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Table of contents
1 Overview
2 At PESWiki
3 Electric Cars for Sale

3.1 Models
3.2 Dealers
3.3 Rentals

4 Concept Cars

4.1 Government & Politics
4.2 In the News

5 Cautions
6 See also
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Overview

For article , see PowerPedia:Electric vehicle.
  • What Electric Cars are Available Today in the U.S.? (http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/07/what_electric_c.php#perma) - Cites two electric cars presently available for sale in the U.S — the NmG , part car, part motorcycle; and the Zap! Xebra, which costs under $10,000, with 40-50 mile range. (Maybe missed a few). Others coming soon. (TreeHugger; July 25, 2006)
  • Why We Need Electric Cars (http://www.motherearthnews.com/Green-Transportation/2006-10-01/Why_We_Need_Electric_Cars) - Electric Vehicles have overwhelming advantages over gasoline vehicles in fuel cost, emissions and energy independence. Solar recharged electric vehicles are 50 to 3,000 times more efficient than burning biofuels, based on sun to wheel energy conversion rates. (Mother Earth News; October/November 2006)
  • The Top Ten electric vehicles you can buy now (http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/02/07/the-top-ten-electric-vehicles-you-can-buy-today-for-the-most-pa/) - The list of retired EVs is long and, for some, emotional: the EV1, the Ranger EV, the RAV4 EV and so on. Instead of mourning, get off the gas in 2007 with one of these: Tesla Roadster , UEV Spyder (http://www.universalelectricvehicle.com/) , Phoenix SUT , Miles ZX40 (http://www.milesautomotive.com/) , ZENN , GEM (http://www.gemcar.com/) , Smart EV (http://www.hybridtechnologies.com/products.php?sec=1) , Mullen L1X-75 (http://www.hybridtechnologies.com/products.php?sec=1&id=3) , G-Wiz (http://www.goingreen.co.uk/) , Kurrent (http://getkurrent.com/home.html) (AutoblogGreen; Feb. 7, 2007)
  • EV Finder (http://www.evfinder.com/) - Full Sized EVs, City EVs, NEVs, 3 Wheel EVs
  • Electric Cars - Elektromobiliai (http://www.soft.lt/ecars/) - list of electric cars
  • Robert Q. Riley Enterprises (http://www.rqriley.com/plans.html) - Plans for building an electric vehicle: Tri-Magnum, Doran, Trimuter, Urba Electric, El Chopper ET
  • Vortex (http://www.vortexplans.com/) - Plans for building a three wheeled electric vehicle.
  • Electric Cars: A Look Into the Past (http://library.thinkquest.org/20463/evs4sale.html) - Chevrolet S-10 Electric, Chrysler EPIC Minivan, Ford Ranger EV, General Motors EV1, Honda EV Plus, Nissan Altra EV, Toyota RAV4-EV
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At PESWiki

  • Tesla Motors Inc. Nears Launch of First Vehicle - Tesla Roadster is 100% electric, not hybrid. Four wheel drive (in-wheel motors) make it faster than most sports cars; and it has a 250+ mile range. Major VC backed ($40 million) company debuted the car July 19, 2006 in Santa Monica.
  • ZENN Motor Company - A Canadian developer, manufacturer and supplier of electrically powered vehicles currently sells two models in the U.S. The ZENN is an affordable Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) with a regulated maximum speed of 25 mph and a range of 35 miles on a full charge. The vehicle can be recharged overnight from a standard electrical outlet.
  • Phoenix Motorcars electric cars - Phoenix Motorcars, headquartered in Ojai, California, is an early leader in the mass production of full function, freeway speed electric automobiles. Entertaining fleet orders for Sport Utility Trucks (SUT).
  • Venturi Automobiles - Features three electric models, including the Eclectic -- an urban 3-seater electro-solar or wind vehicle is the first production energy-autonomous vehicle in history. Eclectic takes advantage of moments of immobilisation to store energy in its NiMH batteries. It offers a range up to 50 km at a speed of 50 km/hr and can also be recharged from the grid in 5 hours. Production of 20 vehicles has commenced and 200 will be launched in June 2007.
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Electric Cars for Sale

