles per hour yet delivering the energy equivalent of over 100 miles per gallon.

“We are very honored to be competing in the Progressive Automotive X Prize. It is energizing for T3 Motion, Inc. to be alongside so many different interpretations of creating the 100 mile per gallon car,” said Ki Nam, T3 Motion, Inc. C.E.O. “With electricity being the most readily available source of fuel today, our zero gas emission CT3-S exemplifies the ‘real world’ opportunities electric vehicles have both today and in the future.”

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CT3 Electric Vehicle Unveiled

FAA Makes Use of E4 Electric Scooters

Brian Yalung — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:25:22 +0000

When it comes to supplying your employees with better transport needs, electric scooters may be a great solution. Particularly for businesses or factories that have a large area that needs mobility, finding a suitable solution like what the FAA did may be a viable option. Something like this GEM E4 electric scooter.

The model is the GEM E4 vehicle, one reason that garnished the Aeronautical Center a Presidential Closing the Circle Award for leadership in federal environmental stewardship.

At the moment they are only three electric scooters but plans to expand in-house transportation to nine are in the works. These scooters will in turn help the 5,500 employees get around the 1,000 acre campus.

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FAA Makes Use of E4 Electric Scooters

First US Built Electric Truck Purchased

Brian Yalung — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:42:11 +0000

Finally, one U.S. made electric truck will be used by one of the neighboring regions of the United States, signalling the start of the eco-friendly shift towards electric vehicle support. The first city to make use of these new electric trucks is the City of Santa Monica. This move is seen as a great kick to their Sustainability Plan to reduce carbon emissions and the incremental reduction of fuel use.

This truck meets the needs of our Water Division and the goals of our Sustainable City Plan to reduce emissions and reduce our use of petroleum. A zero emission medium-duty truck is something that has never been available to us until now.”

The ZeroTruck is a medium duty truck that is based on the Isuzu N series chassis, the only US built electric vehicle offered in the United States. It boasts of a low cab forward design, automatic transmission and can go up to 100 miles. It likewise comes with advanced lithium batteries, an onboard battery charger, regenerative braking, and powered by a UQM PowerPhase 100 advanced electric motor.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to Reach 5 Million by 2015

Brian Yalung — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:40:19 +0000

One of the needs of the future is charging stations for these new electric vehicles that are overtaking the automobile market. While the fact remains that the growth in the use of these vehicles is a given, the stations where they would be charged is something that needs further looking into.

As far as the needs of electric cars, charging stations are bound to be the next demand in the motoring industry. This has already started, but is way off from covering the needs of the projected number of electric cars expected to be out in the market.

As far as the Pike Research is concerned, there will be over 5 million charging stations up, obviously foreseeing the major influx of electric cars running around in the streets by then.

“While electric vehicles will be primarily charged at home, a strong funding push by governments will mean that more than half of all charge points will be public charging stations by 2015,” says industry analyst John Gartner. “Retailers will also install public access stations primarily as a marketing tool, and many companies will also offer workplace charging stations for their employees.”

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to Reach 5 Million by 2015

Tesla Motors Gets Loan Approval for Production of Electric Vehicles

Brian Yalung — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:38:07 +0000

Tesla Motors got a big boost as they were given a financial aid of sorts with the approval of a $465 million low interest loan, courtesy of the US government. This amount will be used by Tesla Motors in the production of affordable fuel-efficient electric vehicles.

One vehicle that is getting a boost from it all is the Tesla Model S. The Model S is all-electric family sedan that carries seven people and travels up to 300 miles per charge. The Model S has an anticipated base price of $49,900 after a $7,500 US federal tax credit. Tesla is aiming to start production by late 2011 at a state-of-the-art plant that will be employing about 1,000 workers.

“Tesla will use the ATVM loan precisely the way that Congress intended — as the capital needed to build sustainable transport,” said Tesla CEO and Product Architect Elon Musk. “We are honored that the US government selected Tesla to be among the first companies to participate in this progressive program.”

