Archive for April, 2009
eRUF - all-electric Porsche 911
Submitted April 16, 2009 • Category: Electric Cars • 410 ViewsIn 2008 RUF Automobile GmbH presented the first electrically powered sports car from Germany: The eRUF. The car is based on a Porsche 911 powered by a single electric engine with a top speed of 140 mph and a range over 190 miles. RUF Automobile will produce a small series on the basis of this [...]
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Saab 9-X Biohybrid concept car
Submitted April 15, 2009 • Category: Ethanol • 751 ViewsThe Saab 9-X Biohybrid concept car was first shown on the Geneva Motor Show in 2008. The car runs both regular gasoline and Ethanol (E85). The fuel consumption is about 37 mpg on E85 and 48 on regular gas and the CO2 emissions are 105 g/km (E85). The Saab 9-X Biohybrid concept car is powered [...]
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Home made all-electric Eagle Talon
Submitted April 14, 2009 • Category: Electric Cars • 463 ViewsThe Eagle Talon is a sports coupe that was manufactured by the car manufacturer Diamond-Star Motors (DSM) between 1989 and 1998. David Murray got his 1993 Eagle Talon from a junkyard for just $750 but he spent about $4,000 more to convert it to run on electricity alone. Now Murray can drive about 300 miles [...]
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2009 Honda Civic Hybrid in Atomic Blue Pearl
Submitted April 12, 2009 • Category: Hybrid Cars • 487 ViewsThe 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid with its refined gasoline-electric powertrain, that consists of a super-efficient 1.3-liter gasoline engine paired with a lightweight and high-output electric motor, is living proof that environment protection and style can go hand in hand.
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All-electric muscle car Dodge ZEO
Submitted April 11, 2009 • Category: Electric Cars • 742 ViewsAt the 2008 North American International Auto Show Dodge showed driving enthusiasts and tree-huggers what the next generation of muscle cars could be like. The concept car Dodge ZEO is equipped with a single 268-horsepower electric motor and lithium-ion batteries. It has 4 seats and can do 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds. The electric sports [...]
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ZENN - Neighborhood Electric Vehicle
Submitted April 11, 2009 • Category: Electric Cars • 256 ViewsZENN (Zero Emission, No Noise) is a neighborhood electric vehicle built by ZENN Motor Company. It has two seats and the batteries provide a range of 40 miles. Two years ago Ian Clifford, CEO of ZENN Motor Company, gave a detailed overview of the ZENN and all it’s features and benefits.
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All-electric 1975 Volkswagen Beetle (VW Type 1)
Submitted April 10, 2009 • Category: Electric Cars • 606 ViewsThe Volkswagen Beetle is an economy car produced by the German auto maker Volkswagen (VW) from 1938 until 2003. Richard from Olympia, Washington is very concerned about the world we’re leaving to our children and grandchildren. That’s why he converted his 1975 Volkswagen Beetle to run on electricity nine years ago. The batteries provide a [...]
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The all-electric Aptera 2e
Submitted April 9, 2009 • Category: Electric Cars • 488 ViewsThe Aptera was designed around a simple idea: Efficiency. So the most important thing was to reduce drag by making the car body more aerodynamic. And that’s what Aptera Motors did. Check out this video about the three-wheeled electric car of the future (only the first 50 seconds).
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Mercedes S 400 Hybrid
Submitted April 9, 2009 • Category: Hybrid Cars • 883 ViewsMercedes-Benz wants to make the S-Class comfortable and at the same time efficient driving. With the new hybrid drive system the Mercedes luxury class is greener than ever before. The electric engine is powered by a very small but powerful lithium-ion-battery and the car has a estimated combined fuel economy of 26 to 29 mpg.
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Testing the Subaru R1e electric car in NYC
Submitted April 8, 2009 • Category: Electric Cars • 641 ViewsThe Subaru R1e is an all-electric microcar. In 2008 two of these battery-powered vehicles became part of New York Power Authority’s fleet. Here’s a report about the small green car that ist tested in the Big Apple (New York City).
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