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Models

  • Renault Kangoo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_Kangoo) - Only available in Europe. Also known as the Nissan Kubicstar.
  • Mitsubishi i MiEV drives the halls at 2008 New York Auto Show (http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-9898978-48.html?tag=keyword) - During press days for the 2008 New York auto show (http://www.autoshowny.com/), Mitsubishi drove its electric i MiEV (http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/10/14/mitsubishi-imiev-gets-20-30-percent-more-range-from-new-battery/) up and down the hall, because it could. While gas-powered cars were prohibited from driving in the hall, the i MiEV was allowed to troll by the booths of its automotive competitors. Video from the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show (http://www.evworld.com/article.cfm?storyid=1352) (CNet Reviews; March 19, 2008)
  • Stevens Vehicles (http://www.stevensvehicles.co.uk/) - Zero Emission Zecar, Zevan and Zecab, 2 pence per mile to drive. (Green Car Congress; March 1, 2008) (Thanks RLP)
  • Inflatable, Affordable Electric Car Announced (http://pesn.com/2007/09/15/9500498_WhisperT_inflatable_electric_car/) - Low cost inflatable electric car is announced as world's first crash-proof, long range, flat-pack vehicle. Imagine a pre-deployed air bag forming the body of the car. (PESN; Sept. 14, 2007)
  • First Peek Inside the eBox (http://www.evworld.com/syndicated/evworld_article_1084.cfm) - AC Propulsion gives EV World correspondent first glimpse of battery electric Scion xB conversion.
  • eBox (http://www.acpropulsion.com/ebox/) - Electric car from AC Propulsion has a top speed of 95 mph, a range up to 180 miles and a 2 hour fast charge. eBox is made by converting a Toyota Scion xB to electric power that is stored in a lithium ion battery made from 5,088 small cells.
  • Zap (http://www.zapworld.com/) New, Demo, and Used Electric Cars Available. Featuring Xebra (http://www.zapworld.com/ZAPWorld.aspx?id=188) and OBVIO ! 828E (http://www.zapworld.com/ZAPWorld.aspx?id=308)
  • OBVIO! (http://www.obvio.ind.br/obviona/home.htm) will develop and introduce lithium-ion-powered electric cars based on its 828 and 012 microsport car designs for export to North America. OBVIO! has a strategic partnership with California automobile distributor ZAP (http://www.zapworld.com/ZAPWorld.aspx?id=308), which has agreed to be the exclusive North American distributor and has pre-purchased 50,000 OBVIO! units.
  • In-Wheel Motor, Plug-in Series Hybrid MINI (http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/08/pmls_inwheel_mo.html) - PML Flightlink (http://www.pmlflightlink.com/) and Synergy Innovations have unveiled the QED, which uses four brushless permanent motors in its wheels, a 21 kWh lithium-polymer battery pack and a 250cc two-cylinder, four-stroke engine as the genset. The QED has an all-electric range of 200-250 miles and a total range of about 932 miles. The car accelerates from 0-62 mph in less than 5 seconds. (Green Car Congress; Aug. 28, 2006). See also PML Flightlink Electric Mini Cooper - Car News (http://www.caranddriver.com/carnews/12050/pml-flightlink-electric-mini-cooper.html)
  • Mullen Motor Company (http://www.mullenmotorco.com/) and Hybrid Technologies (http://www.hybridtechnologies.com/) - The all-electric, 120 mph L1X-75 GT costs $125,000 has a range of 100 miles.
  • Hybrid Technologies (http://www.hybridtechnologies.com/) R-Electric Car Co. sells lithium battery electric cars like the Smart Car, R-Car Chrysler Crossfire and PT Cruiser. These zero emissions vehicles can travel 70-90 mph for 100-125 miles.
  • Once-in-a-Lifetime Electric Car (http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/10/06/sams-club-to-sell-lithium-ion-electric-car-in-christmas-promoti/) - Sam's Club (http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?catg=9412), a unit of Wal-Mart, will sell a 70 mph Mercedes-Benz Smart electric car in a once-only Christmas promotion. For $35,000 you get lithium-ion batteries from Hybrid Technologies (http://www.hybridtechnologies.com/), bringing the car's range to over 100 miles. (AutoblogGreen; Oct. 6, 2007)
  • Electric Transportation Solutions (http://www.electrictransport.net/shop/category.asp?catid=6) - Full Performance Electric Cars - These cars have a top speed of 85 mph. Replica kits for Porsche 993 and 959 and Rolls Royce Silver Spur conversion.
  • Universal Electric Vehicle (http://www.universalelectricvehicle.com/) - The Electrum Spyder electric convertible provides a range of up to 150 miles and a top speed of 80 miles an hour. It uses nickel zinc batteries which can be charged from a 220v or 110v outlet in 2-8 hr. Priced at $69,995, accepting orders December 2006.
  • Miles Automotive Group (http://www.milesautomotive.com/) - Introducing the first line of zero-emissions all electric vehicles manufactured in China to the highest international standards.
