Sneak Preview of New Electric Car Movie

In 2006, thousands of electric cars were destroyed by the companies that built them. Today, less than five years later, the electric car is back…with a vengeance.

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Electric Car Designs – What Is Missing?

Terry Bolton asked: There are yearly contests for engineering students, as well as high school students that can enter their electric car designs that promote the development of this automotive technology. Despite the fact the electric auto has been manufactured, and forgotten there is a continuous push for more optimal designs that can utilize battery

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The Electric Cars DC Power Source Improvements

Larry Bauge asked: For many years the electric cars dc batteries have seen several design tests to check out different theories. Back then prototypes were typically built to test the system designs and make adjustments before offering the final product up for sale. Today we have costly gas and great battery technology which has actually

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Electric Cars and the Kindness of Strangers

ShareGuest blog by Cara Miale March 23, 2011 As if we dont have enough phobias already, now there is range anxiety, a malady brought on by the electric car. But its okay; there is a cure, or rather an app for that. Studies indicate that many electric car drivers and those considering joining the

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Electric Vehicle Invented

Richard Chapo asked: Many say the electric vehicle will never exist, but popular hybrid vehicles are a variation of them. To under electric vehicles, it is prudent to know who and when they were invented. The electric vehicle has been heralded for many years as the vehicle of the future. This type of electrically powered vehicle is better for the environment and less expensive to run than traditional gasoline powered vehicles, and can be built from existing vehicle parts with a few modifications. With all of the focus on hybrid and electric vehicles in recent years, you might think the time when the electric vehicle was developed was relatively recently, but this is not the case. So, when was the electric vehicle invented? Historians have recorded that between 1832 and 1839 (the exact year is uncertain), Robert Anderson of Scotland invented the first electric powered vehicles. This crude model was not exactly what would be considered a vehicle by today’s standards, but was definitely the forefather of electric vehicles today. Around 1842, more practical and usable electric vehicles were developed in America by Thomas Davenport, and in Scotland by Robert Davidson. While the evolution of the electric vehicle invented more possibilities, France and Great Britain were the only two countries to really start focusing on the electric vehicle, in the late 1800′s. In 1895, the United States finally got on board with developing electric powered vehicles, after an electric tricycle was built by A.L. Ryker. The first commercial version of an electric vehicle or vehicle was found in 1897, when the Electric Carriage and Wagon Company of Philadelphia built a fleet of electric powered taxis for New York City. The years 1899 and 1900 were the best years in the history of electric vehicles for the United States, as electric vehicles outsold any other type of vehicle in these two years. Production of electric vehicles peaked in the year 1912, and these type of vehicles enjoyed success into the 1920′s, after which there was a marked decline in the demand for electric vehicles. As more and more road systems were developed crossing the US, the need for longer range vehicles became apparent. Coupled with the finding of oil in Texas, which meant gasoline was more affordable for everyday use, combustion engines quickly became the more popular engine for vehicles. Today, the electric vehicles invented in the last half of the 20th century are seen as the wave of the future for eco-friendly vehicles. The same problems still plague electric vehicles that did so in the 1920′s, including slow speeds and short ranges, but hopefully with new technology, electric vehicles will be able to replace the polluting combustion engine vehicles we drive today. Read more on Electric Vehicle Invented…

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Electric Car Manufacturers

Jose Marc Castro asked: While many of the electric car manufacturers in the headlines today are well-known companies we’ve also seen the emergence of new up-and-coming companies which are specifically targeted at the electric vehicle market. So who are the major players in electric car market and who should we look out for in the future? Tesla motors Tesla motors is a company which will be forever associated with the electric vehicle market and having only been incorporated back in July 2003 it is amazing to see the reputation and respect the company has attracted. Since the introduction of electric vehicle, companies such as Tesla motors have attempted to push technology to the limit and Tesla motors has concentrated upon the sports car market with great success. The Tesla Roadster is perhaps the most recognisable electric car on the market today and while the first model was introduced shortly after the company was incorporated it is still in demand today and has grown with the company. Global Electric Motorcars (GEM) GEM is also a relatively young company although its roots can be traced back to 1992 when a group of ex-General Motors engineers got together to try and attack the electric vehicle market. Such was the early success of the company that it was eventually swallowed up by Daimler Chrysler and became part of the motor giant in December 2000. There is no doubt the backing of a massive parent group has helped the company but it has to be said that the initial ideas introduced in 1992 form the basis for what is one of the fastest growing electric car companies at the moment. REVA electric car company The REVA electric car company began as a joint venture back in 1994 and still has its roots firmly within India. Like so many of the early start-up electric vehicle companies, control was acquired by a larger operation in May 2010 in the shape of Mahindra and Mahindra, one of India’s more prominent vehicle manufacturers. While there may well be some adjustments to earlier partnerships for engines and other equipment there is no doubt that the REVA electric car company is also set to move on to bigger and better things in the future. General Motors Despite the fact that General Motors is now making a play for the electric car market this is a company which many believe held back the electric vehicle after releasing the EV1 back in 1990 and then withdrawing the car from the market at the height of its popularity. Many believe there was some form of political interference with regards to the withdrawal of the EV1 but this has never been proven although ultimately General Motors is now more heavily involved in the electric car market than ever before. Conclusion After initially seeming to discount the electric vehicle market we are now seeing many of the major traditional car manufacturers acquiring relatively young companies and looking to break into the market this way. There are plenty of young up-and-coming electric vehicle companies which have proven themselves in their relatively short history who are now very much on the buying list of the majors. Solar power Read more on Electric Car Manufacturers… Subscribe to the comments for this post? Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Post this on Diigo Post on Google Buzz Add this to Mister Wong Share this on Mixx Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Tweet This!

