Electric car
PeaPod
29/10/08 13:01 Filed in: Transportation
Peapod Specifications
Estimated Curb Weight 1,290 lbs
Estimated GVW 2,200 lbs
Estimated Payload Capacity 910 lbs
Length 143.6
Height 70.5”
Width 56.5”
Wheelbase 102”
Turning Circle 32 ft
Range Up to 30 miles
Top Speed (High Mode) 25 mph
Top Speed (Low Mode) 15 mph
Standard Features
• Six 12-volt flooded electrolyte batteries with the option
of six 12-volt maintenance-free batteries
• 72-volt battery system with onboard charger
• One-year limited warranty
• Dual A-arm front suspension with coil over shock
• Welded aluminum space-frame using custom
aluminum-alloy extrusions
• Front-wheel drive with speed reducer
and integral differential
• Solid-state custom motor controller
with under and over voltage detector
• Regenerative braking, motor thermal protection
and top speed regulation
• Rack-and-pinion steering
Web Site http://www.greenecomobility.com
No More Gas Cars
26/04/08 08:25 Filed in: Transportation
Global Warming Gasoline and diesel powered motor vehicles generate almost 25% of the pollutants responsible for climate change. But driving a Myers Motors' NmG means that you can reduce the amount of CO2 and greenhouse gases you emit by more than 70% per mile that you drive, and that's if you recharge on the power grid. The news gets better when you pair your NmG with a home-based renewable energy system because then you can enjoy driving without any emissions contributing to our environmental problems.
Oil Addiction The U.S. imports more than 60% of its oil and most of that goes to transportation. This adds close to 30% to our national trade deficit and could leave us vulnerable since much of the oil is abundant in areas that are politically unstable. NmG stands for No more Gas because it zips along at 75 mph on electricity.
Congestion The NmG is just the right size for the daily commuting needs of the 91 million Americans who go to work or school alone in vehicles designed to carry four to eight passengers. It nimbly fits into very tight parking spaces and you can drive in the carpool lane without the hassel of picking up the rest of the carpool.
Energy Efficiency Waste is no longer socially acceptable. The NmG offers you a smarter choice to reach your daily destination.
BREAKING: Subaru expanding R1e pilot program to NY
18/03/08 17:01 Filed in: Transportation
That Subaru R1e caught driving the streets of Manhattan over the weekend foreshadows the expansion the car's field-test program to the United States. Subaru is expected to make a formal announcement within the next hour or so, but we can preview it for you here now. The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will receive two R1e vehicles to pilot in the same way the cars are being used in Japan.
Full article http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/03/17/breaking-subaru-expanding-r1e-pilot-program-to-ny/
Electric Vehicle With Exxon Technology
03/02/08 08:42 Filed in: Transportation
Electrovaya.com is one of many companies out there trying to develop energy efficient consumer applications via its own spin of eco-friendly technology. This company's latest offering falls into the automobile category - it is called the Maya-300. The Maya-300 is described as your typical zero-emission, low-speed electric vehicle. It's powered by Electrovaya's "Lithium Ion SuperPolymer" technology with integrated battery management. This technology will reportedly allow this little vehicle to get up to 120 miles on a single charge, with its top speed being electronically regulated to 25 or 35 mph. This isn't exactly comparable to a traditional car, but for trips around town it might do the trick. It has an on-board battery charger which works with a standard 110v outlet.
Read full article ecogeek.org