  • Miles Javlon XS500 all-electric sedan (http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/04/03/afvi-show-tell-me-is-the-miles-javlon-30-000-all-electric-sed/) - Miles Automotive (http://www.milesautomotive.com/) rolled-out their all-electric, five-seat sedan with an 85 mph top speed and a 150+ mile range, that starts at $29,500. It has a 320 V, 25 kWh, 80 Ah lithium-ion battery that takes six hours to charge, and will become available for sale by the end of 2008. (AutoblogGreen; Apr. 3, 2007)
  • Kewet (http://www.elbilnorge.no/) buddy (http://www.kewet.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7&bakgrunn=english) from Norway. Kewet test drive (http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/12/17/go-with-danny-on-a-quick-test-drive-of-the-kewet-buddy-in-the-uk/).
  • Commuter Cars Corporation (http://www.commutercars.com/) - Tango - Doubling freeways. Quadrupling parking. 0-60 mph in 4 seconds.
  • HighTechScience.org (http://www.hightechscience.org/sparrow.htm) Sparrow is a single passenger all electric vehicle with a top speed of 75-80 mph. Now manufactured by Myers Motors (http://www.myersmotors.com/) as the NmG (No More Gas)
  • Myers Motors (http://www.myersmotors.com/) - Qui Moto electric vehicle coming summer 2007. Two passenger seating, 60 mile range, 70 mph speed, 110 volt charging, 1000 miles on less than $25 of fuel.
  • Cleanova (http://www.cleanova.com/public/sve/) - French electric car by Groupe Dassault (http://www.dassault.fr/filiale.php?docid=82) and Heuliez (http://www.heuliez.com/fr/pages/our_products/electric.php)
  • Sakura (http://www.sbsbsb.com/) in the UK. With a sleek and dynamic chassis and a great attention to detail Maranello4 (http://www.maranello4cycle.com/) is clearly made in Italy.
  • ATT R&D (http://www.attrd.com/) - Parade is a highway legal Korean made MPV model electric vehicle with a top speed of 70 mph and up to 150 mile range for around $20,000. The drive motor is located between the rear wheels with the batteries underneath the passengers, enhancing safety and performance. It offers dual air bags, crash-worthy aluminum body with crumple zone, ABS and climate control system.
  • Esoro E301 (http://www.esoro.ch/english/content/kernk/nhanst/e301/e.htm) from Switzerland
  • Frazer-Nash Research (http://www.frazer-nash.com/) City Car LSV
  • Twike.com (http://www.twike.com/) and Twike.us (http://www.twike.us/) - 53 mph - 80 mile range - equivalent of 300 to 600 miles per gallon.
  • World Class Exotics (http://www.worldclassexotics.com/index.htm) - Porsche, Lamborghini, and Rolls Royce Electric cars
  • e-ride Industries (http://www.e-ride.com/) - EXV4 & EXV2 Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
  • Unique Motor Company (http://www.uniquemotorcompany.co.uk/qpodcityelec.php) - QPOD City Elec is safer than scooters, has a 45 km/h top speed, made by Secma (http://www.secmavehicule.com/)
  • Wilderness E.V. (http://www.e-volks.com/geo.html) offers Volkswagen Beetles, Geo Metros and Ford Festivas that are already converted to electric power. Prices starting at $1,995 ready to drive.
  • Electrovaya Maya-100 (http://www.electrovaya.com/transportation/master/Default.aspx) - Up to 230 mile / 360 km range. Top speed (regulated) of 140 kph / 80 mph.
  • Electrovaya Launches Maya-300 (http://www.greencarcongress.com/2008/01/electrovaya-lau.html) - Electrovaya (http://www.electrovaya.com/) is launching the Maya-300 low-speed electric vehicle with a 120 mile range on a single charge. It is powered by Electrovaya’s lithiated manganese oxide battery that offers 40-60% higher energy density with comparable safety to its Phosphate-Series offerings, incorporating battery separator films from ExxonMobil. (Green Car Congress; Jan. 23, 2008)
  • CITROËN Berlingo (http://www.citroen.com/CWW/en-US/RANGE/PrivateCars/Berlingo/default/PRESENTATION_NEW.htm) - Choice of Electric, Petrol, Diesel or NGV. Used Berlingos (http://www.berlingo-e.co.uk/) are sold in the UK (http://drivelectric.com/Used_Berlingos.htm).
  • C-Fee (http://www.c-fee.com/) - electric cars made in Thailand
  • Ariana-EV (http://www.ariana-ev.com/) - ISFCEV Intelligent Solar Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle - High Performance Vehicle with 400- 500 Km Range & 160 km/h speed.
  • Free Drive EV (http://www.freedrive-ev.com/) - The Solar Bug is a fun, inexpensive, economical, solar power supported personal electric vehicle.
  • CityCom (http://www.cityel.de/) - German CityEl is powered by a 2.5Kw electric engine that has a range of 70 - 90 Km.
  • Elcat Electric Vehicles (http://www.elcat.fi/eng/) - Finland - Elcat Citywagon 202 - A more powerful, greatly improved electric vehicle for passenger use. See Dragon Electric Vehicles (http://www.a222.co.uk/electricvanandcar/index.html) in the U.K.
  • BigMan (http://www.bigmanev.com/) - The strong, tough, durable, revolutionary, "ZERO EMISSIONS" Electric Powered Low Speed Vehicle (LSV)
  • Cart-Rite (http://www.cart-rite.com/home.html) - The ultimate corporate identity golf cart
  • Elettrica (http://www.travelelectric.co.uk/) - A compact city car that runs on electricity, and can travel at speeds of up to 45mph for up to 70 miles on a single charge, by Start Lab (http://www.startlab.it/). See also South Coast Scooters (http://www.southcoastscooters.biz/) offers Brand New Electric Cars.
