The VST conversions electric race car in action at the drag race in Osijek. The part where we are fixing something shows a differential swap because the diff keeps breaking – brutal electric torque 
Duration : 0:3:13
Chrysler recently unveiled 3 EVs:
Dodge EV
Based on the Lotus Europa
200 kW (268 hp), 650 N•m (480 lbft)
0-60 less than 5 seconds
1/4 mile 13 seconds
Top speed 120+mph
Range 150-200miles. 8hr charge on 110V, 4hr on 110V, 26kWh pack.
Seems to be a Tesla Roadster competitor.
Jeep EV
200 kW (268 horsepower)
400 N•m (295 lb.-ft.)
0-60 9.0 seconds
1/4 Mile 16.5 seconds
Top speed 90+mph
In-wheel motors
Will have a gas engine like the Chevy Volt as a backup. Like the Chevy Volt it will have 40 miles of all electric range and ~400miles in total. 27 kWh pack.
Chrysler EV
190 kW (255 horsepower)
350 N•m (258 lb.-ft.)
0-60mph 8.5 seconds
1/4 mile 16.2 seconds
Top speed 100+mph
Also has gas engine, with 40 miles all electric and 400 miles in total. 22kWh Battery.
They target to release one of them for customers in 2010 and have 100 for fleet usage in 2009.
I try to do updates since the specs are reported differently in different places.
Duration : 0:3:10
Feel the drama of the Combined Performance & Efficiency Event.
For more information: http://progressiveautoxprize.org
VIDEO HOST
Damien Somerset is a video blogger, environmentalist, and efficient vehicle enthusiast. Damien is very active in both online media and environmental advocacy, and hopes to use both to help reshape the face of modern environmentalism.
http://DamienSomerset.com
http://Twitter.com/DamienSomerset
Contact: damiensomerset -at- gmail
—————————————-
GET INVOLVED!
Watch & Chat Live
http://progressiveautoxprize.org/Live
Blog
http://autoblog.xprize.org/axp
http://facebook.com/PIAXP
http://twitter.com/progautoxp
Flickr
http://flickr.com/progressiveautoxprize
—————————————-
ABOUT THE PROGRESSIVE AUTOMOTIVE X PRIZE
Our goal is to inspire a new generation of viable, safe, affordable and super fuel efficient vehicles that people want to buy.
$10 million in prizes will be awarded in September 2010 to the teams that win a rigorous stage competition for clean, production-capable vehicles that exceed 100 MPG energy equivalent (MPGe). We are proud to announce that the on-track Competition Phase will be hosted at Michigan International Speedway.
Duration : 0:4:22
Damien Somerset talks with Marques McCammon from the Aptera Team about the design and market viability of the Aptera 2e. The Aptera 2e is a three wheeled vehicle and was designed for efficiency. This all-electric vehicle can achieve over 100 miles on a single charge. Plug into any standard 110 Volt household outlet for 8 -10 hours and you are ready for your next 100 miles. The shape was inspired by nature so that the vehicle seamlessly slips through the air as opposed to pushing air like most traditional vehicles. This when combined with the lightweight, high-strength composite body, and an estimated annual charging cost of less than $400 makes the Aptera 2e quite possibly the most energy efficient production vehicle in the world. For more information: http://progressiveautoxprize.org
FOLLOW THE TEAM
http://progressiveautoxprize.org/teams/aptera
Team Leader: Marques McCammon
Powertrain: Battery Electric
Fuel Type: N/A
Design: New
Class: Alternative (Side by Side)
VIDEO HOST
Damien Somerset is a video blogger, environmentalist, and efficient vehicle enthusiast. Damien is very active in both online media and environmental advocacy, and hopes to use both to help reshape the face of modern environmentalism.
http://DamienSomerset.com
Contact: damiensomerset -at- gmail
—————————————-
GET INVOLVED!
Watch & Chat Live
http://progressiveautoxprize.org/Live
Blog
http://autoblog.xprize.org/axp
http://facebook.com/PIAXP
http://twitter.com/progautoxp
Flickr
http://flickr.com/progressiveautoxprize
—————————————-
ABOUT THE PROGRESSIVE AUTOMOTIVE X PRIZE
Our goal is to inspire a new generation of viable, safe, affordable and super fuel efficient vehicles that people want to buy.
$10 million in prizes will be awarded in September 2010 to the teams that win a rigorous stage competition for clean, production-capable vehicles that exceed 100 MPG energy equivalent (MPGe). We are proud to announce that the on-track Competition Phase will be hosted at Michigan International Speedway.
Duration : 0:3:4
Follow ZAP as it drives in the Korea Electric Vehicle Challenge with partner and sponsor Samyang Optics. For the first time ever, the ZAP Alias and SUV appear in an on-road demonstration, a 220 km freeway rally in Korea at speeds of 80 kph. The multistage event included three rest and recharge stops.
Its been challenging to obtain the final results about this first-time event organized by the Korean government. With close ties to distribution partner Samyang Optics it was decided just a week beforehand that this was an event ZAP could not afford to miss. A decision was made to use the first drivable prototype of the Alias finished in 2009 equipped with a lead-acid battery pack for demonstration purposes. The SUV was still in process, a prototype model using an economical drive train designed with a lithium battery pack for mid-range electric fleet applications.