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Scania Truck Concept

Brian Yalung — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:55:03 +0000

We have seen a lot of new hybrid trucks come out but nothing comes with a futuristic design such as this Scania Truck Concept. Though some may look at it as a powerful vehicle that comes out the pages of futuristic made movies, they are seen as a suitable replacement from the gas chugging vehicles used for business and commercial use, that thought may be just over the horizon. The Scania Truck concept is something worth checking out and hopefully a machine we can all get to see soon.

It is designed to be eco-friendly and economical by using a diesel-electric hybrid engine. The innovative part comes on the wheel-hub design that sports indicative color-coded LEDs that point out speeding and other rules broken.

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Zepii Electric Scooters

Brian Yalung — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:39:44 +0000

Electric scooters are all the craze these days. However, when it comes to style, Zepii scooters may be the way to go. Obviously copying the famed design of the classic Vespas, here are some retro styled Vespii scooters for transport use by people who are trying to cut down on their carbon emissions and embarking on a fuel-efficient way of getting places.

They may not be as flashy as the new crop of electric scooters in the market but they can certainly bring you places in style. Seeming looking like the antique Vespa scooters we are all familiar with, these Zepii retro-styled electric scooters seem to be a great motor vehicle to ride in vintage style.

Zepii offers between 50 and 60km of travel from an eight hour charge from your mains, costing around 8p for 40 miles of riding and of course, throwing out absolutely no emissions.These retro scooters are now available at the Zepii website for about £849.

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Mitsubishi Set to Unveil More Electric Cars

Brian Yalung — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:20:31 +0000

Apparently the Mitsubishi iMiEV is just a slice of the pie that Mitsubishi Motors has to offer as far as electric vehicles under its wing is concerned as they have revealed plans of more cars by 2013. With the expected demand for electric cars expected to grow in the coming years, Mitsubishi is making sure that they are properly placed in the market, thus assuring motorists of a wider selection of electric vehicles that will be available in the market.

Among the highlights of the next cars on Mitsubishi’s agenda include:

a left-hand-drive i-MiEV by the 2010 fiscal year for the European market
an electric commercial vehicle in the 2010 fiscal year
a larger electric car
a sportier version of the i-MiEV
a plug-in hybrid S.U.V. by the 2013 fiscal year

The iMiEV’s pricing has been already revealed at $45,600 though you have to wonder how much these new cars from Mitsubishi would cost once they are out in the market.

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Land Speed Record for Hydrogen Powered Vehicles Broken!

Brian Yalung — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:56:56 +0000

Take note, there is a new record as far as speed for hydrogen-powered vehicles are concerned. More so if you are talking about breaking a record, the land speed record, to which he was able to successfully do so with the use of an emission free vehicle with a “Breathable Exhaust”.

The whole thing was documented by the Southern California Timing Association. James successfully accomplished the feat by going 199.7 mph while filming his show, “Jesse James is a Dead Man” on Spike TV over at the El Mirage Dry Lake Bed. The previous record was 185 mph, accomplished by a BMW H2R in Germany.

Jesse James is a custom bike and car builder, producer, publisher, television host and restaurateur. In 2000, James started his TV career with Discovery Channel’s “Motorcycle Mania,” and in 2002 produced and starred in the international television hit, “Monster Garage.” Before his TV gigs, James started West Coast Choppers by doing what he loved, building motorcycles in his mom’s garage. As an expert welder, James produces only 12-14 bikes a year, making a very long wait list for his coveted custom machines.

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Toyota and Gas Station TV Bring You The Prius Neighborhood

Brian Yalung — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:54:44 +0000

It looks like the marketing for the Toyota Prius goes full blast as Toyota partners with Gas Station TV to promote the said vehicle along with updates surrounding the car industry today. Among the highlights include fuel pump prices and fluctuations which will certainly be helpful for motorists today.

“Our Prius customers are very involved in their communities,” said Kim McCullough, corporate manager of marketing communications for Toyota. “For the launch of the third-generation Prius, we wanted to give them an innovative tool to help promote the philanthropic and community events they’re passionate about.”

The Prius Neighborhood 30-second TV segments and consumer-generated local event segments will be watched by more than one million unique drivers a day. Complementing the Prius Neighborhood content segment, Toyota will run 15-second Prius spots and other Prius content.

Hence for aspiring Toyota Prius owners, here is a chance for you to know more about the much heralded vehicle. This and of course being updated on the latest in the motoring scene promises to be a reasonable TV program to watch!