  • Columbia ParCar (http://www.parcar.com/) - NEVs
  • E-Z-GO (http://www.ezgo.com/) - Golf cars and utility vehicles
  • VentureOne (http://www.flytheroad.com/) - three-wheeler will be available as a hybrid with 300 mile range or as an all electric vehicle with 120 mile range. It seats two and is capable of 100 mph with 100 mpg fuel efficiency and can tilt almost 45º in turns. To be released in late 2008, priced in the $20,000 range.
  • SUNN - solar powered car kit - uses no fuel (http://www.sunnev.com/) - You can custom design and build your own car which can be driven on roads with a speed limit of less than 35 MPH (in states that have a low speed vehicle law). The car is recharged from the sun or can be plugged in, and has a top speed of 25 MPH with a range of 12 miles. Starter kits as low as $2,900.
  • EcoV Electric (http://www.ecovelectric.com/) - 25 mph street legal vehicle with automotive ride, comfort and durability for use on public roads 35 mph and slower. It recharges for 50 cents from a standard wall outlet to go 25 to 40 miles and is virtually maintenance free. 4 and 6 passenger models with flip down rear seat convert into a utility vehicle and a pick-up truck, for under $10,000.
  • Micro-Vett (http://www.micro-vett.it/english/things.html) - sells the Fiat Doblo' Electric freeway speed EV. 120 km/h speed, 150 kms range in city.
  • Micro-Vett (http://www.micro-vett.it/english/ydeaing.html) - sells the Ydea! (http://www.ydea.it/) electric car in Italy
  • GatorMoto (http://www.gatormoto.com/index.cfm?Action=ViewCategory&Category=16) - Electro Bubble Buddy - Your LSV (low speed vehicle) will travel over 50 miles on a single charge! When you are done using it, just plug it into a standard wall socket to recharge the batteries.
  • Electric Big Wheel (http://www.electricbw.ca/silence.php) - Silence (http://www.silenceinc.ca/) PT2 3-wheeled electric vehicle has 100kW of power, a top speed of 200 km/hr and range of 200-400 km.
  • Keystone Carts (http://www.keystonecarts.com/) - The Keystone Flyer is a three wheel electric car that can pay for itself in less than a year in gas and insurance savings. It has a top speed of 50 mph, can go 100 miles on a charge, has a heater for winter use and is delivered anywhere in USA.
  • Nice Car Company (http://server8.dedicateduk.com/~nicecar/home.html) - NICE (No Internal Combustion Engine) Mega (http://www.mega-vehicles.com/) City - London England.
  • Greener Energy (http://www.greenerenergy.com/) - The electric Jester is no joke - 70 mph and 200 mile range.
  • OKA Auto (http://www.okaauto.com/okanev.htm) - Mini-car neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) available for sale in USA is safer than other low speed vehicles (LSV - 25 mph). It has been crash tested in Europe and meets EU regulations for a full speed vehicle. Fuel costs are estimated at $0.50 to $1 a day for a 15 to 30 mile commute.
  • Covco (http://www.covco.co.kr/home/product_2.html) - Korean electric four wheel vehicle - Salon, Pick-up, LSV or Golf
  • American Electric (http://getkurrent.com/) - The Kurrent Coupe seats two passengers, costs less than 2¢ per mile to operate and travels up to 35 miles when fully charged. It charges in 3½ hours and top speed is limited to 25 mph (http://www.mlive.com/mbusinessreview/oak/index.ssf?/mbusinessreview/oak/stories/20061214_electriccar.html) as required for a LSV (low speed vehicle). Interview: Scott Thornton, President-American Electric Vehicle Co. (http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/01/01/autobloggreen-qanda-scott-thornton-president-american-electric-v/)
  • American Electric Vehicles (http://www.aevehicles.com/)
  • SSI-Racing.com (http://ssi-racing.com/)
    - Recently SSI-Racing.com produced their first full custom electric race car named 2SSIC (for Simple Solutions Inclusive Car #2, number 1 being a DARPA robot). In a few months they will begin limited, built to order, production of kitcar electric vehicles.
  • NEVCO (http://www.nevco-ev.com/) - The gizmo is a street legal single passenger NEV with a top speed of 45 mph and a 45 mile range.
  • Araco (http://www.toyota-ugroup.com/coms/araco.htm) - Japanese single person electric vehicle.
  • Blue Sky Design (http://www.blueskydsn.com/BugE_Concept.html) - BugE four-season personal electric transport can go 40 miles @ 30 mph at a cost of 1 cent per mile, with a top speed of 50 mph. The lead acid batteries can be fully charged in 8 hours, or plug in anywhere you go. The BugE kit will sell for approx. $3000 and assembled for $4000, from the designer of the Gizmo (http://www.nevco-ev.com/).
  • Quanxing Transport Equipment (http://www.elecars.com/) - The Current 4 passenger electric car can go 120 km per charge with a top speed of 45 km/h. It will be imported to the U.S. by Electric City Cars (http://www.electriccitycars.com/) with a target price of under $13,000.
  • Electric City Cars (http://www.electriccitycars.com/) - Electric City Cars North America is the U.S. importer of the Current by Quanxing Transport Equipment Company and the VSTAR by Vstar Group Vehicles.
