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
President Obama Endorses Clean Vehicles Promoting Cleaner, More Efficient Vehicles President Obama signs a Presidential Memorandum that calls for new fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks and promotes the development of electric and alternative fuel vehicles.
Duration : 0:10:50
TrustedGuideForYouhttp://gdata.youtube.com/feeds/api/users/trustedguideforyouHowtohybrid car, hybridcar, transport, vehicle, vehicles, fuel, electric, hybrid, emmission, manufacturer, manufactures, model, new, converting, gasoline, engines, sedan, suv, trucks, work, consumption, maximumAdvantages of Selecting Hybrid Vehicles
Duration : 0:1:7
The Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid has passed its most unusual task by now with flying colours in preparation for the Nürburgring 24 hour race on 15/16 May: AT&T Williams Formula 1 pilot Nico Hülkenberg tested the orange and white liveried racing 911 on the Nürburgring Nordschleife in the lead up to the third round of the VLN Long Distance Championship and was enthusiastic with many aspects: “Great car, fascinating technology and an incomparable track,” concluded Hülkenberg.
Duration : 0:2:57
http://snurl.com/electricity4gas – hybrid new research new toyota hybrid cars including safety ratings, specifications, toyota hybrid car prices, rebates and more use the motor trend new car buyer s guide to find your next. Hybrid cars online research 2011 2010 hybrid cars in the buyer s guide at automobile magazine select a new hybrid car manufacturer to learn more about the various models, prices, pictures. Hybrid cars – get price quotes on new hybrids today and save on your buying a new hybrid research and compare prices, specs, options and reviews of the bmw activehybrid 750 and other new hybrid automobiles.
Duration : 0:2:12
Racing the new Porsche Hybrid
From the 2010 New York Auto Show, Cars.com’s Kelsey Mays takes a look at the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.
Duration : 0:2:41
2009 LA Auto Show Capstone Turbine CMT-380 Hybrid Concept HD
Song: Gudda Gudda – Raw Instrumental
Enjoy & Comment!
Small companies developing electric supercars with Ferrari-rivalling performance may seem fairly common these days, and the latest entrant into this niche market segment–Capstone Turbine–seems determined to follow in the footsteps of other fledgling electric car start-ups.
Capstone Turbine is pushing traditional hybrid and electric vehicle barriers with the introduction of the CMT-380, a high-performance, hybrid supercar powered by lithium-polymer batteries and an ultra-low emission, range-extending microturbine engine.
Yes, you read correctly. The CMT-380 features an ultra-clean and quiet jet engine under the hood of the borrowed Factory Five Racing GTM body.
With this unique powertrain combination on board, the CMT-380 is claimed to be capable of travelling from 0-60 mph in just 3.9 seconds, reach a top speed of 150 mph and drive more than 500 miles on a single tank of fuel.
The microturbine engine develops about 40 horsepower and runs on diesel or biodiesel. The set-up features an electric generator and turbine components mounted on a single shaft that are supported by air bearings–so there are no liquids to lubricate or cool the microturbine. It is so clean that it doesnt require any exhaust after treatment to meet stringent clean air requirements of the California Air Resources Board or EPA 2010.
While driving, the car can operate on 100% battery power in zero-emissions mode for a range of up to 80 miles. When the batteries reach a pre-determined state of discharge, the microturbine quietly fires up and recharges the batteries on the fly to extend the driving range up to 500 miles–similar to the set-up used by the upcoming Chevrolet Volt and most other range-extended plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Electronic Arts Chief Creative Director Richard Hilleman, creator of popular video games, developed the concept for the high-performance hybrid-electric microturbine vehicle with support from Capstone Turbine, the world’s leading clean technology manufacturer of microturbine energy systems.
The project is still in the concept phase and will be fully on display at this weeks 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Duration : 0:1:10
Visit NJRenewableEnergy.com
Global Electric Motorcars, a Chrysler company, has been in operation for ten years. Located in Fargo, North Dakota, Global Electric Motorcars manufactured its first vehicle in April 1998, a 48-volt GEM car that accommodated two passengers and had a top speed of 20 mph. Less than two months later, a significant breakthrough occurred in the market as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) designated a new class of motor vehicle, the low-speed vehicle, also known as the Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV). The low-speed vehicle class allowed GEM cars to be driven on public roads if they met certain safety criteria such as having safety belts, headlamps, windshield wipers, and safety glass. GEM cars always come equipped with these safety features making them a benchmark in the industry.
GEM battery-electric vehicles not only represent a relatively new vehicle in an emerging market segment, but also a new and growing brand within the Chrysler family. Just like Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep®, or many of the other well-established brands in the company’s portfolio, GEM stands for innovation and leadership.
Global Electric Motorcars aims to establish its brand presence both as the maker of the top-selling NEV in the market and the purveyor of one of the smartest solutions to traffic congestion and air quality problems yet to be introduced. The solution: zero-emissions personal transportation that is well integrated with traditional alternative transportation choices such as mass transit and carpooling.
GEM models are sophisticated yet simple. They represent a new kind of personal transportation, that expands the capacity to have fun. They represent a versatile and efficient way to get the job done, as well as a clean way to do everyday work. GEM cars harness and put to work the power of silence.
Today, Global Electric Motorcars remains committed to maintaining its leadership position in the NEV market with product improvements, innovations, and offerings. Currently, GEM cars are available in six unique models and are seen in cities, master planned communities, universities and colleges, industrial complexes, security companies, airports, and resorts throughout the world. Looking to the future, Global Electric Motorcars is strategically positioned within the Chrysler family to aid in the company’s continuing efforts and commitment to developing, producing, and selling the world’s most environmentally-friendly vehicles.
Duration : 0:2:32
All new Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid Concept