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Electric Vehicles Are Far From Car Solutions

Brian Yalung — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:00:58 +0000

I would hate to be the one to point it out but if you feel that electric cars are the answer to our fuel and transport problems, they may likewise be a pill. Consider this, if you do shift to an electric car, you can only go places on a budget. For one, the car charge on the batteries used is important and with car charging stations lacking, you can bet you will have your problems riding on them if you are not careful.

Japan-based car manufacturers are excited on the new electric cars set to be released in the market. Mitsubishi (i-Miev), Toyota (Prius), Honda (Insight) and Nissan have ready plans for their electric cars either this year or next.

During that time span, the matter of charging stations has to be addressed and though we have seen a lot of sectors coming up with their own charging stations, the matter of determining how many they are is another aspect that needs to be ironed out.

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Coda Electric Sedan Unveiled

Brian Yalung — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:36:48 +0000

There is a new electric car in the market. This is of course the new Coda Sedan, a new low-speed, full performance all-electric sedan to the market, adding another potential electric car for motorists deciding to go electric. The four-door, five-passenger, fully-equipped mid-size Coda sedan will be available for $45,000.

The new Coda sedan is powered by a 333V lithium-ion battery with a real-world range of 90 to 120 miles depending on individual driving habits. It travels far enough between charges to satisfy 94% of daily driving routines. The onboard charger plugs into any 110 or 220V standard outlet and completes a full charge in less than six hours at a 220V service. Charging the battery for a 40-mile commute can be completed in two hours.

Featuring a fraction of the moving parts of a gas-powered vehicle, the Coda sedan is less susceptible to wear-and-tear and never requires an oil change. The company estimates that it will cost less than $3, on average, to drive 100 miles. A comparable gas-powered sedan that gets 20 mpg costs about $17 per 100 miles. Driving a Coda equates to over $2,000 in operation and maintenance savings per year at normal driving rates — that’s $20,000 in savings over a ten year period.

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Philanthropist is 500th Tesla Roadster Owner

Brian Yalung — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:55:32 +0000

Delivering their 500th unit is a great way to reveal that the Tesla Roadster has achieved a milestone. Also, this comes in the light of the opening of their New York store, making the two developments timed perfectly!

The 500th customer is Martin Tuchman, chairman of The Tuchman Foundation who plans to charge his Roadster partly with solar energy thanks to photovoltaic panels he helped install throughout his hometown of Kingston, NJ.

“My Roadster drives like a dream — it’s amazing,” said Tuchman, a former automotive engineer and owner of a 1967 Mercedes 250 and a 1993 Jaguar convertible. Tuchman converted his 1937 Chris-Craft into an electric boat so he could take it on nearby Lake Carnegie, which prohibits gas-powered boats. He plans to use his Roadster as his primary commuter car.

This news comes in the midst of the planned opening of their New York Store. Tesla will also soon be opening stores in Chicago, London, Seattle, Miami, Washington, Monaco and Munich. Tesla will begin deliveries in Europe this summer.

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Wheego Whip LSV Coming Out

Brian Yalung — Thu, 28 May 2009 23:05:39 +0000

Combining wise minds with a product that is obviously sought after in the market, Ruff and Tuff Electric Vehicles Inc. has announced that the Wheego Whip LSV will be out in the market soon, thus adding another electric car consideration for the growing number of electric cars for consumer selection. The Wheego Whip LSV is scheduled to come out this July.

“The strategic needs of the two companies are very different. RTEV has an industry-best established product line and a great regional distribution network. But with the downturn in the economy and the pressure that power sport dealers are feeling with floor plan financing being nearly non-existent, RTEV needs to focus on cost reduction and selling deeper into its established territory markets, instead of expanding into new markets. RTEV has a cash flow optimization strategy,” Mike McQuary of RTEV explained.

Similar to the fate that most car companies are experiencing today, it is not purely about the sale but the management direction to define consistent business operations. And while they are still fresh, it would be best to look out and closely monitor the demand and other factors that could make or break this new electric car in the market.

And getting the lessons from the debacle of large and long existent auto companies, Wheego aims to learn from these and build on their new product line which is highly awaited in the automotive industry today.