  • Vstar Group Vehicles (http://www.vstargroup.com/) - The Vstar 2 seater electric city car (http://www.vstargroup.com/product/eccar/ecitycar.html) from China has a range of 100 km and a maximum speed of 58 km/h. This all electric alternative to the Smart Car will be imported by Electric City Cars (http://www.electriccitycars.com/), manufactured by Flybo (http://www.flybo-ev.com/) in China (http://www.flybo.cn/xf/product.asp?ty=12). Spark EV (http://www.spark-ev.com/6000.html) is the north american distributor. See the video (http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/12/16/video-fly-bo-a-150-mile-range-smart-look-a-like-ev-on-sale/).
  • solarmobil.net (http://www.solarmobil.net/meldu072-jahreskonferenz-ee.htm) - German site - Scroll down to see pictures of the French Citroen Saxo electrique and Renault Kangoo electrique (http://www.whatvan.co.uk/newvans_s.asp?id=3979) RE
  • SCVE (http://www.scve.com/) - French electric Jeep-like vehicle
  • Peugeot 106 electric (http://www.evguide.nu/ab119000.html) - Still going strong with old NiCd's
  • Zytek Group (http://www.zytekgroup.co.uk/Default.aspx?tid=153) - The smart fortwo ev sets a new benchmark in the electric vehicle sector, the 55Kw drivetrain producing a top speed of 120km/h. 12 kilowatt hours per 100 kilometres gives it a range of 110 kilometres.
  • MDEK (http://www.mdek.com/sprintnev.html) - The MDE-A Sprint NEV can be driven by those with severe physical handicaps up to the paraplegic, requires the use of one hand to operate.
  • TIO America (http://www.tioamerica.com/) - T.i.O. NEV can drive for 50 miles at speeds up to 25 m.p.h. for about a penny a mile.
  • New Electric Sports Car (http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/06/12/lightning-car-co-to-use-altairnano-batteries-in-new-sports-car/) - Lightning Car Company (http://www.lightningcarcompany.com/) will produce a new electrically driven sports car powered by Altairnano's (http://www.altairnano.com/) Nanosafe batteries and Hi-Pa Drive (http://www.pmlflightlink.com/motors/hipa_drive.html) wheel motors from PML Flightlink. A three model lineup is planned that includes a luxury model, a lightweight sport version and an extended range model that can run 250 miles on a charge, starting in 2008. (AutoblogGreen; Jun. 12, 2007)
  • Town Life (http://www.townlife.it/index1.htm) - Italian Town Life Helectra also sold in Belgium (http://www.evstart.be/e/products/cars_townlife.html).
  • Sonik (http://www.sonikmotor.com/ProductsAllZ.asp?id=8&Str=Electric%20car) - Chinese electric cars
  • Shandong Hyoyun Electromobile (http://www.chinaddc.cn/) - Chinese electric cars
  • Solamo (http://www.solar-more.com/) - Electro vehicles can be charged from the socket or through the sun using solar modules on the roof of the vehicle.
  • Elghe (http://www.elghe.it/) - Italian company sells an electric Fiat Panda (http://www.elghe.it/panda.htm) and electric Renault Twingo (http://www.elghe.it/tuingo.htm)
  • Ecolori SPA (http://www.ecolorispa.com/modelli.html) - Fiat Panda Elettrica EnerMove and Renault Twingo Elettrica
  • e'mobile (http://www.e-mobile.ch/index.php?pid=de,2,21) - Fiat Panda Elettrica and Renault Twingo Elettrica Switzerland
  • Archimede Energia (http://www.archimede-energia.com/english/index.html) - Fiat Panda Elettrica and Renault Twingo Elettrica
  • Spark Electric Vehicles (http://www.spark-ev.com/) - The Zotye (http://www.spark-ev.com/zotye.html) will be North America's first affordable full-speed EV! It offers conventional styling, full highway speeds, full-sized comfort - Coming 2008. Price: $19,950.00
  • Armor Electric (http://www.armorelectric.com/home.htm) - high quality EV's, NEV's, ZEV's, (electric, neighborhood and zero emission vehicles)
  • Symphony Motors (http://www.symphonymotors.com/) - will design, manufacture, sell, and service battery powered electric vehicles.
  • Zero EV (http://www.zero-ev.com/) - Japanese ZERO/SPORTS Elexceed RS, one-seater electric vehicle is street legal in Japan and has been in production for several years now. Distributed by Edo Performance (http://shop.edoperformance.com/zerosports-zero-elexceed-electric-vehicle-p-9350.html). Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8LNkdj2X0Y&feature=related)
  • Leo Motors (http://www.leomotors.com/) - 4 wheel, 3 wheel and 2 wheel EVs from Korea
  • Luxury Electric Car (http://luxuryelectric.com/) - The first demonstration prototype has been built by converting a brand new 2007 Acura TL Type S automobile from gasoline power to all electric power.
  • Green Vehicles (http://www.greenvehicles.com/) - Starting with the sleek freeway drivable commuter, then the rugged work truck, and finally onto petite but sheik city vehicles, we offer a full range of pure electric vehicles. Videos (http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/04/26/video-new-triac-highway-speed-electric-car-available-now/)
  • Electrorides (http://electrorides.com/) - Electrorides plans to introduce new integrated zero-emission electric vehicles to fleet operators in 2008.
  • Revo Motor Company (http://www.carinfoinside.com/) - A different type of electric car company. With a different type of electric car! For a different world!
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Dealers

