Category Archives: Electric Car

I just want to set the record straight here, since a couple concept cars have been getting a lot of press lately. The purpose of concept cars is to make you think that a car company is developing “your perfect … Continue reading →

Here’s a nice article detailing the difference between hydrogen production and distribution, and direct electricity distribution, for use in vehicles.

I was driving on the highway today, and was looking at the other cars, and parcitularly, their “badging”. I saw things like “5.8″, “V8″, “Turbo”, “2.0T”, “VR6″ and even an occasional “Fuel Injection”, “HSD”, “VTEC” or “VVTI”. What I realized … Continue reading →

I’ve had this long-standing theory that what the world needs is an “Electric Formula-1″ class. Why? Because the world needs the following things: Something to push the limits of EV (Electric Vehicle) technology (batteries, charging, motors, weight, etc.) Something to … Continue reading →

Okay, I really hate to write this post, but I’ve been subscribed to ev@listproc.sjsu.edu for a while now, and I’ve gotten almost zero useful information from it. I’m tempted to write up something similar for them to read, but I … Continue reading →

Tesla Roadster = Lotus Elise ($50,000) – Crappy Toyota Engine ($10,000) + Electric AC drivetrain ($20,000) + Lithium Ion Batteries ($10,000) Will it outperform an Exige? It sure would be cool to see the “Tesla Cup” in SCCA.

Basically what I was expecting: An electric Lotus Elise (literally). Get the scoop on the wired blog, including pictures! There’s also a nice article on wired. I’m sure more will be forthcoming from their Official Website tonight or tomorrow. Click … Continue reading →

Kokam sells Lithium Polymer batteries that might just be usable in an EV. The guys at ProEV say that the 70 amp/hr battery is $362.60 each, and the 40 amp/hr battery is $207.20 each, and that bulk discounts are available. … Continue reading →