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New Lithium Iron Battery to Be Unveiled by Hitachi

Brian Yalung — Tue, 26 May 2009 05:29:09 +0000

Hitachi is scheduled or release yet another lithium iron battery for consideration, obviously aimed at the growing clamor for hybrid electric cars. Boasting of a supposed high power density of 4,500 W/kg, 1.7 times the output of the company’s mass-produced, automotive lithium-ion batteries, this new battery is certain to be a welcome addition to the auto industry.

To reduce internal resistance, the battery employs a new manganese cathode and an original Hitachi battery structure, such as thinner electrodes, power collection method and effective configurations.

Sampling of the new battery by domestic and overseas car manufacturers will start in the fall.

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Electric Vehicle Use to be Boosted by Consumer Energys and Ford Motor Project

Brian Yalung — Tue, 26 May 2009 05:26:40 +0000

Ford Motor will play a chief role in this new move where the promotion for the use of electric vehicles will go a notch higher to help spruce up the alternative mode of transportation today. Consumers are still looking at viable mobile needs and apparently Consumers Energy and Ford Motors lead the way in ensuring reliable and efficient transportation needs.

Consumers Energy and Ford Motor Co. have come together to submit a pilot project which will enhance promotions in the use of electric vehicles. Ford will be supplying the utilities with plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles to use in their daily operations.

The utilities also will develop and install “smart” charging facilities for the vehicles. The data from the vehicle use and charging systems will be shared and used to help shape the power infrastructure needed to meet customer needs as the use of electric vehicles expands.

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ChargeBar Comes to Washington

Brian Yalung — Sun, 17 May 2009 05:48:11 +0000

With all the preparation going on with regards to the shift to electric cars, a need has become evidently apparent. I am of course talking about the need for charging stations similar to that of the usual gas stations that cars would need especially when they are frequently traveling.

Called the ChargeBar, GreenlightAC is on the verge of closing a $500,000 investment to release a prototype of this latest modern day car charging station. As far as location is concerned, the company is eyeing local garages for office and residential buildings. Greenlight AC will handle all installation and maintenance of the said charging stations.

GreenlightAC hasn’t said exactly where the first ChargeBars will show up, but they’ll start to be installed in the Washington metro area in the third quarter of this year, with future installations potentially expanding to other parts of the Mid-Atlantic region. The company told the Washington Business Journal that it expects to sell 350 of its charging stations by the end of next year.

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BASF and Sion Team up for New Battery Technology

Brian Yalung — Sat, 16 May 2009 05:42:46 +0000

The demand for batteries is increasing and the zoom is expected to escalate the more in the coming months. And to make sure that they contribute towards stabilizing the demand for it, BASF and Sion Power have combined to speed up the cause to accelerate the commercialization of Sion Power’s proprietary lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery technology, e.g., for the electric vehicle (EV) market and other high-energy applications.

The Sion Power / BASF collaboration targets the development of battery materials to improve Li-S battery life and to increase the energy density and thus extend driving range of future EVs beyond what is currently available with alternative rechargeable battery technologies. Li-S technology already offers significant energy density and weight advantages over those existing technologies.

Improved battery technology is a fundamental requirement for more efficient use of current and renewable energy sources. The recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provides for $2 billion for the development and manufacture of advanced automotive batteries. All major automotive manufactures are vigorously pursuing the introduction of electric vehicles that are environmentally friendly yet provide the range and comfort consumers expect in an automobile, features that cannot be obtained with any currently available battery technology.

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PHEV Passes First Phase

Brian Yalung — Sat, 16 May 2009 05:40:27 +0000

The PHEV has made a lot of people waiting at the edge of their seats and apparently, the future plug-in hybrid electric vehicle has passed the first stage with flying colors. Green Star Products, Inc. today announced that preliminary testing of its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) has been successfully completed at the Corbin Motor Speedway in Kentucky.

This was a preliminary test for the full demonstration event scheduled during the first week of June. However, this preliminary test did produce some impressive on-road efficiency data as follows:

The test run was designed to simulate an intra-city driving delivery truck route at the test track.
The run consisted of 400 laps for a total of 100 miles.
The test included eight 10-minute delivery stops and a short lunch break during the 100-mile run.
The test vehicle was driven by 3 drivers and included 2 track test drivers and Brooks Agnew, President of Global Green Cars.