  • EnVironmental Motors (http://www.environmentalmotors.com/) - ZAP and Miles Automotive electric car dealership in Los Angeles
  • NEV Portal (http://www.nevportal.com/) - Directory for locating Neighborhood Electric Vehicles Dealers
  • Electric Wheels Inc (http://www.electricwheelsinc.com/) is an all electric vehicle dealership based in Salem Oregon
  • Wheelz of Celebration (http://www.wheelzofcelebration.com/products2.html) - Electric low speed vehicles for urban and recreational use.
  • MC EV (http://www.mcev.biz/vehicles/streetlegal/streetlegal1.html) - Street legal electric vehicles with retail locations in Seattle, Spokane and Portland
  • Electric Cars & Carts (http://electriccarsandcarts.com/) is Indiana's only authorized H3 and California Roadster distributor.
  • Electric Cars of Austin (http://www.electriccarsofaustin.com/) - all electric, street legal, zero emission, low speed (LSV & NEV) vehicles in Austin Texas
  • eVehicles of Hawaii (http://www.evehicleshawaii.com/) - Hawaii's source for electric vehicles
  • Little Radio EV (http://www.littleradioev.com/) - ZAP electric car dealership in Los Angeles
  • Electra-City Motors (http://www.electracitymotors.com/) - ZAP electric car dealership in Escondido California
  • Star Electric Cars (http://www.starelectriccars.com/) - South Florida NEVs. STAR Cruiser also available with Solar Power!
  • Cal-Roadster (http://www.cal-roadster.com/) Neighborhood Electric Vehicles in Santa Ana, Ca.
  • Hammacher Schlemmer (http://www.hammacher.com/) - Sells the Tango (http://www.hammacher.com/publish/10954.asp) and NmG (http://www.hammacher.com/publish/11020.asp)
  • Lang Motors (http://www.langmotors.ca/) - Vancouver, Canada distributor for ZENN and Electrovaya
  • Ecomotion (http://www.eco-motion.com/) - Portland's green car emporium
  • Synergy EV (http://www.synergyev.com/) - Electric, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles in Silicon Valley
  • Newteon (http://www.newteon.com/www2/) - Distributor for Piaggio Porter, Fiat Doblo, Ydea, in France and Monaco.
  • AllGreenVehicles (http://allgreenvehicles.com/) - Miles Electric's new EU distributer
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Rentals