ZAP is extremely pleased with the results. In the cold weather and uphill climb of the first leg, the Alias and SUV performed exemplary. Even with lead-acid batteries the Alias made it to the first checkpoint at 54 km and stole the show according to an eye-witness. Another Alias prototype is now road testing lithium batteries and ZAP is looking forward to testing their performance in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize Shakedown Stage May 2-8 at Michigan International Speedway.
The Alias stopped at the first checkpoint, but reports indicate the SUV recharged for 1.5 hours and continued on in the challenge. It recharged again for 1.5 hours at the second rest stop and another .5 hours before having to stop at the 200 km/120 mi mark of the 220 km course. It has not been reported how the other two Korean vehicles performed in the rally. ZAP feels this is an excellent performance for the SUV in its first public demonstration with having only a week to prepare beforehand; the entire design/build team is to be commended. The economically-sized lithium battery pack recorded an impressive display.
Results will be updated as they become available, but organizers stated the goal of the event was to demonstrate electric vehicles, not test the limits of their performance. Reports indicate that more than a dozen different electric vehicle companies participated in parades and an exhibition. The event was organized by the Korean Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs, as well as the Ministry of Environment. The Korean government has announced support and investment in electric vehicles over the next few years.
The event was launched by government and business leaders including Korean ministers, congressmen and a representative from the Korean Electric Vehicle Association. Samyang CEO Christopher Kang and ZAP CEO Steve Schneider also attended. Thanks to Steve for getting this great footage of the first leg back to the states. And Congratulations to Aubre Decker for driving the Alias on the first leg and the SUV for the remainder of the Challenge. For further information visit http://zapglobal.wordpress.com
Duration : 0:9:33
Home handyman Gavin Shoebridge has made his own electric car from parts that he has fitted into an old 1987 Mitsubishi Tredia.
12 Deep cycle batteries, an electric motor and some electronic bits and bobs – a little bit of research – he now has a car that can cruise around without the need to fill up at the gas station.
He was getting sick of paying $50 for gas every week.
Good on ya Gav – we expect more people to do similar. He has video’s of how he did it on YouTube
Duration : 0:5:47
DigInfo – http://www.diginfo.tv
Auto EV Japan exhibited the Italian “Girasole” electric vehicle at the International Automotive Electronics Technology Expo.
The Girasole is an electric vehicle that can be fully charged in about 7 to 8 hours from an ordinary 100V household outlet and can travel up to 120km on one charge. The charger is located in the vehicle, and thus the batteries can be recharged when away from home as well.
The cost to charge the Girasole is equivalent to a fuel efficiency level of 100km per liter for a gasoline powered car. The Girasole also offers acceleration performance that is comparable to that of a 2.0 liter gasoline vehicle, so it can be driven like ordinary gasoline powered cars even in urban areas.
An aluminum alloy frame with a unique design was adopted for the new Girasole, and as a result, a compact, lightweight, high strength body that can withstand 4 tons of static pressure was achieved.
Sales of the Girasole began in August 2007, and thus far a total of 130 cars have been delivered. The vehicle price is 2,604,000 yen, but those who purchase the Girasole can receive a subsidy of up to 770,000 yen by filing an application with the Electric Vehicle Promotion Center.
Duration : 0:2:19
Take a ride with Tom Hanks and his E-Box made by AC Propulsion.
The “FUN EV” electric vehicle from ECOS Motors with the MiMod™ EV monitoring and control system was demonstrated to the public May 15 at the Creation Care Earth Fair in Prairie Village, Kan. (near Kansas City).
An all around fun vehicle in concept and design, the FUN EV delivers over 60 miles per charge and 80 mph top speed. In addition to the MiMod Monitoring and Control system, it also features an aluminum chassis, Kevlar-reinforced composite body, 15 KW lithium ion battery pack and 4-wheel disc brakes.
With a price starting at under $20,000 and an operating cost of only $0.02/per mile, it’s exceptionally affordable.
As used in the new “FUN EV,” the MiMod™ EV monitoring and control system solves a basic problem inherent with most electric vehicles – the inability to continually monitor voltage and state of charge of all batteries powering the vehicle, either individually or in aggregate.
With MiMod, the driver of the EV has real-time access to battery performance parameters through a large, dash-mounted driver interface featuring enhanced graphics. Vehicle and battery performance history can be uploaded to another computer for remote viewing and analysis.
In addition, MiMod’s customizable logic allows for the graphical display and operator touch screen control of vehicle add-ons such as GPS, MP3, other entertainment systems, wireless broadband, vehicle switches, other sensors, back-up camera and much more.
The easily installed MiMod system can be adapted to fit any electric vehicle.
For information on the FUN EV sport utility vehicle from ECOS Motors, go to www.ecosmotors.com.
For information on the MiMod™ EV monitoring and control system for electric vehicles, go to www.evinstruments.com.
Duration : 0:1:47
Fully electrically powered TESLA Roadster