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Convert My Car to Electric – How to Convert a Gas Car to Electric

Steve Somerton asked: You must be aware of the hype that has been recently created around the electric car. In these times of fuel crisis, when man is desperately trying to find an alternative way of commuting, the electric car is a boon to all of us. In electric cars, there are fuel cells that give your car the required power to run. Electric cars are environment friendly and at the same time, it is highly efficient and cost effective. One of the best ways in which you can help your environment become pollution free is to convert your car to electric. The electric car does not emit harmful gases that cause pollution. You can also get hold of hybrid electric cars that are really cool and make a great style statement while helping the Green Movement. Rather than investing in a brand new electric car, it is better if you convert your car to electric. In that way, you will be maximizing the use of your old car and saving up on quite a lot of money. There are many benefits of electric cars and noise reduction is one of them. Normal gasoline driven cars make a lot of noise while the electric cars are very silent. Now, at first sight, it is almost impossible to distinguish an electric car from a car that runs on gasoline. However, if you look closely, there are certain differences, apart from the reduced noise, which characterize the electric car. Given below are the features that will help you identify an electric car: 1. Instead of the gasoline engine, you will have an electric motor. 2. All the power is derived from a series of rechargeable batteries. 3. The controller, which gets the power from the batteries, gives power to the electric motor. These are certain features that help distinguish an electric car from a gasoline car. Thus, if you want to convert your car to electric, you need to keep these things in mind while you make the transformation. The first step, if you want to convert your car to electric, will be to remove the internal combustion engine and to put an electric motor in there. Apart from that, you have to add a bank of batteries that will help your car run on electricity. The overall cost, when you convert your car to electric, will be around $6000 for the parts and $1000 to $3000 for the batteries and the installation. Although it does look a tad expensive, imagine the benefits that you will get after the conversion. It will be an emission free car that preserves the environment and on top of that, it will cost you just a few cents per mile to run your car. An electric car also requires lesser maintenance and the parts of your car are cleaner and better if it is electric. Another good thing is that electric cars will fetch you quite a sum when you sell them off. An old gasoline car does not have a good resale value but the electric car is way ahead in this aspect. Apart from the batteries, which you need to replace every three or four years, there is no other major expense involved in maintaining electric cars. Thus, keeping all this in mind, it is a very good idea to convert your car to electric. As for the performance, electric cars can do 50 to 90 miles per hour. And the recharging process takes about six to twelve hours. So keeping all these statistics in mind, go for the conversion and be the proud owner of an environment friendly vehicle. Solar power Read more on Convert My Car to Electric – How to Convert a Gas Car to Electric… Subscribe to the comments for this post? Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Post this on Diigo Post on Google Buzz Add this to Mister Wong Share this on Mixx Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Tweet This! what kind of alternative energies could you use and how to power your house? solar power as an alternative energy source

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Nissan Leaf sells out for 2010 – more than 19,000 orders so far

The Nissan Leaf, the electric car from Nissan due at the end of this year, has received so many pre-orders that Nissan may stop taking Leaf reservations. Nissan’s CEO, Carlos Ghosn, made the announcement this week at a speech before the Detroit Economic Club, where Mr. Ghosn also announced that they are breaking ground Related posts: Nissan Leaf pre-orders ahead of expectations Nissan adding all electric Leaf to its lineup in 2010 Nissan Leaf pricing announced – about $27,000 in US (after tax credits)

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Massachusetts homeowners can now sell electricity back to the power company

Massachusetts’ new net metering law goes into effect tomorrow (December 1st), and that is good news for alternative energy producing homeowners and businesses. Net metering means that you can sell any excess electricity that you produce back to the electric company – in effect, the meter runs both ways. And the new

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Heating Small Spaces With Solar Energy For The Do It Yourselfer

Energy saving is very important nowadays. That's because the cost of fossil fuels keeps going up, which means the electric bills are also going up. (…)

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