  • Traverse City, MI's Kurrent electric car rentals (http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/04/30/traverse-city-mis-kurrent-electric-car-rentals-to-be-powered-b/) - E Company will begin offering two- and four-seat NEVs for rent from their base in the Traverse City railroad depot where new solar panels will soon be installed, according to the AP.
  • Aloha Toy Store (http://www.alohatoystore.com/index-tours.htm) is the First Electric Car Rental Company on Maui, have Rented Electric Cars since 1999, have the Largest Selection of Electric / Alternative Energy Vehicles for Rent in Hawaii.
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Concept Cars

  • Chevy Volt (http://www.chevrolet.com/electriccar/) - GM's plug-in EV concept (http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/01/07/detroit-auto-show-its-here-gms-plug-in-hybrid-is-the-chevy-v/) uses the E-Flex Propulsion System (http://www.chevrolet.com/pop/electriccar/2007/process_en.jsp) to run 40 miles on electricity alone and charges in 6 hours from plugs on either side of the car. The on-board generator burns gasoline, E85 or biodiesel to recharge the battery, extending the range to 640 miles.
  • Venturi Astrolab (http://www.venturi.fr/index.php?article108) - 2-seater tandem electro-solar vehicle uses photovoltaic cells covered by a film of nano-prisms concentrating solar energy to recharge NiMH batteries. It has a range of 110 km and a top speed of 120 km/hr. Solar recharging provides a daily range of 18 km or it can be recharged from the grid in 5 hours. First delivery is scheduled for January 2008.
  • Subaru all electric car (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8995780/) uses lithium batteries, seats four and can travel up to 50 miles on a single charge.
    • Subaru Canada Unveils Fast-Charging R1e Electric Prototype (http://www.megawattmotorworks.com/display.asp?dismode=article&artid=246) - The R1e uses manganese lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology that could recharge to 90 per cent of its capacity in just five minutes.
    • Subaru Commended for Developing the R1e electric vehicle (http://www.easier.com/view/News/Motoring/Subaru/article-92677.html) - Parent company, Fuji Heavy Industries, received the ‘2006 Commendation For Global Warming Prevention Activity’ award. Subaru’s 2+2 city car can be recharged in 15 minutes, has a 50 mile range and a 62 mph top speed.
  • Mitsubishi Delivers EV Prototypes to Utilities (http://www.greencarcongress.com/2007/03/mitsubishi_deli.html) - Mitsubishi Motors has delivered prototypes of its i MiEV (http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/03/21/new-york-2008-autobloggreen-drives-the-mitsubishi-i-miev-w-vid/) research electric vehicle to two utilities in Japan, for data collection on driving performance and battery-charging capabilities. Mitsubishi plans to sell the commercial version in 2010 for less than ¥2 million (US$17,000). Subaru has also begun field trials of 10 EVs. (Green Car Congress; Mar. 12, 2007)
    • Mitsubishi Motors Colt EV (http://media.mitsubishi-motors.com/pressrelease/e/corporate/detail1269.html) test car uses in-wheel motors & lithium-ion batteries. The in-wheel motor makes it possible to regulate drive torque and braking force independently at each wheel without the need for any transmission, drive shaft or other complex mechanical components.
    • Mitsubishi Accelerates Electric Vehicle Work (http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/10/mitsubishi_acce.html) - Mitsubishi Motors has unveiled a new, single-motor research electric car based on its i minicar. The new Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle (i MiEV) will be used for joint research programs with Japanese power companies beginning this year, and in fleet tests in 2007. Mitsubishi had earlier planned to begin selling electric cars in Japan in 2010. (Green Car Congress; October 12, 2006)
  • A Carbon-Free, Stackable Rental Car (http://www.technologyreview.com/Infotech/19651/) - An MIT group hopes that its foldable electric vehicles will cut pollution, and ease congestion in the "last mile" by letting people rent and return the vehicles to racks located near transportation hubs, such as train stations, airports, and bus depots. (MIT Technology Review; Nov. 1, 2007)
  • Volvo's New 3CC (http://www.conceptcar.co.uk/news/design/cardesignnews28.php) - Under the bonnet of the 3CC is an electric powertrain that quietly propels the car to a governed top speed of over 135 km/h (85 mph) and delivers 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration in approximately ten seconds with zero emissions.
  • Eliica (http://www.eliica.com/) - Electric vehicle laboratory of Keio Univ.
  • Solar Electric Hybrid Prototype (http://www.greencarcongress.com/2005/04/solar_electric_.html) - The UltraCommuter (http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/~serl/UltraCommuter.html) is an ultra-light weight, low drag, hybrid-electric commuter vehicle that combines photovoltaic recharging and grid recharging with a CNG-fueled range-extending generator. Solar panels provide 87% of the car's total power needs.
  • Cree (Creation Engineering Ecology) (http://www.cree.ch/) - SAM is a Swiss award-winning and patented Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) of a new generation designed and developed by Cree Ltd. SAM is at prototype stage and approved for all public roads. 80 vehicles initially produced for public testing in the cities of Zurich and Basle are currently running mainly on Swiss roads and owned by private consumers. SAM in Australia (http://www.airaus.com/airaus/category.jsp?categoryID=103)
  • Electric Racer (http://designnews.com/article/CA603742.html) - The Formula race car that Raser Technologies (http://www.rasertech.com) recently built runs solely on electric power from a bank of more than 30 12V batteries and a proprietary drive system based on an ac-induction pancake motor. In dynamometer testing, this drive system has generated as much as 420 ft-lb of torque, enough to produce 500 horsepower at 6,250 rpm.
  • Mitsubishi’s full electric mini camper van (http://www.mobilemag.com/content/100/354/C6702/) - Mitsubishi has taken the old school Volkswagen camper van, shrunk it down a bit, thrown in some electric motors, and called it the Concept-EZ.
  • Apollo Energy Systems (http://www.electricauto.com/prod_09b.html) - Silver Volt II - Projected Performance: Top Speed 100 mph, 0-60 mph in 10 seconds, 350-400 mile range, 5-minute refueling time.
  • Le BlueCar electric car from France (http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/06/17/an-electric-car-from-france-using-lithium-batteries-le-bluecar/) - Batscap's (http://www.batscap.com/en/) BlueCar prototype electric city car technology has been sold to Valeo and PSA (Citroën-Peugeot). Powered by lithium metal polymer batteries, the car has a range of more than 200 km (120 miles) and 125 km/h maximum speed (80 miles/hr). The battery can be fully recharged in 6 hours. (AutoblogGreen; Jun. 17, 2007)
  • batScap (http://www.batscap.com/en/) - French battery company introduces BlueCar EV concept (http://www.greencarcongress.com/2005/03/bolloreacute_gr.html).
  • Horlacher (http://www.horlacher.com/products_services/ev_development/prototypen.htm) - EV development prototypes: TAZI people mover, Pantila coupe, city III
  • Audi R-Zero Concept (http://www.seriouswheels.com/cars/top-2006-Audi-R-Zero-Concept.htm) - If anyone thinks that an electric car is deprived of elegance and dynamism, Audi R-Zéro is a battery-driven vehicle that can fulfill dreams and arouse desires. Top Speed estimated 286 mph. 0-62 mph under 3 seconds.
  • One Liter Car (http://www.onelitercar.de/intl/) - OSCAR (open source car) is the prototype of an electric lightweight vehicle, consuming 6 kWh per 100 km from the grid. This amount of energy can be generated from 1 litre diesel. Alternatively, we installed 10 m² of solar cells on a roof to power this car 20,000 km per year - only with solar energy!
  • Hyundai Santa Fe Electric SUV Demonstration and Evaluation (http://www.htdc.org/hcatt/santa-fe.asp) - The State of Hawaii conducted a two-year demonstration (http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center-article_22/) and evaluation of 15 Hyundai Santa Fe electric sport utility vehicles. The electric SUVs are manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company and have a 60 kW electric drive system, designed and developed by Enova Systems (http://www.enovasystems.com/). These SUVs are powered by Panasonic nickel metal hydride batteries and utilize the rapid charging stations (http://www.htdc.org/hcatt/ev-ready.asp) installed around the island of Oahu under the EV Ready State Project.
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Government & Politics