Intra-city driving delivery vehicles are the highest polluters and least energy efficient vehicles in use today on a per mile basis. For example, 85% of the huge U.S. Post Office fleet travels less than 13 miles per day yet consumes 2 to 4 gallons of gasoline per day. This is equivalent to a mileage of 3 to 6 miles per gallon. Compare this to the 100 mile test run of the GSPI plug-in hybrid which demonstrated over 100 miles per gallon at its preliminary test run.

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New Lithium-ion Factory To Open in Finland

Brian Yalung — Thu, 14 May 2009 05:03:57 +0000

With the demand for batteries expected to increase soon, the opening of more manufacturing plants has become a profitable opportunity. K2 Energy Solutions has revealed that they are constructing a new 90,000 square-foot facility in Varkaus, Finland. The new facility will be used to manufacture safe and eco-friendly high-capacity batteries for Europe’s advanced industrial, energy and transportation needs. It is being constructed in conjunction with K2’s European technology partner, European Batteries.

Utilizing the world’s most advanced lithium battery technology, K2 and EB are working in close collaboration to create the world’s most advanced rechargeable battery. Through this alliance, the companies intend to develop a safer, more efficient battery chemistry that is specifically designed to address Europe’s need for high-capacity rechargeable batteries.

The $44 million facility is expected to be completed in Fall of this year, with full battery production beginning in early 2010.

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Best Buy Will Start Selling Electric Bikes

Brian Yalung — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:19:11 +0000

While the demand is high, Best Buy may do well with this move that they will be carrying e-bikes for consumer demand. Best Buy will be piloting electric-powered personal transportation products at some stores on the West Coast later this spring. Initially, e-bikes by Currie Technologies and Ultra Motor will be available.

According to Bicycle Retailer Magazine, Currie Technologies will be supplying Best Buy with six different Izip models, ranging in price from $499-$2,000. The Southern California-based company will also provide Best Buy with two electric scooters at $299 and $599, according to Currie president Larry Pizzi.

Pizzi also added that these electric bikes will be sold in around twenty stores at first, but that a “larger roll out” was possible for around Christmas time.

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ExxonMobil Announces New Safer Lithium-Ion Batteries

Brian Yalung — Tue, 12 May 2009 05:53:17 +0000

With the demand for lithium-ion batteries expected to increase, ExxonMobil takes the initiative in making sure that they distribute quality and efficient batteries once that happens. ExxonMobil Chemical continues to extend its technology leadership with the development of two new grades of V series co-extruded battery separator films.

These new developmental grades will help make lithium-ion batteries (LIB) safer than ever before for hybrid and electric vehicles, power tools and electronic devices including laptop computers.

Featuring improved thermal stability and lower shutdown temperature for a higher safety margin, the developmental grades add to the company’s battery separator film portfolio that includes the award-winning V-series separator films introduced in 2007.

Based on the same advanced co-extrusion technology platform and proprietary wet bi-orientation manufacturing process as V-series separator films, the developmental grades can help prevent thermal runaway in batteries while providing LIB designers more flexibility in selecting electrode systems and formats in battery designs to improve power and capacity density.

ExxonMobil Chemical currently manufactures battery separator films in Nasu, Japan, and is building a manufacturing facility in Gumi, Korea, to accommodate additional demand and serve global customers reliably and efficiently. The new manufacturing plant will be completed in 2010.

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A New Kind of Electric Scooter Called e-Fem

Brian Yalung — Mon, 11 May 2009 05:43:48 +0000

Giant unveils a new kind of electric scooter option with the launch of the e-Fem. The e-Fem is a cross between an e-bike and e-scooter and is a light e-Scooter which tends more towards electric bikes than to a big scooter.

It is, as Giant CEO Tony Lo indicated at the Shanghai Show to Bike Europe: “A light e-Scooter which tends more towards electric bikes than to a big scooter.

And as such it is an obvious continuation of our development in electric two-wheelers which we already for some years now are selling here in China.”

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