Posts Tagged ‘Electric Vehicles’

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Valmet Eva Electric Car Gets Some Noticing In Europe

A new electric concept car from Valmet Automotive features on-board infotainment via Nokia smartphone technology, onboard navigation, and even a charger unit that can be activated via SMS.

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Some Automakers Unite For Global Electric Vehicle Charging Standard

Chademo, a group forged by Toyota and Nissan, will work to develop a standard for charging electric vehicles, as well as increasing the availability of fast-charge stations worldwide.

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Californians Eligible For State Rebates On Electric Car Purchases

Beginning Monday, March 15, California residents interested in purchasing a new electric vehicle will receive a sizable rebate from the state’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Project.

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Trigon Electric Vehicle Concept Looks Like Squeezed Golf Cart

Designers Alexandros TH Katinis and Kim Katinis have unveiled their concept for the Trigon, a single-seat, three-wheeled electric vehicle designed for agility and environmental friendliness.

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Report: Green Car Buyers Want Bells And Whistles, Not Just Eco

A new survey conducted in North America and Europe finds that six out of ten car-buyers want the same bells and whistles in a green vehicle that they’ll find in the gas-only competition.

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OEX-B Expedition Vehicle Concept Does The Hybrid Moon Buggy Thing

A concept vehicle created for panoramic landscape viewing on off-road expeditions features in-wheel motors driven by an electric-diesel hybrid system.

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Joule EV Slowly Nearing Production Model Finish Line

Almost two years since its last showing, the final design of Optimal Energy’s Joule electric vehicle is being unveiled at this month’s Geneva Motor Show.

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Sofa Boat: A Couch Potato’s Electric Boat Dream Come True

Abra Marine has designed a sea-faring version of everyone’s favorite living room furniture: the sofa boat, a 3.5-meter all-electric sofa-shaped boat capable of seating three passengers and steered via joystick.

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HumanCar Takes Page From Fred Flintstone Via Human Power

In the mood for some exercise in tandem with your driving? We suggest the HumanCar, a vehicle whose forward propulsion is supplied by the rowing motion of its one to four occupants.

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Volkswagen Wants To Be King Of The Green Car Hill By 2018

Volkswagen is going green with its car line up in a very aggressive manner, with the stated goal of being the market leader of green vehicles by the year 2018.