  • EV Proponents Lobby Calif. Governor on ZEV Rules (http://blogs.edmunds.com/.eea5200) - Plug In America (http://www.pluginamerica.org/) advocacy group sent a lengthy letter to California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, urging him to influence the panel to protect present rules calling for automakers to collectively build 25,000 zero emissions vehicles for sale in the state between 2012 and 2014 and 50,000 between 2015 and 2017. (Edmunds; March 18, 2008)
  • Air board may trim electric car mandate (http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/state/20080324-9999-1n24carrules.html) - A California Air Quality staff report recommends that the board greatly reduce the required number of purely electric vehicles that automakers offer for sale and instead focus on more readily available and less expensive hybrids that would still cut pollution dramatically. (UNION-TRIBUNE ; March 24, 2008)
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In the News

  • Denmark’s electric avenues (http://www.plentymag.com/blogs/edge/2008/03/denmarks_electric_avenues.php) - Project Better Place (http://www.projectbetterplace.com/) is partnering with Renault for the electric vehicles, Nissan Motor for its lithium-ion battery pack, and the Israeli and Danish governments, which are offering tax credits on zero-emissions vehicles. (Plenty; March 28, 2008)
  • Photos: Electric cars in New York (http://reviews.cnet.com/4326-11443_7-6611300.html) - At the 2008 New York auto show, the race is on to offer a production electric car. Major automakers Nissan, Subaru, and Mitsubishi showed working vehicles, while an upstart brought in a conversion with impressive stats. (CNet Reviews; March 25, 2008)
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Cautions

  • Hype Machine: Searching for ZAP's Fleet of No-Show Green Cars (http://www.wired.com/cars/futuretransport/magazine/16-04/ff_zapped?currentPage=1) - Over the years, ZAP has taken millions from investors and dealers eager to see the company's line of green cars hit the road. But that line has never materialized. (Wired; March 24, 2008)
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See also

- Electric Scooters, Bicycles and Motorcycles - There is great alternative to city commuting -- electric scooters. The cost to travel 10-20 miles is well below $0.2 as opposed to $2 on city bus (NYC). Scooters require less mass to be moved, and hence can be far more economical.

- Electric Trucks - Electric trucks and utility vehicles.

- Electric Vehicles - Gasoline to electric conversion, Recharging stations, Batteries, Electric Motors, Solar panels, News

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