wind powered eco lotus: ecotricity

Ecotricity, an electric company known for harnessing nature and developing systems that provide green and affordable electricity to all, will develop a wind-powered car-- a retrofitted version of the Lotus Exige. It will have a transparent trunk, so that its inner workings can be seen by all.

The company’s founder, Dale Vince, states that he and his team are currently working to transform a Lotus Exige couple with no aspect of the car going untouched. The car would contain 96 batteries and it is expected that the car would have a top speed of over 100 mph and would be able to accelerate from standstill to 62 mph in about four seconds. The first prototype of the car is expected to be unveiled within the next few months with mass production to follow.

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electric car: peugot leonin

Concept car designer Liviu Tudoran has designed an eco-friendly electric car for Peugeot that complements the Lion image that we see in the car brand’s logo. The car, the Peugeot Leonin, has an electric engine mounted in the back of the car which is powered by a battery supply unit that rests under the front hood.
If developed, Tudoran's car could reach a speed of about 160 km/h and will have a range of around 500km. The car’s body will be made from aluminum composite, hard plastic, carbon fiber and glass. The car will be equipped with an LCD screen in the main console that shows the video captured by the hi-resolution camera mounted on the back of the car in place of a traditional rear view mirror.

If massed produced its cost could be somewhere between €18,000 and €25,000, depending on the level of technological equipment inside the car.


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haute news: the mini is going electric

BMW will introducing an electric version of its iconic MINI at the November LA Auto Show. Equipped with a 572-pound lithium ion battery, the MINI E reportedly has a range of 150 miles after an 8-hour charge. 204-horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque, 0-60 in 8 seconds and the top speed has been limited to 95 miles per hour. The entire car weighs in at a bit over 3,200 pounds and regenerative braking is used to extend the range. Body modifications are minimal, with unique badges and paint separating the E from its gas-powered siblings. On the inside, the gages are new: a multi-function unit in front of the driver, though the speedometer is still front and center in the middle of the dash.
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castagna electric fiat 500

The brand new Fiat 500 Tender Two by Castagna is an attempt to recreate the fiat powering it with a zero-emission electric engine. The new Fiat has a more compact look, wooden side panels, a striped canvas rooftop and brand new interiors.

The zero-emission electric engine power is supplied by MES-DEA. It has a top speed of 81 mph and a range of a good 87 miles for a single 4-hour charge.

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electric mini for 2009: haute autos

Yes, I love minis--I have always wanted an electric version having seen some conversions on youtube. Unfortunately only 500 of these haute electric Minis will only be released. BMW must developing these to meet California’s strict emissions regulations, which require that automakers build and release a set number of zero emission vehicles in the state. The electric Minis will have a silver body and a yellow roof. Perhaps BMW will rethink this once everyone is clamoring for them.

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zap cars: haute electric

I love these cute little Zap Cars-I cannot wait for them to come out with the Zap X
and the Alias!
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electric cars: mullen motors

The all-electric, 120 mph L1X-75 GT from Mullen Motor Company and Hybrid Technologies Inc. The L1X-75 GT costs $125,000, has less range of 100 miles and will be available later this summer. Hybrid Technologies has been working for years on the L1X-75 GT and plans to market it first to the wealthy in Japan, the United Arab Emirates and the US. The carbon fiber body and vehicle platform are made in L.A. and the electric drive system is made in Mooresville, North Carolina (that's another difference from Tesla). The 100-mile range comes after 4-6 hours of charging.

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think: electric cars norway

Think Cars Norway offers environmentally friendly vehicles, produced in a low carbon Norwegian factory. Eco transportation with wonderful Scandinavian design. Porsche Consulting helped to make it the most efficient small assembly plant in Europe. The company already 17 years old, manufactures an electrical vehicle that meets the expectations of a modern city car. The TH!NK city is an emission free, safe vehicle-100% electric meeting all safety requirements. The cars have batteries good for 180 km on a single charge.
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